The lack of communication between teams and players this spring/summer could become an issue. Steve Wyche of NFL.com writes that the lack of contact and organized activities could lead to an increase in off-field problems. "Now, where the lockout does come into play -- and this is serious -- is the lack of communication between players and teams. Some coaches, particularly assistants, have tight relationships with players. There also might not be a more important person in any NFL building than the player development director or someone with a similar title," Wyche wrote. "This person is the go-to communicator, facilitator, friend and common-sense director for every team. They arrange everything from helping players find real-estate agents when they move to town, to getting them offseason internships with local businesses, to helping them navigate baby-mama drama."