What Does an NFL Training Camp Schedule Look Like?

July 19, 2014   ·   Ryan Riddle   ·   Jump to comments

NFL training camps have changed over the years, becoming a player-friendly experience...at least that’s what the rules in the latest collective bargaining agreement would lead you to believe.
Still, there is plenty of overlap between now and back when I played six years earlier.
Each year the fight to survive another season begins under the sweltering summer sun. The days are long, the pain is real and the pressure is incredible.
Why most teams elect to torture their players in such horrendously hot weather is beyond me. After all, most of the regular season takes place in fall and winter months when it's colder. This should eliminate much of the need to get players acclimated to the extreme summer heat. Yet you still see organizations seeking out hotter places to practice.
For the Raiders, training camp is not at their facility with a nice ocean breeze to keep you cool. Instead, each year the team packs its bags and drives inland to wine country. The 90-...

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