Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur talks early training camp, joint practices
The Cardinals will get extra work in training camp because of the Hall of Fame Game this year.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur met with local and national reporters Monday at the NFL meetings at the Arizona Biltmore. While discussing various topics, one of those was a look ahead to the summer and training camp. The Cardinals have only one preseason home game and will play three away from the desert because of their appearance in the Pro Football Hall of Game in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday, Aug.
6. Two days later, Larry Fitzgerald will be officially enshrined in the Hall of Fame. By virtue of playing in the game, the Cardinals will report earlier to training camp than normal.
When LaFleur was asked about having those extra practices, he said, “I love it. You get extra days. So it's good for Year 1.
We'll be smart with that again, but per the rules that we get, we're gonna love getting guys in as we get ready for that preseason game zero. ” The preseason and regular schedules will be announced in May, but the Cardinals are expected to be in Green Bay for one of the final two games. Along with that will likely be joint practices with the Packers, which are coached by Mike’s brother Matt.