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The big questions in the NFL as teams head into training camp
Football is a game of hunches.
At this time of year, with rosters just taking shape, there are far more questions than answers. From relocated teams to rehabilitated players, to rookies looking to make a splash, there are all sorts of compelling story lines.
Ten questions as we head into NFL training camps, which get begin at the end of this week:
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