What happened: Tomlin spoke at halftime of the Cowboys-Giants Sunday night game in his new role as NBC's Football Night in America analyst after 25 seasons coaching. He said today's camps lean on 7-on-7 skill work with fewer padded sessions, leaving defenders short on shedding blocks and tackling.

Why it matters: Tomlin's read frames the outburst as a preparation gap that should narrow once defenders bank live tackling reps. That early window rewards teams that can strike before opposing units catch up.

What to watch: Week 2 scoring will show whether defenses start closing the gap with a full week of live film and tackling.