Opinion: 10 pressure-packed situations with NFL training camps just weeks away

In just three short weeks, the NFL’s offseason will have officially come to an end as training camps kick off league-wide. 

A year of change awaits. The preseason has been cut from four games to three. The regular season expands from 16 games to 17.

But as always, each season brings great intrigue and intense pressure. If expectations aren’t met, heads could roll and more changes could follow.

Here’s a look at 10 of the most pressure-packed situations across the league with 2021 training camps looming.

Green Bay's standoff with Aaron Rodgers

Here we are, weeks away from their return to the field, and the Packers still have the same uncertainty looming over their quarterback situation. Rodgers has provided little clarity — at least publicly — on his plans. The team hasn’t made changes to the front office (a great source of Rodgers’ dissatisfaction). The sides haven’t hammered out a rich, new contract extension. And on Tuesday, Rodgers dodged questions about his plans for training camp, saying during his made-for-TV golf match, “I don’t know. … we’ll see,” when asked about a Green Bay return. Time is running out for the Packers and Rodgers to reconcile and position themselves for another run at a Super Bowl. Could the reigning MVP be a no-show on Day 1 of camp?

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