Off Base Lip. Spring Ball is very important for all positions, especially the most important position on the field QB. You need all the reps you can get. Even Tom Brady stresses that. But by your logic Brady wouldnt need any off season work either. Under your logic extra Bowl Season practices are no big deal either since the next season is far away. Bowl season practices are crucial for THE PROGRAM to get better. Every coach stresses this and values them also. Same with Spring Ball.