Redskins Training Camp Thread

So I'm considering going to training camp next Monday and take the kids, my son who is 9 really wants Chris Thompson's autograph and I know this could be the last year he's with the team. It says they practice from 9:45 - 11:45...and then return for walkthrough at 4:40 for an hour? Is that worth seeing as well? Do they do anything at all on the field between noon and 4:40? Do the players sign autographs for the kids any? Thanks

https://wjla.com/sports/redskins-training-camp/7-things-to-keep-in-mind-at-redskins-training-camp

6) Autographs

Those who choose to watch practice standing at the ropes will have the best chance of landing an autograph before and after practice. There are a lot of fans, so keep in mind you may not get exactly who you are hoping for on the first try. Being creative with what you ask the players and coaches to sign helps you get noticed, so use your imagination but do so tastefully.

After practice concludes, you also have a chance to get an autograph between the media tents and the training center building. Your odds are low of landing someone here, use this as a last ditch effort.

The best day to get autographs will be Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 3rd at 1:00 p.m. All the players and coaches will roam the ropes set up around the offensive field.

This will be the busiest day of training camp, plan to be there early to make sure you are in the right position.


I would suggest fan appreciation day for auto graph seeking, guarantee most players and coaches will be signing . Ive only seen the "practice portion" of camp, Ive never been around for walkthroughs portion. I would assume at the end of each session there are the auto graph opportunities, but its not like its scheduled.

Its worth coming up or down for camp...that area of Richmond is really solid with great food spots and about 8 breweries within a several miles of the field. Its easy to find and right off 95.

https://wjla.com/sports/redskins-training-camp/7-things-to-keep-in-mind-at-redskins-training-camp

6) Autographs

Those who choose to watch practice standing at the ropes will have the best chance of landing an autograph before and after practice. There are a lot of fans, so keep in mind you may not get exactly who you are hoping for on the first try. Being creative with what you ask the players and coaches to sign helps you get noticed, so use your imagination but do so tastefully.

After practice concludes, you also have a chance to get an autograph between the media tents and the training center building. Your odds are low of landing someone here, use this as a last ditch effort.

The best day to get autographs will be Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 3rd at 1:00 p.m. All the players and coaches will roam the ropes set up around the offensive field.

This will be the busiest day of training camp, plan to be there early to make sure you are in the right position.


I would suggest fan appreciation day for auto graph seeking, guarantee most players and coaches will be signing . Ive only seen the "practice portion" of camp, Ive never been around for walkthroughs portion. I would assume at the end of each session there are the auto graph opportunities, but its not like its scheduled.

Its worth coming up or down for camp...that area of Richmond is really solid with great food spots and about 8 breweries within a several miles of the field. Its easy to find and right off 95.

Great info, thanks a lot Chico!

So I'm considering going to training camp next Monday and take the kids, my son who is 9 really wants Chris Thompson's autograph and I know this could be the last year he's with the team. It says they practice from 9:45 - 11:45...and then return for walkthrough at 4:40 for an hour? Is that worth seeing as well? Do they do anything at all on the field between noon and 4:40? Do the players sign autographs for the kids any? Thanks

I'd say Chris Thompson is one player you have a legit shot at having an autograph of: when I came to FedEx last year with my Frenchie sign, the man took like a full minute at the end of warm ups to cross the end zone and come shake my hand and thank me for coming. He was awesomely nice !

I'd imagine if your son has some sort of Chris Thompson jersey/sign and he notices it he'll definitely take a second to sign an autograph.

Have a great time man, HTTR !

Make a nice sign with Chris Thompson’s name on it. Something funny like “Chris Thompson for President” or something like that. Then have your son hold the sign when the players come to sign autographs. I did a sign like that ( for my daughter to hold) for Chris Coolie at a Redskins-Eagles game (in Philly) and got to talk to Chris and his wife before the game. Then I got murdered by the Eagles fans later.


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What receivers make the final roster? These preseason games coming up are going to be huge for this unit.

Trey Quinn - Gruden said he’s a lock for slot- great trng camp

Cam Sims - speed, size and desire - another great trng camp so far

Terry McLaurin - rookie Cinderella story, college teammate of Haskins- really good trng camp

Paul Richardson - the team paid big dollars to get him in FA, probably going to be like many of the past Redskins FA signings

Robert Davis (2nd yr) or Kevin Harmon (rookie) vs. Josh Doctson - I think this real competition will occur in pre-season games. Gruden has talked up Doctson in trng camp morning press meetings. I can’t figure out if he is serious or if he is hoping to trade Doctson for a 6th round draft pick before the season.

BL - I think there will be a real competition for the bottom slots at WR. I think the team wants to get bigger, younger and faster at WR. New blood is pushing Doctson from the bottom. A lot will depend on how these guys do in the pre-season games and if anyone gets hurt.

I honestly don’t think anyone is a lock at WR except Quinn and Richardson.




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Not sure what they see or saw in Richardson to give him big money. He's too frail and will always have some kind of injury going on.

Anyone go to fan appreciation day?

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I just watched the tweet videos from camp today. Good catches by Richardson, Cam Sims and Doctson. A lot will depend on the pre-season games because guys like Doctson always look good in camp but then don't transfer that to the game day.

I think the preseason games will reveal a lot about which receivers we'll keep and play. Quinn is a lock. The rest is up for the grabs. Yes, more than likely, it will also be Doctson and Richardson starting. I'm also concerned about Richardson staying healthy. Either way, there is talent here. Gruden just needs to figure out the best way to use it.