10 Years of Snyder-AP Interview

[MTK]

Is it just me or does a piece like this come out every summer around this time??

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Is it just me or does a piece like this come out every summer around this time??

Not with Dan actually sitting down with the press, he's been hiding from them because most of them bash him. So it's nice to hear from him a little bit.

Bit in the end it's a lot of fluff. Bring on the games already.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Not with Dan actually sitting down with the press, he's been hiding from them because most of them bash him. So it's nice to hear from him a little bit.

Bit in the end it's a lot of fluff. Bring on the games already.

He does an interview every year around this time I swear, I'll dig for last year's version.

Edit - here's one:

http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-n...an-snyder.html

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He does an interview every year around this time I swear, I'll dig for last year's version.

I think his last interview was in early April with Doc Walker (and Cerrato) to talk about the past off-season and the upcoming draft. He never (or very very rarely) speaks during the season but the off-season is different.

I think the perception of him is far from the reality. And he's undoubtedly grown as an owner and as a person in the past decade.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think his last interview was in early April with Doc Walker (and Cerrato) to talk about the past off-season and the upcoming draft. He never (or very very rarely) speaks during the season but the off-season is different.

I think the perception of him is far from the reality. And he's undoubtedly grown as an owner and as a person in the past decade.

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.

[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.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Is it just me or does a piece like this come out every summer around this time??

I feel like that for a lot of articles and quotes.

It was decent article but it was just noise nothing behind it. Did you expect him to say he has not learned anything in the last ten years?

I think DS is a good owner but I still beleive he puts making money ahead of winning. Each year he makes a flashy free agent signing drums up huge amounts of "hope" in the fans and then collects his wins ($$$). Probaly true for 100% of professional sports but Danny is one of the best at it.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I feel like that for a lot of articles and quotes.

It was decent article but it was just noise nothing behind it. Did you expect him to say he has not learned anything in the last ten years?

I think DS is a good owner but I still beleive he puts making money ahead of winning. Each year he makes a flashy free agent signing drums up huge amounts of "hope" in the fans and then collects his wins ($$$). Probaly true for 100% of professional sports but Danny is one of the best at it.

Meh, there's a lot more lucrative businesses out there. If he was in it just for the money he wouldn't be running a NFL team, and he certainly wouldn't spend money the way he does.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Meh, there's a lot more lucrative businesses out there. If he was in it just for the money he wouldn't be running a NFL team, and he certainly wouldn't spend money the way he does.

Hmmm... ok lets say he signs Albert to $100m (which he did) how much money does he make off that signing. Think jersey sales, ticket slaes, etc. It gets fans pumped up for the upcoming season which translates into dollars. I am not saying he signed AH just to make money but he sure didn't do it to lose money.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Hmmm... ok lets say he signs Albert to $100m (which he did) how much money does he make off that signing. Think jersey sales, ticket slaes, etc. It gets fans pumped up for the upcoming season which translates into dollars. I am not saying he signed AH just to make money but he sure didn't do it to lose money.

Merch and ticket sales are going to be pretty consistent regardless of who is wearing a Skins jersey.

How much additional revenue do you think could be directly tied to Haynesworth being a Redskin? Would that revenue ever justify the price of the contract, let alone show in a profit?

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Merch and ticket sales are going to be pretty consistent regardless of who is wearing a Skins jersey.

How much additional revenue do you think could be directly tied to Haynesworth being a Redskin? Would that revenue ever justify the price of the contract, let alone show in a profit?

IDK but I find it hard to beleive someone is not tracking the ROI on a $100 million purchase.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mredskins

IDK but I find it hard to beleive someone is not tracking the ROI on a $100 million purchase.

Even if they are I can't believe AH's merch sales would come anywhere near justifying the contract. That's just not a sound investment if that's what they are thinking.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by mredskins

IDK but I find it hard to beleive someone is not tracking the ROI on a $100 million purchase.

Other than individual jersey sales how can you accurately attribute anything to a player move?

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Hmmm... ok lets say he signs Albert to $100m (which he did) how much money does he make off that signing. Think jersey sales, ticket slaes, etc. It gets fans pumped up for the upcoming season which translates into dollars. I am not saying he signed AH just to make money but he sure didn't do it to lose money.

I really don't think Snyder signs guys with a thought of selling jerseys. He wants to win and proves it by the money he puts into the team. Sure he's a business man but I think he signs guys so he can win first and market second. Nothing wrong with that. Besides, jersey sales are more for the skill guys, not lineman.