{"id":214946,"date":"2025-07-17T19:26:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/214946\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T19:26:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:26:12","slug":"how-much-friction-can-we-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/214946\/","title":{"rendered":"How much ‘friction’ can we expect?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

More friction. More storylines.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Arizona Cardinals enter training camp with the highest expectations they\u2019ve had under the current regime led by general manager Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon.<\/p>\n

Before camp at State Farm Stadium kicks off next week, we\u2019re taking a closer look at the biggest storylines surrounding the team.<\/p>\n

Wait, did someone say, \u201cfriction?\u201d<\/p>\n

How much added friction can we expect at Cardinals training camp?<\/p>\n

Organized team activities and minicamps are good ways to get guys moving around during the offseason.<\/p>\n

They don\u2019t come close to bringing the physicality associated with the game, however.<\/p>\n

And while training camp isn\u2019t full-go by any means, it\u2019s the closest thing players and coaches are going to get before the preseason slate.<\/p>\n

Understanding that, Gannon \u201cwanted more friction\u201d this time around.<\/p>\n

More \u201cfriction\u201d coming to Cardinals training camp?<\/p>\n

Sounds like it. pic.twitter.com\/5dxbbx1Oxr<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tyler Drake (@Tdrake4sports) June 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThat was one of the things that we kind of tweaked going into camp and the players know this, (we wanted to) have a little more friction during camp,\u201d Gannon said in June. \u201cIn a safe way, but I want to get on the pads a little bit and play football.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think for where we\u2019re at as a team and where our development is and where our health is honestly \u2014 and you have to adapt that as we get going in training camp \u2014 but honestly, it was the best thing to do to get ready to play Week 1.\u201d<\/p>\n

The benefits of added friction<\/p>\n

The Cardinals plan to keep things by the book when it comes to following the CBA guidelines at camp.<\/p>\n

There will still be a ramp-up before pads come on, plus the traditional high and low days as we\u2019ve seen in past practices.<\/p>\n

But those competing in 1-on-1 and team settings, expect some more fireworks.<\/p>\n

Competition is among the main pillars of Arizona\u2019s foundation under Gannon. Adding more friction to the equation should only help foster that.<\/p>\n

The benefits don\u2019t stop there.<\/p>\n

As former Arizona linebacker Rob Fredrickson told Arizona Sports\u2019 Cardinals Corner on Monday, camp callousing can set a great baseline for the season ahead, especially on the injury front.<\/p>\n

Friction can also be a tone setter and an added motivator.<\/p>\n

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Do you feel that Cardinals fans?<\/p>\n

Training camp is nearly here! \ud83c\udfd5\ufe0f<\/p>\n

With added \u201cfriction\u201d on the way, @Tdrake4sports<\/a> and special guest @Rfredrickson59<\/a> dive into the storylines they\u2019re watching at Cards camp!<\/p>\n

Full episode: https:\/\/t.co\/tnwbXxYUtU<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/GrFWjjQ3Ta<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Cardinals Corner (@AZCardsCorner) July 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIf your body is not callous, if your body is not prepared for those hits and the constant hitting, then it\u2019s going to break down. I think what Jonathan Gannon wants is he wants to take it right up to the edge of the CBA,\u201d Fredrickson said. \u201cHe wants to be in pads and he wants to be thumping. That\u2019s the only true way that you can evaluate and assess the players that you\u2019ve brought in especially on the offensive and defensive lines, linebackers, tight ends, running backs.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou got to see some action. You got to see some friction in there to toughen these guys up. Not just physically, but also mentally. Get them an edge. Get them so sick of hitting each other in training camp that they can\u2019t wait to go against another team.\u201d<\/p>\n

As Gannon has said since his Arizona tenure began, \u201cbuckle up.\u201d<\/p>\n

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