In a normal NFL offseason, we'd be waist-deep into the preseason by now. As things are, most teams have only recently begun full-contact practices. This shouldn't be a significant issue for casual fans—at least those not infatuated with exhibition football—but it's huge for fantasy enthusiasts.
The preseason is a great way to gauge how position battles are shaping up around the league, what production fans might expect and how healthy certain players are heading into Week 1. With the preseason out the window, managers will have to resort to other means.
We can get an idea of player health and depth-chart developments by following the training camp buzz.