Snyder's "apology"

Redskins_P · 11-03-2009, 04:48 PM

CLINTON, Md. (AP) -- Dan Snyder says his Washington Redskins have "let everyone down."
In a rare, in-season interview with reporters, Snyder said at a charity event that the team is embarrassed by its 2-5 start and hopes to turn things around soon.
Snyder has been the subject of much ire from some fans. Signs critical of the owner have been confiscated at recent home games as part of the team's new crackdown on all signs and banners at the stadium.
Snyder was asked about the sign ban but did not address the issue. Regarding the fans, he said: "We've let everyone down, including ourselves, and we know that and we're just apologetic."

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/11/03/redskins.ap/index.html#ixzz0Vpd3uWB7

I don't know if I truly consider that an "apology". But I guess its a start. Baby steps....

SBXVII · 11-03-2009, 04:54 PM

If he was truly apologetic he would fire VC as a token of his honesty in intending to turn this team around "soon."

SBXVII · 11-03-2009, 04:56 PM

Also, what does VC actually do at this point? Is his job so important that he could not be fired or if he was someone would have to replace him immediatly or the team would have trouble?

Longtimefan · 11-03-2009, 04:57 PM

I really don't consider that an apology, all he's saying is what everyone else has been saying. Nothing apologetic.

MTK · 11-03-2009, 05:02 PM

I don't think he needs to apologize. Does anyone really think he's happy with losing?

Trample the Elderly · 11-03-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I don't think he needs to apologize. Does anyone really think he's happy with losing?

I know he's not happy, but he isn't just some guy in the stands though! He's the man that makes all of the decisions. He can't wash his hands of this.

hail_2_da_skins · 11-03-2009, 05:08 PM

Apology unacceptable.

Giantone · 11-03-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I don't think he needs to apologize.

Teams lose Mattyk72 that's not the issue(at least as I see it) as much as the way he has treated the fans,yeah he needs to apologize.

Chico23231 · 11-03-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

Teams lose Mattyk72 that's not the issue(at least as I see it) as much as the way he has treated the fans,yeah he needs to apologize.

Agree. He is directly responsible for disgracing this franchise with his poor leadership. Its beyond embarrassement at this freakin point.

SmootSmack · 11-03-2009, 05:12 PM

He doesn't owe any apology. I don't need to hear from him, I don't care if he never speaks another word as long as he is owner. Talk means nothing, all he has to do is take action. He could tell us to go fuck ourselves for all I care, just take action to make the team better. As long as he does that, that's the only "apology" I need

tryfuhl · 11-03-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

He doesn't owe any apology. I don't need to hear from him, I don't care if he never speaks another word as long as he is owner. Talk means nothing, all he has to do is take action. He could tell us to go fuck ourselves for all I care, just take action to make the team better. As long as he does that, that's the only "apology" I need

While winning? Gladly, without lube Lord Snyder!

wilsowilso · 11-03-2009, 05:23 PM

Hopefully this season is rock bottom.

SFREDSKIN · 11-03-2009, 05:23 PM

If he wants to apologize then he should reimburse the fans that saw the team lose against KC and Philly at home.

Gmanc711 · 11-03-2009, 05:28 PM

Well I'm glad he at least spoke, I actually enjoy watching interviews with him... but I want my apology after the season, when we start building a football team the right way.

redsk1 · 11-03-2009, 05:30 PM

It's kinda nice, that it's a bit of a positive. I'm tired of hearing jokes about my team. Hey, we're bad, we're going to fix this thing. That's what i want to hear.

But, yes, actions speak alot louder. If DS wants to fix this thing, then fix it. It's broke. Fix it. We're tired of seeing the same ole crap. DS wants to win. I like that. DS is not stupid and I like that.

If he keeps VC on payroll much after January I might change my mind.

11-03-2009, 04:48 PM	#1
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	Snyder's "apology" CLINTON, Md. (AP) -- Dan Snyder says his Washington Redskins have "let everyone down." In a rare, in-season interview with reporters, Snyder said at a charity event that the team is embarrassed by its 2-5 start and hopes to turn things around soon. Snyder has been the subject of much ire from some fans. Signs critical of the owner have been confiscated at recent home games as part of the team's new crackdown on all signs and banners at the stadium. Snyder was asked about the sign ban but did not address the issue. Regarding the fans, he said: "We've let everyone down, including ourselves, and we know that and we're just apologetic." Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/11/03/redskins.ap/index.html#ixzz0Vpd3uWB7 I don't know if I truly consider that an "apology". But I guess its a start. Baby steps....

11-03-2009, 04:54 PM	#2
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Snyder's "apology" If he was truly apologetic he would fire VC as a token of his honesty in intending to turn this team around "soon."

11-03-2009, 04:56 PM	#3
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Snyder's "apology" Also, what does VC actually do at this point? Is his job so important that he could not be fired or if he was someone would have to replace him immediatly or the team would have trouble?

11-03-2009, 04:57 PM	#4
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Snyder's "apology" I really don't consider that an apology, all he's saying is what everyone else has been saying. Nothing apologetic.

11-03-2009, 05:02 PM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: Snyder's "apology" I don't think he needs to apologize. Does anyone really think he's happy with losing? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-03-2009, 05:08 PM	#7
hail_2_da_skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 68 Posts: 868	Re: Snyder's "apology" Apology unacceptable. __________________ "HAIL TO THE SKINS"

11-03-2009, 05:12 PM	#10
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Snyder's "apology" He doesn't owe any apology. I don't need to hear from him, I don't care if he never speaks another word as long as he is owner. Talk means nothing, all he has to do is take action. He could tell us to go fuck ourselves for all I care, just take action to make the team better. As long as he does that, that's the only "apology" I need __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

11-03-2009, 05:23 PM	#12
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 51 Posts: 2,841	Re: Snyder's "apology" Hopefully this season is rock bottom.

11-03-2009, 05:23 PM	#13
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Snyder's "apology" If he wants to apologize then he should reimburse the fans that saw the team lose against KC and Philly at home. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

11-03-2009, 05:28 PM	#14
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: Snyder's "apology" Well I'm glad he at least spoke, I actually enjoy watching interviews with him... but I want my apology after the season, when we start building a football team the right way. __________________ #21

11-03-2009, 05:30 PM	#15
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: Snyder's "apology" It's kinda nice, that it's a bit of a positive. I'm tired of hearing jokes about my team. Hey, we're bad, we're going to fix this thing. That's what i want to hear. But, yes, actions speak alot louder. If DS wants to fix this thing, then fix it. It's broke. Fix it. We're tired of seeing the same ole crap. DS wants to win. I like that. DS is not stupid and I like that. If he keeps VC on payroll much after January I might change my mind.

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