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For Redskins, importance of training camp extends beyond the field

Training camp is a time for young players to prove themselves, for veterans to show the ropes to the rookies, and for once forgotten football names to earn their chance to strap up the pads on Sundays.

But for fans, there is something special about training camp. In a way, training camp provides them with a taste of what they’ve been missing all spring and summer long. It gives them a chance to see football in a way that they may never otherwise get the chance to see.

Most importantly, it connects the fanbase to the team in a special way.