Redskins Trying to Become the Messenger

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The problem that the Post has with its Redskins beat writers is that they use that position as a stepping stone to a more prominent gig. The Wilbons and Boswell's are in Washington for the long term so they use common sense discretion when writing about the Redskins. They have a vested interest in cultivating successful relationships with team personnel and to some extent in the success of the team itself. The Post writer who earned such contempt from the organization, had other priorities. He now works for Sports Illustrated where his acrimony with Snyder is no doubt viewed as a feather in his cap.
It seemed to me that Steve Spurrier disliked the Washington Post as well. The only reporter he ever acknowledged by name was Jody Foldesy, the beat writer for The Washington Times. And that includes George Micheal with whom the ball coach taped a (painful to watch) television show every week for two years. It appeared to the viewer that Spurrier had a real contempt for George.
To me its a case of 'Back to the Future". The old time sports owners were quick to freeze out any writer who didn't go along with the company line, especially when the team was winning. Criticism is inevitable in losing times and usually comes from organizational leaks.
I know thgis is a bit serious but I am trying to keep my mind occupied until kickoff and I just quit smoking last week so bear w i me.