Redskins Fan Appreciation Day
An estimated 25,000 people attended Redskins Training Camp Built by The Home Depot on Saturday. Many came to watch Hall of Fame head coach Joe Gibbs in action for the first time since his return to the team last January. The first group of fans arrived as early as 4:30 in the morning. A line to get in the training camp grounds started at 6 a.m.
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Rob Alexander, from Washington, D.C., and family came to enjoy the day with other Skins fans. When Alexander spotted a fan wearing a Cowboys jersey he said, "I'll kick him through the goal posts."
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Mike Pleffner (right) and family traveled from Annapolis to see the return of Coach Gibbs.
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Ray Redman, from the District, flaunts his Doug Williams jersey.
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Blake Alexander, 11, from Manassas, brought his helmet for players to sign.
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Les Harrel came all the way from Florence, South Carolina to gather more signatures for his helmet.
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Tony Green and his father came from Hyattsville, Maryland to see Patrick Ramsey and Laveranues Coles.
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Jermaine Williams came to see "the best team in the world. Jacksonville here we come!"
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LaVar Arrington speaks to the crowd waiting patiently for practice to begin. Arrington thanked the fans for their unwavering support.
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When talking to the fans, a majority said Arrington was their favorite player. "It's a great deal. I love the fans," he said.
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LaVar Arrington takes time to shake hands with the fans.
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Tackle Jon Jansen also came out before practice to sign and chat with the masses
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Darnerien McCants stikes a pose.
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McCants was enticed by the fans to come over and sign.
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The Redskins Cheerleaders make their way to the practice field to perform. *
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The Redskins Marching Band plays "Hail to the Redskins!"
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