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I personally listen to SiriusXM NFL radio when I drive to work. I find off season interesting, because during the season my mind is focused on the product - the games played on the field. In the off season, I shift to looking into the business of the NFL.
Listening to talk about how each team has to deal with their own salary cap issues like cap space ability to keep a roster in tact, contract dead money, free agency. To me it's intriguing. The only thing I was not interested in was the combine as I consider that more a dog and pony show - but that's just me. I follow the NFL year round, and not just my home team, the Patriots. I want to know how the competition is stacking up. I like to play the guessing game of how next season will unfold based on what shakes out in the off season. I like to look at the NFC and guess who might make it deep into the playoffs.
The only thing this year that I noticed more than in the past (although I know it always exists) was the extensive media coverage over many of the issues the NFL as a business has dealt with - Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, Deflate Gate, etc. I know this is a multi-billion dollar industry, and I suppose being so large opens itself up to public scrutiny. But this over coverage to me detracts from the actual product being the game, and gives it a feel of more sports entertainment than the sport itself.
I follow all year long, around here, if you are watching local news, hard not to hear about the Packers. If they release a player, you don't wait until the sports portion to hear about it. All 4 outlets will have a report.
I pay attention to other teams, too, those in the North plus other top teams. I'm always interested in what the Pats, Broncos, Steelers are doing. I'll be interested to see what the Bills put together this year.
Last year Ted Thompson surprised everyone by signing Peppers. News broke on Sat. a.m. with local media wondering how did they get him in and out of GB with no one noticing? I'm wondering what he has cooked up this year, of course, main story is getting Cobb signed and hopefully Bulaga. If Packers can keep that O line together, it would be huge.
I lurk here, & will follow any NFL stories that make the headline or local news. Occasionally I'll relive watching a play or game on youtube. I don't dig & read up on all the Packers minor off season moves though. Right now there are enough other sports to keep me entertained. The Bucks are playing well. NASCAR has started, & March madness starts in less than 2 weeks. Starting early July, like many others, I'll easily get drawn into another NFL season with high hopes again.
With no Johnny football in the draft, it may be a quiet off season.
I pay attention to moves by teams I like and moves involving major name players. I also pay attention to local news about the 49ers, less about the Raiders.
Yes, I definitely do. I do listen to a lot of the speculation about who the Giants are thinking of drafting and what FAs they are thinking of signing...I mean, outside of March Madness what is the big thing for sports?
I'm in constant withdrawal without football, whether it be college or pros! I miss the game something fierce! However, I try and stay up on recent free agent signings and other such info as much as possible.
The craziness of the Eagles unloading Shady McCoy, but the excitement of hearing that RB Frank Gore will come in from the Niners instead! Suh to the Dolphins seems like another crazy move, especially after the Incognito fiasco! The happiness that Larry Fitzgerald has come back to the Cards, and showing that's he's all about team by reworking his salary! Johnny Football? Johnny Fizzle...
Etc, etc...
Yeah, it's still the off season, and I keep looking forward to the next season!
Hmmm... Frank Gore changes his mind and decides to go with the Colts instead of the Eagles? Wow! Didn't see that coming! Of course, I never saw Gore leaving the Niners in the first place!
Andre Johnson decided Colts over Eagles too it appears. If I'm a free agent, particularly a veteran who wants to win a SB, Chip Kelly's moves have made me lose all confidence in the Eagles.
Andre Johnson decided Colts over Eagles too it appears. If I'm a free agent, particularly a veteran who wants to win a SB, Chip Kelly's moves have made me lose all confidence in the Eagles.
Yeah, I'm totally not getting what Chip's doing at this point, but in my opinion, it looks way too weird!
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I'm in constant withdrawal without football, whether it be college or pros! I miss the game something fierce! However, I try and stay up on recent free agent signings and other such info as much as possible. 
