Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Anthony Davis’ trade request was the decent thing to do
Follow
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) With nearly a fifth of the century behind us, traditionalists in sports are having a rough ride. Every other day seems to bring another athlete who’s flexing his leverage, taking control … Continue reading
Much respect for Tom Brady, but familiarity breeds contempt
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) I was seated next to a pair of young women recently and couldn’t help overhearing their conversation. It was about the Super Bowl, this year’s participants, and past Super Bowl parties. … Continue reading
Washington is ‘close’ like it’s ‘winning off the field’
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) It has been said that “close” only counts in horseshoes and grenades. But – surprise, surprise – Bruce Allen thinks the term also applies to Washington’s NFL team. “We’ve been in … Continue reading
Replays can’t solve everything, but something beats nothing
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Missed tackles. Errant throws. Fumbles. Offsides. Blown assignments. Dropped passes. Such mistakes are part of football as two teams compete. There’s always a third team on the field as well, its … Continue reading
Kyler Murray situation is refreshing change of pace
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Every now and then, the tables are reversed, the script is flipped, and an athlete has leverage on the system. We see it only rarely because the system is designed to … Continue reading
Storylines for NFL’s final four will extend to Super Bowl
By DERON SNYDER In one corner, we have the grizzled, wise sages, a pair of passers who have been atop their profession for nearly two decades. In the other corner, we have the budding, spry newcomers, two quarterbacks who had … Continue reading
Ruling on Maori Davenport makes Alabama a national disgrace
By DERON SNYDER The real reason for shame in Alabama has nothing to do with Clemson’s rout in the college football championship game. That was just two outstanding teams in honest competition on a level playing field, with the super-talented … Continue reading
Ravens decided to go all-or-nothing with Jackson
By DERON SNYDER The Baltimore Ravens considered the long view Sunday when they stayed with rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson instead of relieving him with veteran Joe Flacco. Jackson was acquired via a first-round draft pick and represents the future. Flacco … Continue reading
Skins put ‘P’ in pointless and it’s not about Sunday
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) LANDOVER – The end. Let’s start there. Washington’s NFL franchise fulfilled its contractual obligation Sunday and played the season finale. However, nothing about the 24-0 loss to Philadelphia felt like a … Continue reading
Mahomes is unbelievable, but NFL defenses aren’t dead just yet
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” – Things I Don’t Understand: *HOW PATRICK MAHOMES CAN BE MORE AMAZING. He didn’t play football full-time until … Continue reading
