The_Philster
05-26-2003, 05:53 AM
By Gil Brandt
In the 29 years I spent with the Dallas Cowboys, people told me I wouldn't have anything to do in the time between the draft and training camp. Players who play in the league nowadays also have little work to accomplish in the offseason. As most of you know, most jobs around the world don't have an "offseason."
So what do players do from February to July? First and foremost, they rest. They also work out and participate in team programs like minicamps and passing camps. But there's more than football and physical conditioning that takes up their time.
Many players and coaches, as well as former players and former coaches, are involved in charitable activities to raise money for civic purposes. Most notably, people interested in fundraising for their school, town or church will put together an event where fans get a chance to interact and partake in activities with -- for lack of a better term -- celebrities....
more (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/6388223)
In the 29 years I spent with the Dallas Cowboys, people told me I wouldn't have anything to do in the time between the draft and training camp. Players who play in the league nowadays also have little work to accomplish in the offseason. As most of you know, most jobs around the world don't have an "offseason."
So what do players do from February to July? First and foremost, they rest. They also work out and participate in team programs like minicamps and passing camps. But there's more than football and physical conditioning that takes up their time.
Many players and coaches, as well as former players and former coaches, are involved in charitable activities to raise money for civic purposes. Most notably, people interested in fundraising for their school, town or church will put together an event where fans get a chance to interact and partake in activities with -- for lack of a better term -- celebrities....
more (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/6388223)