Question of the Day? Was Training Camp Worth It?

[Reginald Rutledge]

My team is off to a 2-0 start. We are the league champions and I feel like a hunted animal with 25 other hunters wanting to mount my head on their trophy case.

I went through a vigorous training camp, teaching my players to run a certain way and specialize in doing certain things. No need to help these great athletes in making plays because we did the necessary preparation at the start of the season. But I am humbled by knowing on any given day, I can lose so I must stay ahead of the game with after hours practice time.

I wonder sometimes, did my summer training camp make us better than the opposition? Or have I been tested yet to ensure I've got the right players in place. Do I have the necessary speed rushers, the safeties that zone and once the pass is thrown, dialed up to go straight? Do I have the right receivers able to take it the distance without my help after a catch is made? Does Marion Barber run as violently as he did as last year? Have I put in the necessary work with my TTQB to be able to throw pressure passes in game ending situations. Do I have capbale backups when my starters go down with injuries?

So far, with a team averaging over 35 points/game and yielding 9 points/game, things look pretty good? But as usual, no time to rest on my laurels because the season is long. I ask the question of my self and I ask it of you for your team. Was training camp worth it? Are the players performing like you wanted or you're making personnel changes?

Reg