The Real Problem of the Redskins ...

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I don't have a problem with an owner who wants to spend money. That's not the issue here. The difference is that there are owners who spend money on players that are recommended by hired hands who know football, and who can be trusted to make the right decisions with regard to player-personnel. Dan Snyder is an owner who has hired someone who has failed at player-personnel, and continues to take his advice. That's the problem.

And as long as Snyder defers to the judgement of Vinny Cerrato, Snyder will continue to take the criticism he so richly deserves. So the writer of this column is exactly right.

Apart from the 1999 team, (since he had no part in constructing it) there have been three 8-8 seasons, four losing seasons, and just two winning seasons with a couple of last place wildcard appearances. If he were to assume control of any other organization that had amassed those results he would have fired everyone from the top down. It's time for him to do the same of himself.

I am so confused?? Does Snyder defer to Cerrato, but Cerrato is Snyder's Yes man so Snyder must make the call, but he defers to Cerrato.
We have had growing pains with Snyder, but he was is and will be the BOA (best owner available) to the Redskins.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I am so confused?? Does Snyder defer to Cerrato, but Cerrato is Snyder's Yes man so Snyder must make the call, but he defers to Cerrato.
We have had growing pains with Snyder, but he was is and will be the BOA (best owner available) to the Redskins.

I never used the term "yes man". Maybe Cerrato is, maybe he isn't. Whether Snyder today is as consumed with assembling the roster as he was in 2000 with the Bruce Smith, Jeff George, and Deion acquisitions is anyone's guess.

The fact remains, this partnership, however one chooses to define it's structure or chain of command, has a losing record. And not counting Marty's year, there have been the same two guys at the helm of this ship. As for the 'best owner available', you may be right. But the key word there is 'available'.