Come see the softer side of Snyder

[SmootSmack]

I never really understood why the same people who complain about Snyder meddling too much also complain about his self-imposed rule of not talking to the media during the season.

As for the article, it seems to give the false impression that he suddenly had an epiphany this spring that he's made mistakes, something he apparently never realized before.

Yet, check out this quote from an article on Snyder in the Washington Post in September of 2002

In his first years owning the team, Snyder acknowledges, "I came on too strong. I made mistakes . . . I just do stupid things sometimes." But he points to his remarkable business career as evidence that "I can be patient. I didn't get where I am without being patient." He says he is trying to learn how to apply that quality to his greatest passion. "Winning? It's just me. I like to compete . . . Show me someone who is comfortable with losing and I'll show you a loser."

Like Matty says, the guy wants to win but it's not like he hasn't realized he's made some mistakes along the way.

[sportscurmudgeon]

For those folks who say that Danny Boy is merely young and impetuous, might I remind you that he is 40 years old. One might not have to possess the wisdom of Solomon at 40, but controling your temper and preventing yourself from lashing out at underlings is something that the vast majority of successful and well-adjusted 40-year-olds have mastered.

To those who say that Danny Boy has changed because he has seen the light since Joe Gibbs returned to town, let me remind you that the only instant conversion of an adult that had a lasting effect happened on the road to Damascus and was accompanied by a blinding flash of light. Joe Gibbs is one hell of a football coach but even he will not claim that kind of power.

Before anyone asks me why I hate Danny Boy - as has happened here several times in the past - let me say once again that I do not hate Danny Boy. I reserve hate for people who do really monstrously odious things. I hate child molestors; I hate people like Adolf Hitler; you get the idea. Danny Boy has never done anything in his life that has even brought him close to "hateful". Nothing that he has done in his lifetime is worth the effort for me to hate him.

[BrudLee]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

For those folks who say that Danny Boy is merely young and impetuous, might I remind you that he is 40 years old. One might not have to possess the wisdom of Solomon at 40, but controling your temper and preventing yourself from lashing out at underlings is something that the vast majority of successful and well-adjusted 40-year-olds have mastered.

To those who say that Danny Boy has changed because he has seen the light since Joe Gibbs returned to town, let me remind you that the only instant conversion of an adult that had a lasting effect happened on the road to Damascus and was accompanied by a blinding flash of light. Joe Gibbs is one hell of a football coach but even he will not claim that kind of power.

Before anyone asks me why I hate Danny Boy - as has happened here several times in the past - let me say once again that I do not hate Danny Boy. I reserve hate for people who do really monstrously odious things. I hate child molestors; I hate people like Adolf Hitler; you get the idea. Danny Boy has never done anything in his life that has even brought him close to "hateful". Nothing that he has done in his lifetime is worth the effort for me to hate him.

:confused-

Hater.

[illdefined]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

For those folks who say that Danny Boy is merely young and impetuous, might I remind you that he is 40 years old. One might not have to possess the wisdom of Solomon at 40, but controling your temper and preventing yourself from lashing out at underlings is something that the vast majority of successful and well-adjusted 40-year-olds have mastered.

40 years old is pretty infantile in the world of NFL ownership is it not?lashing out at underlings has probably alot to do with his success in the business world thus far, but i agree that lashing out at underlings who KNOW MORE THAN YOU on a certain subject than you is bad. somehow i dont think he'll be doing that to Joe Gibbs. who technically, is an underling.

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

To those who say that Danny Boy has changed because he has seen the light since Joe Gibbs returned to town, let me remind you that the only instant conversion of an adult that had a lasting effect happened on the road to Damascus and was accompanied by a blinding flash of light. Joe Gibbs is one hell of a football coach but even he will not claim that kind of power.

debatable :party

[SkinsRock]

Like many of us, Snyder basically worshiped Gibbs while he was growing up and rooting for the Redskins. Plus Gibbs is not only one hell of a football coach, but he is also a damn good businessman...see Nascar....
Danny knows he can learn a lot from him, and he will.