Redskins Cheerleader Jackie wowed the crowd with her energetic performance. Jackie's in her fifth year with the team and is a stay at home mother to her 11 year old daughter. In addition to her busy schedule, Jackie's a property manager for a real estate firm.

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Symbolman Steve Richards is in his third season with the band. Richards, from Centerville, Virginia, said "It's a great thrill and I certainly try to put a litle enthusiaism in my playing." The showstoper got the fans pumped up for Coach Gibbs.

"Symbolman!" "Symbol!" the fans shoutted. "It's a great feeling. It's a dream come true. It's alot of fun and Joe's back in town to bring some hope to us," said Richards

There was lots of excitement in the air at Redskins Park.

"Superskin" appears out of nowhere to encite the crowd. "We need to get Fed Ex where it used to be, which is RFK Statium, we have 92,000 people to do it with now. It is also the reasurrection of the 12th man'" he said. "Superskin" admits his weakness is the Dallas Cowboys. "Are we gonna beat them Cowboys this year?" he yelled. "It's gonns be a peice of cake this year," he screamed to the roar of the crowd. *

These fans feel a Super Bowl appearence by the Skins this year.

Coach Gibbs takes the field to speak to the fans. Gibbs offered no guarntes for the season but spoke fondly to the fans, thanking them for their patients, loyalty and passion for the team they cherrish.

Larry Michael, the new voice of Redskins Radio, hands over the mic to Coach Gibbs. Gibbs received a thunderous ovation from the faithful.

Redskins fans have been waiting 12 years for Gibbs return.

Coach Gibbs wanted to thank all of the fans that came out to support his team.

"Everyone knows we have the best fans in the league."

Thousands of fans had been waiting all morning to get a look at Gibbs and the Redskins

The team hits the field to practice for the fans.

What a great turnout!

The offensive line takes the field and prepares to fun its first play.