Friday's P.M. Hot Clicks: NFL Training Camp Over the Years

NFL Training Camp Over the YearsTraining camp is underway and we already have two teammates sharing a bed and one superstar unhappy about his flowered

Andy Gray | Jul 25, 2014

Friday's P.M. Hot Clicks: NFL Training Camp Over the Years /

NFL Training Camp Over the Years

1969

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Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen (9) and teammates listen to head coach Vince Lombardi at R.F.K. Memorial Stadium.

1969

Jets head coach Weeb Ewbank pokes the stomach of Dave Foley on the first day of training camp at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.

1972

Quarterback Joe Namath demonstrates his throwing form at the Jets' training camp at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.

1973

Steelers running back Franco Harris signs autographs for young fans after training camp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Penn.

1974

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Defending is Bill Thompson's business, as he sharpens his skills from his right cornerback position for the Broncos.

1978

The Dolphins begin a day of training with a 12-minute run in the heat of Miami.

1979

Steelers wide receivers John Stallworth (82) and Lynn Swann pose during training camp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Penn.

1981

The Redskins' new head coach Joe Gibbs leads the rookies in exercise drills during the first day of training camp in Carlisle, Penn.

1982

Vikings head coach Bud Grant reviews a play with his offense during training camp in Mankato, Minn.

1982

The Bears' new head coach Mike Ditka smiles during training camp at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Ill.

1983

The Giants' new head coach Bill Parcells shouts instructions to his players at training camp in Pleasantville, N.Y.

1983

Broncos rookie quarterback John Elway does pull-ups during training camp at University of Northern Colorado.

1985

Miami quarterback Dan Marino and teammates struggle through a 12-minute run at Dolphins' training camp in Miami.

1985

Mike Singletary helps teammate Wilber Marshall stretch during Bears training camp at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

1986

Jim McMahon and Walter Payton sign autographs for fans during training camp at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

1986

Steelers defensive coordinator Tony Dungy instructs his players during a training camp session.

1987

The popular Walter Payton signs autographs during training camp.

1990

Future Hall of Famers Joe Montana and Steve Young loosen up during 49ers training camp at Sierra College in Rocklin, Calif.

1993

Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe stretches during training camp at Bryant College in Smithfield, R.I.

1993

Running backs Jerome Bettis (36) and Tim Lester work on their form at Rams' camp. Bettis was the first round selection, 10th overall, of the Rams from the University of Notre Dame.

1993

Legendary Packers defensive end Reggie White takes a bike ride as two fans try and chase him down.

1994

Placekicker Tony Meola (1), who served as goalkeeper during the U.S. soccer team's 1994 World Cup run, stretches with Nick Lowery during Jets training camp at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.

1995

Former Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard (left) and teammate Willie Jackson sign autographs while standing in trash cans filled with ice water during training camp for the expansion Jaguars at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus.

1995

Dallas offensive lineman Nate Newton attempts to run sprints.

1996

Miami new head coach Jimmy Johnson drills rookie linebacker Zach Thomas during opening day of Dolphins' training camp in Davie, Fla.

1997

Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin ride in a golf cart during the Cowboys training camp at St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas.

1999

Bryant Young (97) greets teammate Ken Norton Jr. during 49ers training camp.

1999

Quarterbacks Ty Detmer, Thad Busby, Mike Cook and Tim Couch practice taking snaps from the shotgun formation at the Browns training camp. This was Cleveland's first season of football since Art Modell moved the original franchise to Baltimore following the 1995 season.

2000

St. Louis quarterback Kurt Warner signs autographs following the Rams' practice during training camp at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Ill.

2000

Colts quarterback Peyton Manning drops back with backup quarterbacks Pete Gonzalez (left) and Kelly Holcomb (right) during a drill at the teams' training camp in Terre Haute, Ind.

2000

New England wide receiver Terry Glenn loses possession of the ball to a dog during Patriots training camp in Foxboro, Mass.

2001

Eddie George gives Bruce Matthews a towel after he was doused with a bucket for his 40th birthday after practice at the Titans' training camp in Nashville, Tenn.

