10 Years of Snyder-AP Interview

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

How so? Not disputing your info & insight, just wonder specifically what you mean. I think your statement here is at least a little ironic, considering that he's built his wealth w/marketing & pr businesses, yet he seems to be TERRIBLE at pr & marketing w/his own image!

I'm not saying he should be out in front of a mic all the time, but JLC had a good point about J. Jones. JJ does talk to the press more than needed, but overall he's accountable to the public & doesn't shy away from speaking to the public. I think Snyder's reluctance to talk to the press kind of fuels his reputation as a petulant, behind the scenes filthy rich dude that doesn't care what the fans think about his business decisions cause he knows he can sell out fedex w/a 5-11 Ole ball coach team.

Yeah I know there are a lot of people who think "Snyder's the GM anyway, why doesn't he just give himself the title and stop pretending like he's not."

I think the perception of him is that he's an overbearing owner to the point that he's even telling Zorn what plays to run and who to play. But the reality is that he's just like most other owners. The buck stops with him, but it takes many steps before it even gets to him.

How many owners really talk to the press during the season anyway? And what does he have to gain from it?

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah I know there are a lot of people who think "Snyder's the GM anyway, why doesn't he just give himself the title and stop pretending like he's not."

I think the perception of him is that he's an overbearing owner to the point that he's even telling Zorn what plays to run and who to play. But the reality is that he's just like most other owners. The buck stops with him, but it takes many steps before it even gets to him.

How many owners really talk to the press during the season anyway? And what does he have to gain from it?

Ok, I'll agree that there is a general perception of him along those lines, and that much of it is likely false. But among people here on the warpath, e.g., there are still strong feelings & opinions that he has been less than exemplary in his dealings w/key people & coaches. See G. Williams & the rumors about Spags, Lavar, Coles, etc. I'd like to think the hardcore skins fans would at least try to like him. I really don't know whether to like him or not, but I think he's done more good than harm for the avg. fan over the last handful of years. (Note: I don't own any tickets!)

To answer your last question, when things that affect the team become public, Snyder, aside from the ST tragedy (which he handled w/class), only issues a statement through a spokesman, if that. I'm not saying in all cases he should step up to the podium, but his reluctance to do so only adds to what has been a fairly bad public image IMO.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

Ok, I'll agree that there is a general perception of him along those lines, and that much of it is likely false. But among people here on the warpath, e.g., there are still strong feelings & opinions that he has been less than exemplary in his dealings w/key people & coaches. See G. Williams & the rumors about Spags, Lavar, Coles, etc. I'd like to think the hardcore skins fans would at least try to like him. I really don't know whether to like him or not, but I think he's done more good than harm for the avg. fan over the last handful of years. (Note: I don't own any tickets!)

To answer your last question, when things that affect the team become public, Snyder, aside from the ST tragedy (which he handled w/class), only issues a statement through a spokesman, if that. I'm not saying in all cases he should step up to the podium, but his reluctance to do so only adds to what has been a fairly bad public image IMO.

As a person who has never liked Danny much, to try to like Snyder I tell myself that he's better than an owner who refuses to pay for needed talent.