The MMQB Training Camp Tour
The MMQB Training Camp Tour
MANKATO, MINN. — The MMQB training camp tour kicked off in Mankato. Videographer John DePetro hung out underneath the goalposts and captured a unique perspective.
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MANKATO, MINN. — Vikings players huddled up on the opening day of training camp. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
MANKATO, MINN. — Peter King took a ride in head coach Mike Zimmer’s personalized golf cart after practice. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
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LATROBE, PA. — This year marked the Steelers’ 50th training camp at Saint Vincent College, a bucolic site in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
LATROBE, PA. — Media swarmed to Steelers linebacker James Harrison following afternoon practice. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
SOMEWHERE ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE, N.J. — We used this coffee mug to keep track of how many Starbucks stops we made to fuel up on caffeine along the way. Final Tally? 22. (John DePetro/The MMQB)
OWINGS MILLS, MD. — The sprawling, castle-like headquarters of the Baltimore Ravens is unlike any other NFL practice facility. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
OWINGS MILLS, MD. — Last year Peter accidentally set off an emergency alarm at Ravens camp. This year the button is “Peter-proofed.” (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
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BALTIMORE, MD. — At Camden Yards for an Orioles game, Peter and Robert Klemko met a very spirited new friend. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
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RICHMOND, VA. — At Washington camp, we met a group of interns who traveled across the country from San Diego and Utah to report for an unpaid training camp internship and follow their NFL dreams. (Photo: Kalyn Kahler/The MMQB)
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Wofford College, Panthers owner Jerry Richardson’s alma mater, provides a picturesque backdrop for Carolina fans and players alike. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Peter hits it off with Blitz, Wofford’s live (and very wiggly) Boston Terrier mascot. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Robert Klemko caught some zzz’s underneath a pool table in the rec room at Wofford’s student union. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
GREENVILLE, S.C. — At Fluor Field, home of the Red Sox’ single-A affiliate Greenville Drive, we caught a glimpse of top prospect Yoan Moncada. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA. — A group of young fans represent their team at Falcons camp. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA. — Robert Klemko spoke to Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant following a sunny morning practice. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Peter King challenged Jaguars receiver Bryan Walters to a game of ping pong. Peter lost 11-2 to Walters, who played him left-handed. (Photo: Kalyn Kahler/The MMQB)
TAMPA, FLA. — Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston addressed the media after a muggy morning practice. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
TAMPA, FLA. — Winston was all smiles for reporters, even after the rookie threw a couple picks in practice. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
TAMPA, FLA. — Winston targeted Buccaneers tight end Luke Stocker. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
TAMPA, FLA. — A Buccaneers flag waved over the team’s practice fields. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota had yet to throw a pick through five practices when we visited Titans camp. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Mariota spent a few minutes with Peter King and Robert Klemko at the Titans practice facility. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
BOURBONNAIS, ILL. — Peter and Emily Kaplan spoke with new Bears coach John Fox after a sunny practice. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
GREEN BAY, WIS. — It’s a summer Packers tradition for a young fan to run alongside as a player rides the fan’s bike from Nitschke Field to the parking lot after practice. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
CHICAGO— We spent a hard-earned day off at Wrigley Field as the surging Cubs put the finishing touches on a four-game sweep of the Giants, defending World Series champs. (John DePetro/The MMQB)
ANDERSON, IND. — Kalyn Kahler, Emily Kaplan and Jenny Vrentas found a few minutes to get some writing done in the lobby of the Hampton Inn before Colts practice. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
ALLEN PARK, MICH. — Quarterback Matt Stafford stepped back to pass on a muggy morning at Lions camp. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
BEREA, OHIO — The Northeast Ohio SPCA set up crates and a makeshift adoption shelter on the sideline at Browns camp and dog-lover Peter quickly befriended a puppy. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
BEREA, OHIO — There’s no quarterback competition in Cleveland this year. Johnny Manziel looked on as Josh McCown took all the first-team reps. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Bills fans looked out over the bleachers of Growney Stadium at St. John Fisher College before an evening practice. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Although it was just another day of camp, Bills fans were showing their colors. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Bills head coach Rex Ryan spoke with our Jenny Vrentas on his decision to pick up IK Enemkpali. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — After an evening practice, Bills safety Duke Williams taped rookie Ronald Darby to the goal post, a welcome-to-the-league moment for the second-round pick. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
PITTSFORD, N.Y.—Guard Richie Incognito, nursing a slight injury, spent practice the day we were there on the exercise bike. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
PHILADELPHIA— 14 training camps, 15 days and 5,023 miles later, somehow we still didn’t hate one another. (Photo: John DePetro/The MMQB)
