The Dan Snyder You Don't Know

[SmootSmack]

JKC didn't trust that his son could handle it. And I don't know why this notion continues that Snyder is radically different from JKC. Both trust their football guys to make decisions and serve(d) as the tie breaker when necessary. That's what just about any owner does.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Snyder is not qualified to make good football moves. He's not an NFL personel guy who will go to Emporia State and look at a prospect. Yes stay invloved, ask questions but trust your men to make good football moves. Just like JKC did, and most other good NFL owners do.

I would have been VERY HAPPY if John Cooke had kept the team. You know why? Becasue we would have a qualified GM in place and the Redskins would not be run like a fantasy football team. There would be stability in the coaching staff. John Cooke would have NEVER hired a college coach who didn't have a clue what he was doing. And I bet that players like Champ Bailey, Steven Davis, A. Pierce and other core guys would not have left town

The reason he didn't have any $ is becasue his Dad left most of his $ to the JKC Foundation. That's the million $ question. Why didn't he just leave the team to John? Most NFL teams are passed down to the children like in the cases of the NYG, KC Cheifs and Cleveland Browns.

He didn't pass the team on to his son because he knew he didn't have the passion, and commitment neccessary to ensure the stability of the franchise. The players of which you speak may not have been here had he been the owner. Certainly the franchise would not have been as profitable as it is now under his leadership because he did not possess the resources needed to acquire the players we have over the last seven years.

[Crat92]

I kinda like ole' Danny Boy. At least he is willing to spend money to improve the team. Being a Red Sox fan, he reminds me of "The Boss" of the Evil Empire! Love him or hate him George will do whatever it takes to field a winning team for his Yankee fans. If only he would just write the checks and get a GM, the 'Skins will be fine.

[MTK]

If John Kent Cooke still ran the team we'd probably still have Norv as head coach. Just because he shares the same last name as Jack doesn't mean he would have had the same success or anywhere near it. Jack didn't leave him the team for a reason.

[Hog1]

Many times in family business, you find, Dad builds it, kid kills it!