I believe teams that have new coaching staffs are allowed to start early
I’m curious of turnout. The non-mandatory stuff in a league where having a job is precious creates an interesting dynamic. I understand if a player is rehabbing or some other legitimate excuse (death or medical issues in the family, birth of a new child, etc)
But when a player doesn’t post “because it’s not mandatory” that always irks me. Reeks of “don’t get it” and makes me wonder if they have questionable judgement/character.