The wait is over, and NFL training camps are finally here.
After weeks with little NFL news of consequence, we've finally reached the portion of the offseason where fans can get a glimpse of how their favorite teams are shaping up for the coming season.
The Texans dominated offseason coverage with their offensive acquisitions. Houston signed quarterback Brock Osweiler fresh off of a regular season performance that helped the Broncos get to the postseason and into position to win Super Bowl 50. They added running back Lamar Miller, and in the draft, decided to complement DeAndre Hopkins with the additions of Will Fuller and Braxton Miller. Training camp will be the first opportunity for fans to see this new-look Texans offense take shape.
In Los Angeles, all eyes are on first overall selection Jared Goff as he competes to win the starting quarterback role for the Rams. Having a running back like Todd Gurley should ease Goff's transition to the NFL, but the Rams also need some receivers to step up, whether it's veterans like Tavon Austin and Kenny Britt or rookies like Pharoh Cooper or Michael Thomas.
Here are the key storylines for all 32 teams heading into training camp:
AFC East
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New England Patriots -- Tom Brady is out for the first four weeks, so it's up to Jimmy Garoppolo to not screw it up and training camp will reveal how ready he is for that role.
New York Jets -- Who knows if or when Ryan Fitzpatrick will be back, but Geno Smith has a chance to take his job, regardless.
Buffalo Bills -- Now that Tyrod Taylor has grabbed the starting quarterback role, it's the defense that features new faces and rookie contributors to keep an eye on.
Miami Dolphins -- Adam Gase's first task is to gel with Ryan Tannehill and get the still-young quarterback to take his game to the next level.
AFC North
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Cincinnati Bengals -- No more Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu means the wide receiver battle will be the most important thing to watch in Cincinnati.
Pittsburgh Steelers -- The offense is dangerous and adds Ladarius Green, but what's really vital is the assimilation of Artie Burns to improve a terrible pass defense.
Baltimore Ravens -- Basically every important player got hurt last year, so getting healthy and back to full strength and speed is the top priority.
Cleveland Browns -- Robert Griffin III, Hue Jackson and a wide receiver corps featuring Josh Gordon and a few rookies makes the Cleveland offense one of the NFL's most intriguing to watch in camp.
AFC South
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Houston Texans -- The offense already had Hopkins at receiver, but retooled with Osweiler, Lamar Miller, Fuller and Braxton Miller. It's just too bad there's no Hard Knocks in Houston this year.
Indianapolis Colts -- It wasn't the sexiest offseason with a center headlining the draft class, but the task is to keep Andrew Luck healthy and ready to go after a disastrous 2015 season for the quarterback.
Jacksonville Jaguars -- It's a whole new defense in Jacksonville with Jalen Ramsey, Myles Jack and even Dante Fowler added to the fold, making the team a darkhorse contender if those newcomers play up to their potential.
Tennessee Titans -- Marcus Mariota showed promise in 2015, but had too much on his plate. The team helped him out by giving the running game a big boost with DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry.
AFC West
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Denver Broncos -- Quarterback isn't the only positional battle for Denver, but it's definitely the most critical one with Mark Sanchez, Paxton Lynch and Trevor Siemian all in the mix.
Kansas City Chiefs -- Jamaal Charles and Justin Houston are both battling back from ACL surgeries. Kansas City did okay without them in 2015, but their recoveries will be in the spotlight.
Oakland Raiders -- After a solid season in 2015, Oakland will try to push over the top with the additions of Malcolm Smith, Bruce Irvin, Reggie Nelson and Kelechi Osemele to a roster already stocked with young talent.
San Diego Chargers -- To realistically contend in 2016, new additions like Joey Bosa and Hunter Henry need to contribute and fill holes immediately.
NFC East
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Washington -- The secondary needed help and now it has Josh Norman coming to the rescue. If nothing else, Norman should make for an entertaining camp addition as he never shies away from a scrap.
Philadelphia Eagles -- In the post-Chip Kelly era, it will still likely be Sam Bradford leading the way, but Carson Wentz might be able to give the veteran a push.
New York Giants -- For the first time in 12 years, Tom Coughlin won't be running the show in training camp. Ben McAdoo inherits a veteran offense, but it's the retooled defense that will factor most for the Giants in 2016.
Dallas Cowboys -- America's Team doesn't stay out of the headlines and there's something to watch just about everywhere in camp. Tony Romo and Dez Bryant are back, Ezekiel Elliott and Alfred Morris are in the backfield and a whole bunch of defenders are facing suspensions.
NFC North
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Minnesota Vikings -- It's all about keeping momentum in Minnesota after a breakout year for several young players. Adding Laquon Treadwell and some offensive line help should help Teddy Bridgewater continue his ascension as a top young passer for the future.
Green Bay Packers -- Maybe it isn't the most important storyline, but Eddie Lacy's transformation via P90X is certainly an interesting one even if we haven't yet seen the results on the field.
Detroit Lions -- Adding Anquan Boldin and Marvin Jones to the mix will help the wide receiver corps, but is it enough to replace the production of Calvin Johnson?
Chicago Bears -- Kevin White will be added to the mix on offense, but it's the playmakers added to the defense like Danny Trevathan and Jerrell Freeman that are most worth watching.
NFC South
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Carolina Panthers -- The defending NFC champs tried to keep the team together as much as possible, but have to replace Josh Norman after rescinding the franchise tag placed on him in February.
Atlanta Falcons -- Dan Quinn was tasked with rebuilding the defense, but he's just now starting to get the talent to actually make a transformation on the defensive side of the ball.
New Orleans Saints -- The defense has been a problem for a long time in New Orleans, and it'll probably take a while to get fixed unless Sheldon Rankins, Vonn Bell and other new additions are immediate playmakers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Jameis Winston had a strong rookie campaign and the team seems confident enough that he'll continue to progress so they didn't add much on offense and instead focused on fixing the secondary.
NFC West
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Arizona Cardinals -- A Super Bowl is within grasp and adding Robert Nkemdiche and Chandler Jones to the defensive line could be enough to get the team over the top as long as the offense and Carson Palmer stay healthy.
Seattle Seahawks -- It was a surprising step back for Seattle in 2015, but the team was still better than most gave them credit for. If Jimmy Graham returns to form and Thomas Rawls can step in for Marshawn Lynch, the offense should be dangerous.
Los Angeles Rams -- The transition to Los Angeles is both sudden and gradual. UC Irvine is serving as the setting of the first training camp back in Southern California, led by the No. 1 overall pick (Goff) presumably taking over on offense ... eventually.
San Francisco 49ers -- Both Colin Kaepernick and Blaine Gabbert are reclamation projects, and it's anyone's guess which one Chip Kelly will go with in his first season in San Francisco.