Napa is a getaway for many people. For regular folks, it’s to relax and maybe take in some sights and taste some of their world famous wines. For the Raiders, it’s about getting away and focusing on the task at hand — preparing for the next football season.
Napa isn’t a desolate place. But it is remote enough that most of these players are not within a convenient distance of their homes or the team facility. It’s like camping. Hence why it’s called training camp.
The players bond as roommates and practice mates spending most of their day between the practice field, the weight room, the meeting rooms, and their hotel rooms.