I hope you're right; I've always liked the "old school" tradition of playing the first game on Labor Day weekend. That would allow "acclimation periods" in early August rather than mid-July. Shorten the playoffs and finish the day after Thanksgiving, as far as I'm concerned.
As a lifelong player/coach/parent, though, I'm very glad to see this subject being examined/discussed rationally. In addition to winter weights, spring ball, summer conditioning and the regular season, lots of kids now feel compelled take on any number of camps, combines, 7-on-7 events, etc., and I see plenty of instances in which it's becoming counterproductive.
Heck, on July 11th, I actually witnessed a middle school team practicing in pads, but I'll surrender the soapbox. Clearly, something needs to be done at that level, too.