Author Archives: Deron Snyder
For many, rooting for change beats rooting for wins
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Generally speaking, reaching the playoffs is a good thing. Teams toil through training camps and long seasons to earn an invitation to the after-party. That’s the only shot at dancing with … Continue reading
Quarterback position – and process – iffy in D.C.
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Washington’s NFL team broke a four-game losing streak Sunday, keeping its playoff hopes alive behind its fourth starting quarterback and 44th offensive line combination. The victory reminded us of the team’s … Continue reading
A bum job to some, Maryland a plum job for Locksley
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Soon, after spending about a week back home, Mike Locksley will return to Alabama, an environment that makes his new job at Maryland look like Pop Warner. Back to all the championship … Continue reading
Washington’s NFL team has few rivals at what it does best
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) The December descent began earlier than usual for Washington’s NFL team this season and it’s likely still a long way from hitting bottom. You might wonder if anything can top a 40-16 … Continue reading
On afternoon worth punting, Tress Way stood out most
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) LANDOVER – There was a bright spot among the wreckage Sunday, a familiar glimmer in the midst of carnage. As the New York Giants piled on against Washington, sending a chunk … Continue reading
Washington should come clean on not calling Kaepernick
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) I would have more respect for the Washington NFL team’s higher-ups if they simply stated the obvious, instead of feeding us a steaming pile of manure regarding Colin Kaepernick. We are long … Continue reading
Class, character not necessarily linked to stay-or-go decisions
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) There were questions on whether his current situation was tenable. There was rampant speculation about his next destination. The nagging question became a major issue that engulfed his program. Would he … Continue reading
Skins’ speedy dumpster-dive was sickening
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) My stomach turned a bit when news broke that Washington claimed Reuben Foster on waivers. The 49ers had just put him on the curb, like a moldy armchair awaiting a bulk … Continue reading
Flacco or no Flacco, it’s Lamar Jackson time
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) In the case of Baltimore rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson, who’s now 2-0 as a starter in place of Joe Flacco, it’s all about shots. How many shots can Jackson absorb while … Continue reading
Slow down on all the ‘new NFL’ talk
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Some fans who watched Monday night’s game after not watching games for a long while, might think they missed a memo. When did the NFL change its name to the New … Continue reading
