As the 2025 offseason officially comes to an end and training camp begins—not just for the Green Bay Packers but for the entire NFL—I have one message for my fellow Cheeseheads:

Enjoy the ride.

With practices ramping up in the coming weeks, followed by preseason games and then, of course, the regular season, it’s normal for fans to hang on every morsel of information that trickles out of 1265 Lombardi Avenue. But it’s important to keep things in perspective—especially during training camp.

After all, camp is the time to make mistakes and refine the craft. It’s completely normal for fans to keep hitting that refresh button on the X app to see the latest updates from beat writers. We hang on every word. And sure, when Jordan Love throws a pick or a receiver drops a pass, the knee-jerk reaction is often: “This season’s going to suck" or "Jordan Love Isnt the Guy". But remember, this is when those mistakes are supposed to happen. Division titles, playoff berths, and Super Bowl runs aren’t won in July and August. The work being done now is what lays the foundation for success in January and February.

So this summer, I challenge every fan to avoid focusing on the lowest lows or the highest highs. Instead, pay attention to the process. Don’t get caught up in the hype or the one-off flashes of brilliance. Look for players who are consistently stacking good days. That’s what matters.

It’s okay if Jordan Love throws three interceptions in an August practice. This is when he should be pushing boundaries and testing timing with his receivers. It’s okay if Matt LaFleur tries out a few new wrinkles in the offense. If something doesn’t work, better to find out now—against your own defense—than in Week 1 against Detroit.

Think back to some of the biggest storylines from this time last year. One of the most talked-about camp battles was the backup quarterback competition between Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt. Fans were left wringing their hands daily as both players struggled in practice. That preseason game against the Broncos—where the two combined to go 16-for-26 for 95 yards, an interception, and zero points—is now a distant memory. General Manager Brian Gutekunst recognized the issue and, at the end of camp, acquired Malik Willis. He went on to become one of the best backup quarterbacks in the league last season.

The same story played out with the kicking competition between Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph. Every practice update had fans glued to their phones, tracking who might have the upper hand. But who kicked in Week 1? Neither. It was Brayden Narveson. And who was the kicker by season’s end? Also neither—it was Brandon McManus. These things have a way of working themselves out. If an improvement is needed at position at the end of camp this season, Gutey seek improvements just like he did last season.

Fast-forward to this year: the excitement is real surrounding the Packers’ first-round wide receiver—the team’s first in over two decades. If he runs the wrong route or drops a few passes, relax. He’s not a bust. Meanwhile, Bo Melton is making a full-time switch from wide receiver to cornerback. He even got some first-team reps on Day 1 of camp. Does that mean he’ll be covering Amon-Ra St. Brown when the Lions come to Lambeau? Probably not.

So here’s my pledge to Packers fans everywhere: when it comes to evaluating training camp, don’t be short-sighted. The return of football can bring out a tidal wave of emotions—panic, frustration, confusion, excitement, hope. That’s normal. I’m not here to tell anyone how to be a fan. I’m just here to remind everyone to keep training camp in context.

Where a football team starts camp is not where they’ll finish. How a player looks in shorts and a helmet in July is not how they’ll look under the lights of Week 1—or in a divisional showdown in Week 18.

Let’s embrace the ups and downs of this camp together.

Let’s just enjoy the ride, football is finally back!