2004

Pro wrestler Brock Lesnar fights through the offensive line in a morning drill during Vikings training camp in Mankato, Minn. Lesnar played during the preseason for Minnesota, but ended up being a late cut.

2004

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Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer looks to throw during training camp at Aliso Viejo, Calif.

2007

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Randy Moss get in sync during a training camp practice in Foxboro, Mass.

2009

Newly acquired quarterback Michael Vick (7) speaks with veteran Donovan McNabb during Eagles training camp in Philadelphia.

2010

Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez shows off his receiving skills at training camp in Cortland, N.Y.

2010

Broncos guard Zane Beadles dives into the mud as rookies partake in the slip and slide fumble drill during training camp at Dove Valley in Englewood, Colo.

2011

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Chargers defensive end Antonio Garay, a man of many hairstyles, signs autographs for fans.

2013

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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery stretches prior to practice during training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill.

2014

Texans defensive end J.J. Watt takes a selfie with a fan after training camp practice in Houston.

2014

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III takes a selfie with a group of fans after training camp practice in Richmond, Va.

Training camp is underway and we already have two teammates sharing a bed and one superstar unhappy about his flowered wallpaper. Was it always like this? Take a look at this gallery of NFL Training Camp Through the Years and decide for yourself.

For The Ladies

Washington State coach Mike Leech was photographed riding his bicycle with no shirt on. You're welcome.

Ugly NHL Christmas Sweaters

I know it's July and a new sweater is the last thing on your mind on a 85-degree day, but take a look at these ugly NHL Christmas sweaters. There are far worse ways to spend $64.95.

Lovely Lady Round-Up

Megan Fox wore this dress to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles panel at Comic-Con (click here for full-size Megan Fox gallery) ... SwimDaily celebrated Sara Sampaio's 23rd birthday with outtakes from her Jersey Shore photo shoot ... The 101 hottest celebrity Instagram pics of the week.

Hot Clicks Giveaway: '47 Brand T-Shirts

My good friends at '47 Brand have given me some t-shirts to give away. The company, as I'm sure you know, is a privately held apparel and headwear sporting, lifestyle and fashion brand founded by by twin brothers Arthur and Henry D’Angelo in 1947. I will send t-shirts (you can choose the team) to the 25th, 50th and 75th person who emails me (andy_gray@simail.com) the name of the musician pictured with Walter Payton in this morning's Vault photo. Please make the subject line "47."

Update, 8:12 a.m., Saturday: Contest is closed. Winners will be notified.

The Two Sides of Adrian Peterson

This NFL's top running back can look really scary when he wants. Or in the case of this photo, the complete opposite.

The Selfie Jerseys

The Kalamazoo Growlers debuted the new jerseys on Thursday, which feature a giant collage of selfies taken by fans and submitted to the team for use. These are pretty cool but still not my favorite jersey of the last year. That distinction belongs to the Bakersfield Condors and their Gettysburg Address jerseys.

One Way To Announce You're Going to Florida

New #UF commit George Brown with his grandfather and the live baby Gator pic.twitter.com/L0NTuze7SG
— Josh Helmholdt (@JoshHelmholdt) July 25, 2014

Odds & Ends

This year's Rugby Championship in Australia feature seats that slide along sidelines following the game action ... The Patriots invited a young fan with a brain tumor to their practice today ... The top 50 games to watch during the 2014 NFL season ... What if sports broadcasters were characters from The Simpsons ... Looking ahead to the MLB Hall of Fame Class of 2015 ... Bears cornerback Peanut Tillman has a messy dorm room at NFL training camp ... The U.S. revealed plans for a moon base in the 1960s ... This is what Morgan Freeman sounds like on helium.

Meet Manute Bol's Son

A mixtape of Bol Bol, a freshman from Kansas City.

Late Night Superlatives, Tour De France Edition

Jimmy Fallon works his magic.

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Hall & Oates Video of the Day

Darryl Hall and John Oates had some funny comments about the cheesy videos of the '80s. Keep that in mind as you watch Out of Touch.

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Published Jul 25, 2014

ANDY GRAY

A senior editor atSI.com, Andy Gray oversees Hot Clicks, Extra Mustard and the Swimsuit site. A Boston sports loyalist and Columbia graduate, he joined SI in 2005.