The Arizona Cardinals are gearing up for some intense training camp practices against a tough AFC opponent this August, promising some scorching heat for the team from the 'west.'
Coach Jonathan Gannon spilled the beans during the NFL meeting in March, hinting at a high-caliber AFC team but keeping their identity under wraps. Last season, they had a similar setup with the NFC North team before a preseason game against the Vikings, prepping them for the challenge ahead.
Although Gannon couldn't reveal the AFC team yet due to the NFL's scheduling procedures, he hinted that the practices would ideally align with their road games in Week 2 or 3 of the preseason. He teased the location, mentioning it's "out east," prompting playful guesses from reporters about potential cities like Kansas City, Cincinnati, or Cleveland.
Gannon, keeping it light, mentioned that any place east of where he is feels like the east, implying it's all relative. He also hinted at the heat, suggesting that the chosen city would likely be sweltering in August, just like Minneapolis was unexpectedly hot last summer.
The final details are yet to be confirmed, but one thing's for sure—it's going to be a challenging and sweaty experience for the Cardinals, wherever they end up practicing. Stay tuned for the official announcement in May when the preseason game slots are expected to be unveiled along with the regular-season schedule.
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