Preds hit field for start of mini-camp
Published on February 6, 2007 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Orlando Predators News Release
ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 6) -- The Orlando Predators hit the practice field on Tuesday for the start of a three-game mini-camp. Jay Gruden led the team through a two-and-a-half hour practice that was conducted in shorts and helmets.
Gruden is using the three-day mini-camp to install his offenses and defenses. The official opening of training camp in full pads is Friday.
"We got a lot of reps in today, which is what we needed," Gruden said. "We had a ton of mistakes out there, but that was expected. The mistakes made were all correctable. The important thing is that we show improvement tomorrow and then improve on Wednesday's performance on Thursday."
Camp Notes:
...Of the 37-players signed in the pre-season, all but former Michigan standout Ernest Shazor arrived in Orlando...the Predators most likely will place Shazor on the AFL's "Refused to Report List" on Monday afternoon, which would free a roster spot.
...The 36-players in camp is the most experienced group in Orlando Predators history when it comes to NFL playing time...led by TE Dwayne Carswell (12 seasons -163 games), the Predators roster features 10 players that have logged 33 seasons and 371 regular season games played in the NFL.
...The Orlando Predators will attempt to keep alive one of more impressive streaks in professional sports in 2007...the team's 15 consecutive trips to the post-season is longest active streak in the professional American sports.
...Ticket Manager Chris Tamburrelli reports that the team eclipsed the 10,000 mark in season tickets sold for 2007...with almost a month remaining before the home opener, the team has its eye on last year's record of 11,244 season tickets sold.
...A food and emergency baby supply (diapers, formula) drive will be held in conjunction the teams Season Ticket Pick-up Party on Feb. 24. Fans are being asked to bring a canned or dry food items, and/or diapers or canned formula to the event. All food and supplies will be donated to the BETA Center, a Central Florida not-for-profit that serves 17,000 Central Florida residents annually.
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