What do reindeer do in the off-season? You know the starting line-up. The MVPs. Dasher, Dancer, Blitzen, et al. Rudolph, of course. What about the Grinch's dog, Max? Christmas is over and the hard delivery work is done, so what now -- dash away all? Maybe to somewhere warm like the Bahamas. Or fly to their hometowns and spend time with their extended families. Strap on a feedbag of grass and moss in front of a flatscreen? The head coach certainly expects every player to maintain a workout regimen and stay in tip-top shape -- minicamp will start soon enough. No self-respecting All-Pro stud wants to be flabby and winded when the Reindeer Games begin again.

12.28.20