30 years ago today...

[MTK]

Looking back on the 91 team yesterday I actually felt a little angry. Angry that Dan has turned this franchise into a long running joke. I'd just love to know what's going on in is head. After all these years, does he not understand that he's just not good at this NFL owner stuff? Does he not hear the noise from the fans and media? Does he not get how hated he is by the fans? I just don't get why someone would want to continue doing something that can't bring him very much joy or satisfaction.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by MTK

Looking back on the 91 team yesterday I actually felt a little angry. Angry that Dan has turned this franchise into a long running joke. I'd just love to know what's going on in is head. After all these years, does he not understand that he's just not good at this NFL owner stuff? Does he not hear the noise from the fans and media? Does he not get how hated he is by the fans? I just don't get why someone would want to continue doing something that can't bring him very much joy or satisfaction.

The crazy thing is that he could potentially make a TON of money and completely step away from the negative publicity he's brought on himself by:

- Selling the team.

- Selling the majority of the team and becoming a minority owner.

There is absolutely nothing he would lose by doing either of these things.

[JackLord]

Originally Posted by MTK

Looking back on the 91 team yesterday I actually felt a little angry. Angry that Dan has turned this franchise into a long running joke. I'd just love to know what's going on in is head. After all these years, does he not understand that he's just not good at this NFL owner stuff? Does he not hear the noise from the fans and media? Does he not get how hated he is by the fans? I just don't get why someone would want to continue doing something that can't bring him very much joy or satisfaction.

Well, now you know how I feel about things.

You ask very good questions about DS. Indeed, they are vital questions. Questions that I and I assume everyone else wonders about.

And I wish I had a definitive answer. I am not a shrink, but I would love to hear what one thinks about him.

I have a theory about him and I have stated it before. Dan craves the BIG SPLASH. That is, anything-- ANYTHING-- that brings him attention whether it is positive or negative.

Consequently, Dan loves big draft picks, bringing in aging stars, stadium scenarios, hiring and firing coaches, and yes, the name change. Oh, he hated that at first, but then realized it was yet another stage for him to prance about.

Winning? Nice notion, but secondary to the Big Splash in his mind.

Furthermore, I do not believe he grew up a fan. Not buying it. I think he was vaguely aware of them during the Allen years and then jumped on the bandwagon during the Gibbs era.

Danny is not a proper NFL owner. He is a two-bit carny barker.