Johnson, 51, said he has been coming every year since 2002, but has followed the team since it moved from Cleveland in 1996.
"When they moved here, it was like a new beginning for them and I just wanted to start with the team," he said. "I love [former owner] Art Modell and [general manager] Ozzie Newsome. They've done a fantastic job here. I like [current owner] Steve Bisciotti, too."
Johnson balances his expectations between the Ravens' offseason additions and a challenging schedule that includes a trip to New England in October, a home game against Indianapolis in November, and two West Coast trips.
"I'm really excited about the team, but their schedule is harder," Johnson said. "I think they can [reach the Super Bowl]. I think they can get over the hump and beat Pittsburgh this year."
Rob Flury, 38, from Perry Hall, didn't temper his expectations.
"The Super Bowl, of course," he said.
Flury, a season-ticket holder for the past eight seasons, brought his two children (Ryan, 8, and Madison, 6) to the practice. When Ravens' attendants noticed that Madison wore casts on two broken arms, she was shuttled to the front of the fan section for a better chance at autographs. She secured several from players.
"I like doing this because I'm a fan and this is awesome," Flury said. "I haven't been to other teams, but I'm sure this is as good as it gets."
Ingrisano and her husband, Joe, a lawyer in Washington, became Ravens fans after they failed to score Redskins' season tickets. "This is a friendly franchise," she said.
She has come to Westminster with her son, Mike, now a junior at West Virginia University, since 2003. The trip serves as a send-off before he goes back to school. Her husband, she said, plans to join them for today's workouts.
Mike Ingrisano allowed that "sometimes people get a little too crazy with expectations," but he was pleased with what he saw on Friday.
"Coach Harbaugh has them working out here," he said. "He's a big fan of all the players, always praising them in the media. But out here on the field, he's pushing them. I believe they can go farther this year. They've got a great coach. And the atmosphere around here is to get better every day."
