The

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season was the 17th season for the franchise. They finished the season with an 8–8 record and lost in the first round of the playoffs to the

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, 41–26.

Schedule

Playoff schedule

Coaching

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started his fourth season as head coach of the Predators. He'd also coached for four years from 1998–2001.

Personnel moves

Acquired

*Orlando signed

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in the off-season *On June 13, Orlando signed disgruntled wide receiver T.T. Toliver after he had been released by Tampa Bay

Departures

2007 roster

Stats

Offense

Passing

Rushing

Receiving

Touchdowns

Defense

*Lineman of the year

Special teams

Kick return

Kicking

Playoff Stats

Offense

Passing

Rushing

Receiving

Special teams

Kick return

Kicking

Regular season

Week 1: at
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Scoring Summary: 1st Quarter: *ORL-

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34 YD pass from

( Jay Taylor kick) – 7–0 ORL *ORL-

42 YD pass from

( Jay Taylor kick) – 14–0 ORL *ORL- Jimmy Fryzel 19 YD pass from

( Jay Taylor kick) – 21–0 ORL *TB- T.T. Toliver 27 YD pass from

John Kaleo John Kaleo (born February 5, 1971) is a retired American football quarterback in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Albany Firebirds (1993), Cleveland Thunderbolts (1994), St. Louis Stampede (1995–1996), Anaheim Piranhas (1997), San Jose ...

(PAT failed) – 21–6 ORL 2nd Quarter: *TB-

Rodney Filer Rodney Allen Filer (born June 14, 1974) is a retired arena football fullback who played in the Arena Football League (AFL) for thirteen seasons. Filer played college football for the University of Iowa. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by ...

1 YD Run (PAT failed) – 21–12 ORL *ORL- Javarus Dudley 1 YD Run ( Jay Taylor kick) – 28–12 ORL 3rd Quarter: *TB-

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37 YD FG – 28–15 ORL *ORL-

28 YD pass from

( Jay Taylor kick) – 35–15 ORL *TB- Demetris Bendross 39 YD pass from

(PAT failed) – 35–21 ORL 4th Quarter: *ORL- Jay Taylor 20 YD – 38–21 ORL *TB- Demetris Bendross 18 YD pass from

(PAT failed) – 38–27 ORL *ORL-

3 YD Run ( Jay Taylor kick) – 45–27 ORL *ORL- Javarus Dudley 37 YD pass from

( Jay Taylor kick) – 52–27 ORL Attendance: 15,619