Dan Snyder bashing

[MonkManiac]

I agree with all of the criticism of Snyder, and certainly think that you either love him or hate him. Personally, I hate many of the moves he has made, especially the lack of a GM, but I am not convinced that he hasn't learned at least some lessons after the last couple of seasons. Snyder may always have an "ego" as some of you have put it (which I'm not convinced is a bad thing, necessarily), but an ego has to eventually take a backseat to solid football decisions that result in winning seasons. Until Snyder delivers, we have every right to criticize.

Still, I don't by the "Snyder has challenged the football establishment, and this is why the national media looks on the Redskins with disdain" argument. ESPN is not "the football establishment." ESPN is a network that has loved Mark Cuban since he first came in, and he is certainly not part of "the basketball establishment." Maybe the reason much of the national media has turned on the Redskins is that Snyder has challenged the football establishment and not succeeded.

Whatever the reasoning, I'm sick and tired of reading articles/magazines that bash the Redskins, or hearing an analyst speak of the team with such contempt is own misplaced bias is clear. On a brighter note, I think this year has started to look a little more promising, as Gibbs brings with him an unparalleled respect from the media. I hope it continues.

[Redskins_P]

Originally Posted by MonkManiac

I agree with all of the criticism of Snyder, and certainly think that you either love him or hate him. Personally, I hate many of the moves he has made, especially the lack of a GM, but I am not convinced that he hasn't learned at least some lessons after the last couple of seasons. Snyder may always have an "ego" as some of you have put it (which I'm not convinced is a bad thing, necessarily), but an ego has to eventually take a backseat to solid football decisions that result in winning seasons. Until Snyder delivers, we have every right to criticize.

Still, I don't by the "Snyder has challenged the football establishment, and this is why the national media looks on the Redskins with disdain" argument. ESPN is not "the football establishment." ESPN is a network that has loved Mark Cuban since he first came in, and he is certainly not part of "the basketball establishment." Maybe the reason much of the national media has turned on the Redskins is that Snyder has challenged the football establishment and not succeeded.

Whatever the reasoning, I'm sick and tired of reading articles/magazines that bash the Redskins, or hearing an analyst speak of the team with such contempt is own misplaced bias is clear. On a brighter note, I think this year has started to look a little more promising, as Gibbs brings with him an unparalleled respect from the media. I hope it continues.

Monk, I feel your pain. Len Paquarelli is probably the best at bashing Snyder, and whatever moves the Redskins make. And he has the right to. The Redskins haven't proved anything yet. Until that happens, expect the same treatment.

It pisses me off just as much...trust me. But until we come out and win some games and finally reach the playoffs again.....the bashing will continue. This year will we see if Gibbs can make Snyder and the Redskins organization earn some respect. I don't think theres anyone more qualified to take that roll than Gibbs.