What Would Happen if Snyder Died?
 

Wellington Mara as we all learned yesterday was possibly the greatest human being to ever walk the earth. He was a pillar of the NFL and responsible for much of the league's success. All accounts indicate he was a class act. At his passing, the NFL goes into mourning and the Giants play as if they were the '85 Bears... We know this...but what do you think the reaction would have been if it had been Dan Snyder who had "passed on?" Who would be giving the sideline testimonials as to how wonderful a person he was? Anyone? Would players burn money in memorial of ol' Dan? Would Coles show up and bring a Plasma TV to his service? I don't know, but I definitely don't see LaVar and the 'boys coming out and putting the most complete ass whooping in recent memory on ANYONE. But as yesterday proved... what the hell do I know.

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The rest of the NFL would probably throw a big party!

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In the immortal words of Ivan Drago

"If he dies... he dies"

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There are a few misconceptions about how players view Dan Snyder. One thing cannot be overstated, though - he pays very well.

So, what would the reaction be? Grief for some, indifference for some, and the inconsolable emptiness when someone fixes a broken cash machine that spits out too much money for others.

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Players would be solemn, fans would live it up ;)

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Thats not a fare question your comparing a person who was an owner for over thirty to one of only five years.

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There are very few owners in Sports that would be mourned like that, not just Snyder. Mara was a founding father in the NFL. He was instrimental in revenue sharing which is a the backbone of the leagues success. He meant a whole lot to the league as a whole, not just the giants so it's not really fair to expect any owner let alone Danny to live up to that.

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I am sure he was a good man, but it sure did make the football game that less fun to watch, it was like evertime they said something about the guy, the redskins were cursed, so that is why we played the shitiest game in years, the y wouldn't shut up. If Danny Boy died, well we probably would play a shitty game because nobody likes him....Hail To the practice squad this week!!1

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72]In the immortal words of Ivan Drago

"If he dies... he dies"[/QUOTE]


that's funny.

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Give him another 28 years of ownership in the league and let's see where he is. I believe he truly loves the Redskins and wants to win badly. I wonder how Mara did in year 5 of his ownership tenure. Plus...it was a MUCH different league back then.. no advertising, revenue sharing, no popularity, no nationwide interest...etc. He wasn't under any microscope like Snyder is now.

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Snyder could definitly become a great owner of the redskins and some day be remembered fondly in Washington. But what made Mara special were his contributions in helping to build the NFL & being a very well liked man league wide. If all that matters is results then Mara's track record was surpassed by JKC, but there was no league wide memorium for big Jack...

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Not only would everyone need to pay to get into the funeral service. You would also need to pay for parking. - but at least, high profile free agents not on the team could be flown in on snyder one.

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30 years? Didn't Mara own that team for something like 75 years? I don't see Snyder lasting that long. Remember, he made his big money not by operating companies but by selling them.

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[QUOTE=BleedBurgundy]Wellington Mara as we all learned yesterday was possibly the greatest human being to ever walk the earth. He was a pillar of the NFL and responsible for much of the league's success. All accounts indicate he was a class act. At his passing, the NFL goes into mourning and the Giants play as if they were the '85 Bears... We know this...but what do you think the reaction would have been if it had been Dan Snyder who had "passed on?" Who would be giving the sideline testimonials as to how wonderful a person he was? Anyone? Would players burn money in memorial of ol' Dan? Would Coles show up and bring a Plasma TV to his service? I don't know, but I definitely don't see LaVar and the 'boys coming out and putting the most complete ass whooping in recent memory on ANYONE. But as yesterday proved... what the hell do I know.[/QUOTE]

he was a nice person....but please...what we talking here JESUS

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[QUOTE=wewhite3]he was a nice person....but please...what we talking here JESUS[/QUOTE]


I forgot to turn the sarcasm light on. Sorry.

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I don't know what would happen, but I know the Giants have one sickly owner left in their reserves and I hope he doesn't die during the week of December 24,2005.

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[QUOTE=celts32]Snyder could definitly become a great owner of the redskins and some day be remembered fondly in Washington. But what made Mara special were his contributions in helping to build the NFL & being a very well liked man league wide. If all that matters is results then Mara's track record was surpassed by JKC, but there was no league wide memorium for big Jack...[/QUOTE]

As I recall there was very little acknowledgement given to Jack Kent Cooke at the time of his death. He may not have considered being a priest like Wellington, but he presided over three superbowl victories in his life time.

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[QUOTE=skinsguy]The rest of the NFL would probably throw a big party![/QUOTE]

And some of the fans as well,....starting with me.

Is the orginal poster really suggesting that a craping 5 year owner who has brought ruin to his team should be given the same respect as a founding leader of the NFL? Or am I reading too much into it?

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I was kidding.

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[QUOTE=BrudLee]There are a few misconceptions about how players view Dan Snyder. One thing cannot be overstated, though - he pays very well.

So, what would the reaction be? Grief for some, indifference for some, and the inconsolable emptiness when someone fixes a broken cash machine that spits out too much money for others.[/QUOTE]

Very funny! :lol:

What would happen? [list=1][*]Snyder's portrait will be on the first eight pages of GAMEDAY, the programme sold at the games. It will be a bio telling how all his life experiences led up to his successful ownership of the franchise.[*]FedEx Field would be renamed FedEx Snyder Memorial Park[*]Future Hall of Famers Deion Sanders and Bruce Smith will attend the funeral in gratitude for the second chance in their career.[*]The grief stricken Redskins will lose to an NFC East rival 36-0.[*]Six Flags will finally agree to be acquired by Snyder. Oops, too late.[*]God's contract will be terminated in a dispute over control.[/list]I think Snyder would be remembered as the man to got Gibbs back and it would be left at that. :stop:

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Same thing that happened when Jack Kent Cooke died. Party party party.

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I think if Snyder died I'd feel pretty much the same way Chicago Bulls fans would feel if Jerry Krause died.

:food-smil

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There are two good things about $nyder.
1. He's local ownership. Thinking about the Nats on that one.
2. He WILL sign checks for players!

If he sits in a corner and learns from Gibbs and real football people, he could be a good owner by the end of the decade. THEN, he would be missed!