Training camp dates

[Cattle_Rancher]

Something I am curious about what decides when a team goes to camp? I noticed Cowboys go July 26th seems like one of the last teams to go. Also why do rookies and vets report on same day? I see some other teams have their rookies in 3 days early.

 

[ItzKelz]

I always thought camp dates were set based on the teams first preseason game. And I don't remember rookies coming in early for camp; maybe youre thinking of OTA's

 

[jazzcat22]

Dallas used to have the rookies report early, but stopped that quite a while ago.
I think it has more to do with the practice schedule layout. With the new CBA they can only so many practices, and after something like 4 practices they must have a day off. Maybe some teams have an extra day off or travel times allowed for PS games. So they report day and when they break camp are scheduled around that.

 

[jazzcat22]

I always thought camp dates were set based on the teams first preseason game. And I don't remember rookies coming in early for camp; maybe youre thinking of OTA's

They used to report early a long time ago, I think they stopped that in the early 2000's, around when Parcells took over.

 

[CowboysRule]

That's all the players really care about, less practice time. They don't focus on things like the commissioner having this absolute power over everyone. Less practice and a watered down product...that's what keeps the players happy.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Something I am curious about what decides when a team goes to camp?

 

[cowboyblue22]

the cowboys report to camp july 25 and their first practice is july 27th

 

[glimmerman]

Honestly since the new CBA i only worry about which players are going to get injured. Not even TC anymore. Not like the old days. They have to play about 3 games into the regular season before they are in shape and ready for full contact.