Should Mike Shanahan be fired?

[jdc65]

It does matter what the fans say or think. Yesterday was a big game for Washington, at home with the 80th anniversary hoopla, playing an apparently inferior opponent in a declared must win situation. They didn't just lose, they lost with unenthusiastic and uninspired play. The stands appeared darn near empty well before the final gun went off. That's money coming out of Snyder's pocket. Uninspired play produces an uninspired fanbase affecting ticket sales, tv and radio ratings, concessions and merchandise sales.

It's still a business, and more than wins or losses, it's about making money. Empty stands and an unhappy, nonspending fanbase are a surefire way to see changes made. November, December, and January is when the big money is made, and for the 3rd year under Shanny, football is irrelevant in DC. Expecting playoff contention in the 3rd year was reasonable, but showing improvement is an absolute must. At least sell hope. Who is going to keep spending money watching this crap?