The Redskins are coming off their best season since 2012, when they made the playoffs with a 10-6 record. Last year, the Redskins went 9-7 and lost to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC wildcard.

Of the fans who did show up Thursday, they said it was worth it.

Rob Sisson estimated that it usually takes two to six hours to drive to Richmond from Virginia Beach. “It depends on traffic,” Sisson said. “It took us an hour just to get out of town.”

The Sissons normally spend three or four days at the Redskins’ training camp.

“I know the drill by now,” Sisson said, referring to the heat. “Bring the fan, wear the heat. We love the Redskins.”

Tristan Angel, 14, said he was excited to see his favorite player, Kirk Cousins.

“I’ve been waiting for this the whole entire year,” said Tristan, who wore a DeSean Jackson jersey. “I think we’re going to do well. I think we’ll do better. I think we’ll go to the Super Bowl and win.”

Others were a little more measured in their expectations.