The Washington Redskins held their Welcome Home Luncheon Friday afternoon, a holdover from the days when the team spent training camp in such far-flung locales as Carlisle, Pa. and Los Angeles, Ca. (Yes, that's right, Los Angeles, Ca.)
And to quote the legendary Jerry Seinfeld, it was a scene, man.
Below the jump, a sampling of tweets from this popular annual event.
Doc Walker refers to the
— Joseph White Jr. (@JGWhiteAP) August 24, 2012#Redskins' "five-plus" titles. When was the plus?
Maybe the most gaffe-filled
— Joseph White Jr. (@JGWhiteAP) August 24, 2012#Redskins Welcome Home Luncheon ever. They just introduced Dan Snyder -and apparently he's Not here yet.
I'm stunned Redskins are recognizing Fred Davis as 2011 offensive player of the year. Production was great but HE WAS SUSPENDED FOR DRUGS.
— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) August 24, 2012
Robert Griffin III got a huge ovation when introduced. Pretty sure Rex Grossman elicited a boo (or three). Wow.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikElBashir) August 24, 2012#Redskins
I'd describe the boos for Rex at the luncheon as only a smattering. Still, not cool at an event like this.
— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) August 24, 2012
— Redskins (@Redskins) August 24, 2012
#Redskins great Doc Walker tells fans to let players eat. "Robert needs to be nutritionally sound." instagr.am/p/Ot_yaXIjdU/
Apparently
— Sarah Kogod (@SarahKogod) August 24, 2012@nicksundberg had to tie about 20 Redskins teammates ties today because they didn't know how.
Ladies and gentlemen, the Washington Redskins. Kick-off's in 16 days.