The boys hit the road today, northbound to Jacksonville.
After three preseason training sessions at home base at Sylvan Lake Park, Jason Kreis took his Lions to Duval County for another week of training before kicking off the preseason slate.
It’s not quite the same as Jim Harbaugh’s Italian excursion, but the benefits are pretty similar.
“Everybody’s going on the road to get to know each other and to bond,” Will Johnson said after training Wednesday.
A trip to Jacksonville could be just what Johnson needs. He signed with Orlando City on Dec. 28, lured by the promise of playing for his former coach and a few former teammates in a brand new stadium.