What Would Happen if Snyder Died?

BleedBurgundy · 10-31-2005, 09:01 AM

Wellington Mara as we all learned yesterday was possibly the greatest human being to ever walk the earth. He was a pillar of the NFL and responsible for much of the league's success. All accounts indicate he was a class act. At his passing, the NFL goes into mourning and the Giants play as if they were the '85 Bears... We know this...but what do you think the reaction would have been if it had been Dan Snyder who had "passed on?" Who would be giving the sideline testimonials as to how wonderful a person he was? Anyone? Would players burn money in memorial of ol' Dan? Would Coles show up and bring a Plasma TV to his service? I don't know, but I definitely don't see LaVar and the 'boys coming out and putting the most complete ass whooping in recent memory on ANYONE. But as yesterday proved... what the hell do I know.

skinsguy · 10-31-2005, 09:38 AM

The rest of the NFL would probably throw a big party!

Hijinx · 11-01-2005, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsguy

The rest of the NFL would probably throw a big party!

And some of the fans as well,....starting with me.

Is the orginal poster really suggesting that a craping 5 year owner who has brought ruin to his team should be given the same respect as a founding leader of the NFL? Or am I reading too much into it?

MTK · 10-31-2005, 11:20 AM

In the immortal words of Ivan Drago

"If he dies... he dies"

5RINGS · 10-31-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

In the immortal words of Ivan Drago

"If he dies... he dies"

that's funny.

dblanch66 · 10-31-2005, 02:35 PM

Give him another 28 years of ownership in the league and let's see where he is. I believe he truly loves the Redskins and wants to win badly. I wonder how Mara did in year 5 of his ownership tenure. Plus...it was a MUCH different league back then.. no advertising, revenue sharing, no popularity, no nationwide interest...etc. He wasn't under any microscope like Snyder is now.

BrudLee · 10-31-2005, 11:26 AM

There are a few misconceptions about how players view Dan Snyder. One thing cannot be overstated, though - he pays very well.

So, what would the reaction be? Grief for some, indifference for some, and the inconsolable emptiness when someone fixes a broken cash machine that spits out too much money for others.

BDBohnzie · 10-31-2005, 12:13 PM

Players would be solemn, fans would live it up

Master4Caster · 11-01-2005, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BrudLee

There are a few misconceptions about how players view Dan Snyder. One thing cannot be overstated, though - he pays very well.

So, what would the reaction be? Grief for some, indifference for some, and the inconsolable emptiness when someone fixes a broken cash machine that spits out too much money for others.

Very funny!

What would happen?

Snyder's portrait will be on the first eight pages of GAMEDAY, the programme sold at the games. It will be a bio telling how all his life experiences led up to his successful ownership of the franchise.
FedEx Field would be renamed FedEx Snyder Memorial Park
Future Hall of Famers Deion Sanders and Bruce Smith will attend the funeral in gratitude for the second chance in their career.
The grief stricken Redskins will lose to an NFC East rival 36-0.
Six Flags will finally agree to be acquired by Snyder. Oops, too late.
God's contract will be terminated in a dispute over control.

I think Snyder would be remembered as the man to got Gibbs back and it would be left at that.

firstdown · 10-31-2005, 12:28 PM

Thats not a fare question your comparing a person who was an owner for over thirty to one of only five years.

celts32 · 10-31-2005, 01:22 PM

There are very few owners in Sports that would be mourned like that, not just Snyder. Mara was a founding father in the NFL. He was instrimental in revenue sharing which is a the backbone of the leagues success. He meant a whole lot to the league as a whole, not just the giants so it's not really fair to expect any owner let alone Danny to live up to that.

twinskinsfan · 10-31-2005, 01:34 PM

I am sure he was a good man, but it sure did make the football game that less fun to watch, it was like evertime they said something about the guy, the redskins were cursed, so that is why we played the shitiest game in years, the y wouldn't shut up. If Danny Boy died, well we probably would play a shitty game because nobody likes him....Hail To the practice squad this week!!1

celts32 · 10-31-2005, 04:45 PM

Snyder could definitly become a great owner of the redskins and some day be remembered fondly in Washington. But what made Mara special were his contributions in helping to build the NFL & being a very well liked man league wide. If all that matters is results then Mara's track record was surpassed by JKC, but there was no league wide memorium for big Jack...

