Saints announce training camp dates, including 7 practices open to fans

SmashMouth · 07-17-2021, 05:15 PM

It’s starting to feel like summer. The New Orleans Saints announced this week that they will kick off their 2021 training camp on July 25 for rookies and players recovering from injuries, with veterans arriving by July 27. The first non-padded practice will be held on July 29, and fans can begin attending July 30.

There will be seven practice sessions open to the public, but free tickets must be reserved in advance (which you can register for online starting July 23, though season ticket holders and waiting list members get first priority on July 21 and 22, respectively). All practices will be held at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., beginning each day at 9:30 a.m. CT. Here are the dates when fans can attend:

Join the Wait List here.

Friday, July 30
Saturday, July 31
Thursday, Aug. 5
Friday, Aug. 6
Saturday, Aug. 7
Friday, Aug. 20
Saturday, Aug. 21

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SmashMouth · 07-22-2021, 06:57 AM

We're about a week away from the commencement of camp 2021. Who here is planning on going to a practice or two? Get your tickets sooner than later if you plan on going. They should be available for us on the 23rd. Maybe we can hookup on specific day.

SmashMouth · 07-22-2021, 07:01 AM

Saints will NOT have any joint practices this year.

Is this good or bad?

Rugby Saint II · 07-22-2021, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Saints will NOT have any joint practices this year.

Is this good or bad?

I can't decide. There seems to be no apparent reasoning to justify if it's good or bad.

Lord_Saint83 · 07-22-2021, 09:20 PM

I’ll be there on the 31st and the 21st

SmashMouth · 07-23-2021, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I can't decide. There seems to be no apparent reasoning to justify if it's good or bad.

The company line always suggested it was better to have reps against others in addition to reps with just one's teammates.

AsylumGuido · 07-23-2021, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

The company line always suggested it was better to have reps against others in addition to reps with just one's teammates.

Logistics may be the issue. You have to have a willing practice partner. This was discussed last year on NFL Radio. They said that while many coaches welcomed mixed practices there were several that were vehemently opposed to them. It was part of the 17 game discussion and it was suggested in lieu of a third exhibition game they could have a controlled scrimmage coupled with a mixed practice.

I know Payton likes them, but what with COVID restrictions and such they may have just not been able to work one out. I know that there was early word of one against the Jags, but that must have fallen through.

SmashMouth · 07-23-2021, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Logistics may be the issue. You have to have a willing practice partner. This was discussed last year on NFL Radio. They said that while many coaches welcomed mixed practices there were several that were vehemently opposed to them. It was part of the 17 game discussion and it was suggested in lieu of a third exhibition game they could have a controlled scrimmage coupled with a mixed practice.

I know Payton likes them, but what with COVID restrictions and such they may have just not been able to work one out. I know that there was early word of one against the Jags, but that must have fallen through.

Maybe they should do a scrimmage against Ohio St players, since SP is such a big fan?

jeanpierre · 07-24-2021, 11:25 AM

Check out the new training camp facility for the Fish, with particular attention to the fans' shaded, sheltered stadium seating...

K Major · 07-27-2021, 04:56 PM

Bump ...

Vets report on tomorrow 7/28.

07-17-2021, 05:15 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Saints announce training camp dates, including 7 practices open to fans It’s starting to feel like summer. The New Orleans Saints announced this week that they will kick off their 2021 training camp on July 25 for rookies and players recovering from injuries, with veterans arriving by July 27. The first non-padded practice will be held on July 29, and fans can begin attending July 30. There will be seven practice sessions open to the public, but free tickets must be reserved in advance (which you can register for online starting July 23, though season ticket holders and waiting list members get first priority on July 21 and 22, respectively). All practices will be held at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., beginning each day at 9:30 a.m. CT. Here are the dates when fans can attend: Join the Wait List here. Friday, July 30 Saturday, July 31 Thursday, Aug. 5 Friday, Aug. 6 Saturday, Aug. 7 Friday, Aug. 20 Saturday, Aug. 21 link back jeanpierre and K Major like this.

07-22-2021, 06:57 AM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints announce training camp dates, including 7 practices open to fans We're about a week away from the commencement of camp 2021. Who here is planning on going to a practice or two? Get your tickets sooner than later if you plan on going. They should be available for us on the 23rd. Maybe we can hookup on specific day. iceshack149, jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.

07-22-2021, 07:01 AM	#3
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints announce training camp dates, including 7 practices open to fans Saints will NOT have any joint practices this year. Is this good or bad?

07-22-2021, 11:43 AM	#4
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Saints announce training camp dates, including 7 practices open to fans Originally Posted by SmashMouth Saints will NOT have any joint practices this year. Is this good or bad? I can't decide. There seems to be no apparent reasoning to justify if it's good or bad.

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07-23-2021, 09:03 AM	#6
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints announce training camp dates, including 7 practices open to fans Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I can't decide. There seems to be no apparent reasoning to justify if it's good or bad. The company line always suggested it was better to have reps against others in addition to reps with just one's teammates. jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,214	Re: Saints announce training camp dates, including 7 practices open to fans Originally Posted by SmashMouth The company line always suggested it was better to have reps against others in addition to reps with just one's teammates. Logistics may be the issue. You have to have a willing practice partner. This was discussed last year on NFL Radio. They said that while many coaches welcomed mixed practices there were several that were vehemently opposed to them. It was part of the 17 game discussion and it was suggested in lieu of a third exhibition game they could have a controlled scrimmage coupled with a mixed practice. I know Payton likes them, but what with COVID restrictions and such they may have just not been able to work one out. I know that there was early word of one against the Jags, but that must have fallen through.
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07-23-2021, 12:39 PM	#8
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints announce training camp dates, including 7 practices open to fans Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Logistics may be the issue. You have to have a willing practice partner. This was discussed last year on NFL Radio. They said that while many coaches welcomed mixed practices there were several that were vehemently opposed to them. It was part of the 17 game discussion and it was suggested in lieu of a third exhibition game they could have a controlled scrimmage coupled with a mixed practice. I know Payton likes them, but what with COVID restrictions and such they may have just not been able to work one out. I know that there was early word of one against the Jags, but that must have fallen through. Maybe they should do a scrimmage against Ohio St players, since SP is such a big fan? MatthewT and Rugby Saint II like this.

07-24-2021, 11:25 AM	#9
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints announce training camp dates, including 7 practices open to fans Check out the new training camp facility for the Fish, with particular attention to the fans' shaded, sheltered stadium seating...

07-27-2021, 04:56 PM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints announce training camp dates, including 7 practices open to fans Bump ... Vets report on tomorrow 7/28. SmashMouth likes this.