WASHINGTON — Mister Smith is going to Washington, even though the burgundy and gold will be training in Richmond, Virginia, and what Redskins fan doesn’t want to watch him get ready for the season?
As Washington’s 2018 starting QB, Alex Smith is coming off his best NFL season.
But he still needs to at least live up to Captain Kirk, who, despite how fans feel about his three years with the Redskins, is only the 11th QB in NFL history to post three straight 4,000-yard seasons, and the only Redskin to do so. He started all 48 games, set a bushel of franchise passing records, and led a team that couldn’t run or play defense to consecutive winning seasons for the first time in a generation.
How will Mister Smith fare? Only time, and maybe observations at training camp, will tell.
Training camp schedule
Training camp runs July 26 to Aug. 14.
Thursday, July 26:
Camp opens: 8:30 a.m.
Morning practice: 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 4:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
Camp closes: 6 p.m.
Friday, July 27:
Camp opens: 8:30 a.m.
Morning practice: 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 4:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
Camp closes: 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 28
Camp opens: 8:30 a.m.
Morning practice: 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 4:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
Camp closes: 6 p.m.
Military Appreciation Day presented by Geico Military
Sunday, July 29
Camp opens: 8:30 a.m.
Morning practice: 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 4:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
Camp closes: 6 p.m.
Monday, July 30
Camp closed
Tuesday, July 31
Camp opens: 8:30 a.m.
Morning practice: 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 4:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
Camp closes: 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 1
Camp opens: 8:30 a.m.
Morning practice: 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 4:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
Camp closes: 6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 2
Camp opens: 8:30 a.m.
Morning practice: 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 4:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
Camp closes: 6 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 3
Camp closed.
Saturday, Aug. 4
Camp opens: 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. practice
Camp closes: 3:30 p.m.
Fan Appreciation Day
Sunday, Aug. 5
Camp opens: 8:30 a.m.
Morning practice: 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 4:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
Camp closes: 6 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 6
Camp opens: 8:30 a.m.
Morning practice: 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 4:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
Camp closes: 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 7
Camp opens: 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 1:35 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. practice
Camp closes: 3:30 p.m.
Kids Day
Wednesday, Aug. 8
Camp closed.
Thursday, Aug. 9
The Washington Redskins play the New England Patriots at 7:30 p.m. EST in Boston.
Friday, Aug. 10
Camp closed.
Saturday, Aug. 11
Camp opens: 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 1:35 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. practice
Camp closes: 3:30 p.m.
Social Media Day presented by NBC Sports Washington
Sunday, Aug. 12
Camp opens: 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 1:35 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. practice
Camp closes: 3:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 13
Camp opens: 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 1:35 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. practice
Camp closes: 3:30 p.m.
Think Pink Day to raise awareness about breast cancer
Tuesday, Aug. 14
Camp opens: 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon walkthrough: 1:35 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. practice
Camp closes: 3:30 p.m.
Youth Football Day
What to know and security
The Redskins ask that fans bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on, since there won’t be bleachers available.
And when it comes to security, anyone (and his bags) are subject to search.
The following items are prohibited at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center:
- Alcohol and illegal drugs;
- Weapons
- Firearms
- Glass bottles
- Video cameras
- Animals (except for certified guide dogs assisting disabled guests).
Food and beverages will be available for fans to purchase on-site.
Parking
Parking lots will not open earlier than 30 minutes prior to training camp and will close 30 minutes after the end of camp.
The full schedule is available on the Bon Secours site.
Daily parking
Handicapped Parking: 2300 West Broad St. (43 spaces). Must present valid Handicapped tag to have access — parking fees apply.
928 North Meadow St. (500 spaces) — parking fees apply.
Extra parking for Fan Appreciation Day will be at 901 East Hermitage St. (70 spaces) — parking fees apply.
A parking map is below.
