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[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by punch it in

I get the impression that it is Snyder, not necessarily the losing that is keeping him away. So i doubt that would matter. And I understand that - ive said before winning a SB would be so great but i think i would throw up watching that little prick holding the Lombardi trophy acting like he has been a success.

But i would just stop watching football all together before i rooted for some other team.

Yeah I like the Bills since I lived there for a while but I'm a fan of 1 team and thats it. I can't leave now and honestly the name and jerseys are nice

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

Anything would be better than Commanders. Been a lurker on the board (and longtime member / older poster)... but I've moved on to purpler pastures.

I think it was just the combination of the everything Sndyer has done for this team, as well as this name providing an opportunity for a clean break for me. Still love this fan base, but if I'm being honest, I'm done given Snyder my time and money.

Better fan experience in Baltimore, and I'm already and Orioles and Caps fan... so this just makes more sense now. I'll still lurk around on here, and probably passively route for the team... but I'm a Ravens fan until at least Snyder is gone.

Damn man, I always enjoy your posts. I get it tho

[Swarley]

Really though, imagine picking a team to follow, and then they start shitting the bed for a decade-plus. Why subject yourself to the possibility? If I lose interest in Washington I just gain interest in the NFL as a league. It's oddly freeing when we get mathematically eliminated and I don't feel bad about watching another game/RedZone

Originally Posted by RobH4413

Anything would be better than Commanders. Been a lurker on the board (and longtime member / older poster)... but I've moved on to purpler pastures.

I think it was just the combination of the everything Sndyer has done for this team, as well as this name providing an opportunity for a clean break for me. Still love this fan base, but if I'm being honest, I'm done given Snyder my time and money.

Better fan experience in Baltimore, and I'm already and Orioles and Caps fan... so this just makes more sense now. I'll still lurk around on here, and probably passively route for the team... but I'm a Ravens fan until at least Snyder is gone.

wait, how does being a Caps fan fit into that?

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Swarley

Really though, imagine picking a team to follow, and then they start shitting the bed for a decade-plus. Why subject yourself to the possibility? If I lose interest in Washington I just gain interest in the NFL as a league. It's oddly freeing when we get mathematically eliminated and I don't feel bad about watching another game/RedZone



wait, how does being a Caps fan fit into that?

I thought that but its pretty much Bmores hockey team once north of bmore its more flyers.

[AnonEmouse]

Not sure if this will actually achieve anything, but he's not wrong:https://www.hogshaven.com/2022/2/8/2...d-tanya-snyder

[punch it in]

I could see not going to games, buying merch etc and hating Snyder. I could even see not rooting for the team anymore as long as he is there. But switching teams? I cant even imagine that.

[jamf]

Yep, I can't switch teams.
I can switch sports!

I'm looking forward to the new baseball season!... fucking shit man...

[MTK]

Originally Posted by jamf

Yep, I can't switch teams.
I can switch sports!

I'm looking forward to the new baseball season!... fucking shit man...

yeah that's the path I've gone in recent years, I've become more focused on baseball, can they just get a deal done already

[Summo]

Originally Posted by MTK

yeah that's the path I've gone in recent years, I've become more focused on baseball, can they just get a deal done already

I consider myself a football fan first a Washington fan second, so when we suck I'm still vested in the sport. With that said I'm happy to see how appreciative the Cincy fan base is just to have a shot at a Lombardi.

It also goes to show you no matter how shitty any team is it can be turned around quickly which as Commanders fan is all we can hope happens.

Just my two cents, no judgement on anyone who handles it differently

[mredskins]

got a new car and went to transfer the tags, Maryland refused to transfer my Redskins tags. Sad day.

[MTK]

I'm happy watching any NFL game. If tomorrow there was no team in DC I'd be fine just following the league in general.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by MTK

I'm happy watching any NFL game. If tomorrow there was no team in DC I'd be fine just following the league in general.

Yeah but you don't live in the DC MD VA area, it suck to have no team to go watch.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Yeah but you don't live in the DC MD VA area, it suck to have no team to go watch.

I'm happy watching the Ravens, even though their fans can be obnoxious sometimes.

In terms of my Washington fandom, there have been plenty of times when the team has sunk to the lowest (firing Marty, getting rid of B. Johnson, Spurrier, Zorn, Vinny, Bruce Allen, etc., etc.) where I could have stopped being a fan. I feel like if I didn't stop being a fan for those awful episodes, a stupid name change is not going to change my mind.

I do agree like many that my level of enthusiasm is low, despite continuing being a fan. And my approach to this team has always been to expect the worst and hope for something okay.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by MTK

I'm happy watching any NFL game. If tomorrow there was no team in DC I'd be fine just following the league in general.

Yeah I'm a fan of players all over the league

[Redskins247]

Originally Posted by MTK

I'm happy watching any NFL game. If tomorrow there was no team in DC I'd be fine just following the league in general.

Me too...and I'd bet most on here feel the same. However, that little taste of what we got to experience back in 2012 with the team and RGIII reminded us that were old enough what it was like every season during the 80s when this team was always in contention...and I definitely miss that feeling when watching our games now. It was all about our game that week, and then everyone else's. Nowadays, if the Chiefs vs Bills is on same time as our game...some of us probably watch that game and just keep check on our score.