Arizona Cardinals 2017 Red and White Practice Open Thread

Welcome to the Arizona Cardinals 2017 Red and White Practice.

If you cannot make it, that’s okay, we have you covered.

Blake Murphy and Alex Mann are down at practice today, so they’ll be manning the Revenge of the Birds Twitter.

Want the same all around coverage as usual?

The Twitter tracker will be up and running and you can follow with some notes from some of the best beat guys on the ground.

Feel free to talk about any and all of camp in the comments, and if you're there, even better, give us some updates.

If you are heading down to the Red and White Scrimmage, don’t forget there are some slight differences today:

PRACTICE: Fans will have the opportunity to watch the Cardinals practice from 2:00-4:30 p.m. at University of Phoenix Stadium. Prior to the beginning of practice, team President Michael Bidwill and Head Coach Bruce Arians will address the crowd.

PUBLIC PARKING: Carparks on the east side (Green and Grey) and west side (Orange) of the stadium will open beginning at 12:30 p.m.

STADIUM ENTRY & SECURITY: Fans can enter University of Phoenix Stadium at Hyundai Gate 1 (west side) and through Bud Light Gate 3 (east side) at 1:30 p.m. In accordance with current NFL security guidelines, all fans will be subject to screening including the use of magnetometers prior to entry. In addition, the NFL Clear Bag policy will be in effect and all fans are asked to limit the items brought inside the stadium to speed their entry through security.

FAN SEATING: Open seating for fans will be available on both the east and west sides of the lower level of the stadium.

AUTOGRAPHS: Following practice on Saturday, the entire team will sign autographs along the lower field wall on both sidelines for a limited time prior to leaving the field. To ensure all fans have an enjoyable and safe experience, fans are asked to be considerate of each other and especially to those younger fans attempting to get an autograph. Guests with disabilities should contact stadium staff upon arrival regarding assistance with player autographs.

KIDS INTERACTIVE ZONE: Presented by Raising Cane’s and located at the north end of the stadium on the main concourse, activities here include an inflatable obstacle course, quarterback toss, and combine-like football drills. All children who wish to participate in this activity must register prior to entering the area. Registration tables are located at the entry to the area. The Children’s Autograph Experience will not be in operation for the Red & White practice on Saturday.

VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE: Presented by COX and located on the east concourse outside of section 125, the Virtual Reality experience will give a fully immersed 360-degree experience where fans of all ages can step into the action on the field with the Cardinals. Fans will use virtual reality headsets and utilize 360-degree video showcasing Cardinals highlights.

CONCESSIONS: A wide array of food and beverage offerings will be available at locations throughout the stadium including “Cards Camp Combos” particularly intended for families.

HISTORICAL MERCHANDISE: Cardinals historical merchandise, which includes autographed items, will be available for purchase on the east concourse outside of section 125 to benefit Cardinals Charities.

CHEERLEADER/BIG RED AUTOGRAPHS: Cardinals Cheerleaders as well as team mascot Big Red will sign autographs for fans on the main concourse at sections 122 and 125 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

50/50 RAFFLE: The Cardinals will host a 50/50 raffle at Saturday’s practice to benefit Operation Santa Claus from 2:00-3:45 p.m. with registry locations in the main concourse at sections 107, 123 and 135. Visit www.azcardinals.com/5050 for more information.

ARIZONA CARDINALS TEAM SHOP: Cardinals merchandise will be available at the Arizona Cardinals Team Shop located at the north end of the stadium by University of Phoenix Gate 2. The store will be open and accessible from both outside and inside the stadium.

TICKETS: The Ticket Zone will be located inside Bud Light Gate 3 and have Cardinals representatives on hand. Call (602) 379-0102 or log onto www.azcardinals.com for more information.

NFL POLICY ON ACCEPTABLE BAGS: It is strongly recommended that fans do not bring bags with them to the stadium. If it is essential to bring one, it must comply with the NFL Clear Bag policy and be one of the following approved types and size requirements: Clear plastic bag measuring no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” or; 1-Gallon Plastic Freezer Bag, or; Small Clutch bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” in size. For more information, visitwww.azcardinals.com/stadium/public-safety.html.