Author Archives: Deron Snyder
NFL and youth football caught between a pillow and a soft place
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) In an effort to reduce players’ risk of brain damage, the NFL is trying to “take the head out of the game.” But who knew they were speaking figuratively, too? The term … Continue reading
Everything has changed forevermore, but he’s STILL Tiger Woods
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Twenty-two years ago, in a brilliant ad campaign from Nike, dozens of multi-hued, multicultural boys and girls were pictured playing golf or carrying clubs. The youngsters were filmed on golf courses and … Continue reading
Washington dials up some big plays for a quick change
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) LANDOVER – Washington’s offense showed little ambition and less aggression through the NFL’s first two weeks. It was a dink-dink here and a dunk-dunk there, with a check-down and short passes everywhere … Continue reading
Protect the quarterbacks, sure, but this is downright ridiculous
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Once again, the NFL has demonstrated its uncanny inability to find the sweet spot between extremes. On some of the most pressing issues the league faces, its judgment either caroms off the … Continue reading
No shame in quitting, but Vontae Davis showed no class
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Quitting is absolutely, positively the best course of action you can take in many instances. If you have a habit of sucking lit sticks of tobacco, your loved ones will throw a … Continue reading
Week 2 for the Skins exactly like Week 1 … meaningless
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) LANDOVER – So, about last week … Why oh why do we fall for the fake-out every single time? We’re like Charlie Brown, believing we’ll finally enjoy a chance to kick the … Continue reading
With Smith now at QB, Skins turn focus to football, not the contract
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) There was a lot to like about Washington’s season-opening victory Sunday against Arizona. The Cardinals were squashed and held scoreless for 54 minutes before finally cracking the end zone against a prevent … Continue reading
Skins must conserve the gem they found on clearance
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) You never know what you might find on the NFL scrap heap. Perhaps a serviceable body for special teams. A solid reserve for situational rotations. Maybe an upgrade at kicker and punter, … Continue reading
Stand up, take a knee, stay in the tunnel, whatever; it’s time for football
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) NFL football is back. You just have to dig through all the noise, clutter and distractions to find it … if you still care. This season opens like every other season and … Continue reading
If coaches don’t want QB controversies, they shouldn’t feed ’em
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) There’s nothing like a good quarterback controversy to get folks riled up. The QBs don’t even have to be good – remember John Beck and Rex Grossman battling to be Washington’s starter? … Continue reading