SUNRA · 10-31-2005, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by celts32

Snyder could definitly become a great owner of the redskins and some day be remembered fondly in Washington. But what made Mara special were his contributions in helping to build the NFL & being a very well liked man league wide. If all that matters is results then Mara's track record was surpassed by JKC, but there was no league wide memorium for big Jack...

As I recall there was very little acknowledgement given to Jack Kent Cooke at the time of his death. He may not have considered being a priest like Wellington, but he presided over three superbowl victories in his life time.

funandgunner · 10-31-2005, 05:30 PM

Not only would everyone need to pay to get into the funeral service. You would also need to pay for parking. - but at least, high profile free agents not on the team could be flown in on snyder one.

10-31-2005, 09:01 AM	#1
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	What Would Happen if Snyder Died? Wellington Mara as we all learned yesterday was possibly the greatest human being to ever walk the earth. He was a pillar of the NFL and responsible for much of the league's success. All accounts indicate he was a class act. At his passing, the NFL goes into mourning and the Giants play as if they were the '85 Bears... We know this...but what do you think the reaction would have been if it had been Dan Snyder who had "passed on?" Who would be giving the sideline testimonials as to how wonderful a person he was? Anyone? Would players burn money in memorial of ol' Dan? Would Coles show up and bring a Plasma TV to his service? I don't know, but I definitely don't see LaVar and the 'boys coming out and putting the most complete ass whooping in recent memory on ANYONE. But as yesterday proved... what the hell do I know.

10-31-2005, 09:38 AM	#2
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: What Would Happen if Snyder Died? The rest of the NFL would probably throw a big party! __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

10-31-2005, 11:20 AM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: What Would Happen if Snyder Died? In the immortal words of Ivan Drago "If he dies... he dies"

10-31-2005, 02:35 PM	#6
dblanch66 The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 58 Posts: 1,176	Re: What Would Happen if Snyder Died? Give him another 28 years of ownership in the league and let's see where he is. I believe he truly loves the Redskins and wants to win badly. I wonder how Mara did in year 5 of his ownership tenure. Plus...it was a MUCH different league back then.. no advertising, revenue sharing, no popularity, no nationwide interest...etc. He wasn't under any microscope like Snyder is now.

10-31-2005, 11:26 AM	#7
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: What Would Happen if Snyder Died? There are a few misconceptions about how players view Dan Snyder. One thing cannot be overstated, though - he pays very well. So, what would the reaction be? Grief for some, indifference for some, and the inconsolable emptiness when someone fixes a broken cash machine that spits out too much money for others. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

10-31-2005, 12:13 PM	#8
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: What Would Happen if Snyder Died? Players would be solemn, fans would live it up __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

10-31-2005, 12:28 PM	#10
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: What Would Happen if Snyder Died? Thats not a fare question your comparing a person who was an owner for over thirty to one of only five years.

10-31-2005, 01:22 PM	#11
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 53 Posts: 2,665	Re: What Would Happen if Snyder Died? There are very few owners in Sports that would be mourned like that, not just Snyder. Mara was a founding father in the NFL. He was instrimental in revenue sharing which is a the backbone of the leagues success. He meant a whole lot to the league as a whole, not just the giants so it's not really fair to expect any owner let alone Danny to live up to that. __________________ Section 116 Row 19 “Goal line, goal line. I-left, tight wing, 70 chip on white.” www.facebook.com/HackettstownBeerClub

10-31-2005, 01:34 PM	#12
twinskinsfan Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 141	Re: What Would Happen if Snyder Died? I am sure he was a good man, but it sure did make the football game that less fun to watch, it was like evertime they said something about the guy, the redskins were cursed, so that is why we played the shitiest game in years, the y wouldn't shut up. If Danny Boy died, well we probably would play a shitty game because nobody likes him....Hail To the practice squad this week!!1

10-31-2005, 04:45 PM	#13
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 53 Posts: 2,665	Re: What Would Happen if Snyder Died? Snyder could definitly become a great owner of the redskins and some day be remembered fondly in Washington. But what made Mara special were his contributions in helping to build the NFL & being a very well liked man league wide. If all that matters is results then Mara's track record was surpassed by JKC, but there was no league wide memorium for big Jack... __________________ Section 116 Row 19 “Goal line, goal line. I-left, tight wing, 70 chip on white.” www.facebook.com/HackettstownBeerClub

10-31-2005, 05:30 PM	#15
funandgunner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 45	Re: What Would Happen if Snyder Died? Not only would everyone need to pay to get into the funeral service. You would also need to pay for parking. - but at least, high profile free agents not on the team could be flown in on snyder one.

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