Deron Snyder

SNYDER: Peace, blessings and a decade of columns

Chronicling the comings and goings is essential in my chosen profession. But all too often lately, discussing our own "goings" has become a thing in this business.

December 30, 2019

Curt Flood’s fight for free agency 50 years ago worth billions for today’s stars

Players undeniably have earned a staggering amount since 1976, when Andy Messersmith agreed to baseball's first free-agent contract (three years for $1 million). All of that loot sprouted from outfielder Curt Flood's short letter to MLB commissioner Bowie Kuhn on Christmas Eve 1969.

December 25, 2019

Wade reminds that fatherhood is about unconditional love

Wade's proper perspective as a loving parent: Sons should be treated the same whether they play ball or not.

December 23, 2019

Bruce Allen might be right about being close

No matter how much you abhor the thought and shudder at the possible consequences, you might concede that beleaguered team president Bruce Allen was (swallow hard) right. Washington IS close.

December 22, 2019

NCAA stars deserve a slice of the pie, not knife in back

The NCAA's most pressing concern is keeping athletes out of the organization's multibillion-dollar pie.

December 18, 2019

Jameis Winston, Ryan Tannehill show grading quarterbacks more gamble than science

Making the right call at quarterback is a front office's most important decision. It's also the easiest to botch. Consider the NFL outposts in Miami and Tampa Bay.

December 16, 2019

Urban Meyer picks a good Sunday to see microcosm of a potential Redskins job

Sunday wasn't a microcosm of Washington's 3-11 season. The average score entering the game was Opponents 24 and Washington not-as-close-as-it-sounds 14. But former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer picked a great week to be Dan Snyder's guest.

December 15, 2019

Astros, Patriots need to be sent a message

The 2018 Super Bowl champions and 2017 World Series champions find themselves embroiled in cheating scandals today because they apparently don't understand the difference between acceptable and unacceptable forms of stealing.

December 11, 2019

Redskins should have more important goals than proving Dwayne Haskins’ mettle

Watching Haskins limp badly on handoffs and resemble a crippled statue on pass attempts created a new round of "What are you thinking?" incredulity regarding Washington, specifically its handling of a first-round rookie quarterback.

December 9, 2019

Ron Rivera unlikely match for Redskins

Ron Rivera won't be the only recycled NFL coach on the market, but Redskins might be better off sitting out this round of musical chairs.

December 4, 2019

Stephen Strasburg and more reasons to give thanks

As it is written, give thanks in all circumstances (43 years could've been 23). Regarding sports, that encompasses wins, losses and even ties. The ability to field a team and compete is praiseworthy by itself.

November 27, 2019

Dwayne Haskins will survive the selfie mistake

He has ideal size at 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds. He has exceptional arm strength to make any throw. And he comes across as a "young" 22-year-old, not mature beyond his years. But questions about quarterback Dwayne Haskins outnumber the answers.

November 25, 2019

SNYDER: Now it’s about who stays, who goes

By beating the Detroit Lions on Sunday, 19-16, and snapping a nine-game streak at home, Washington checked off a few boxes that are small in the grand scheme, but possibly building blocks for the big picture.

November 24, 2019

Redskins display another lapse in judgment by letting Montae Nicholson play

The Washington Redskins have many weaknesses as an organization and, presumably, some strengths, too. But you won't find "good judgment" on the latter list. Now the ineptness has touched a tragedy involving Montae Nicholson.

November 20, 2019

Colin Kaepernick’s yin vs. NFL’s yang: Matter of taste

Critics can claim he's too much trouble, supporters can claim the league was never serious anyway,

November 18, 2019

Dwayne Haskins loses 1st home start

You have to go all the way back to Oct. 21 of last season -- when Alex Smith started and won against Dallas -- to find a different result at FedEx Field.

November 17, 2019

Colin Kaepernick and the mystery tryout

The main question on everyone's mind Saturday won't be "Can he play?" -- it's "Will he kneel?"

November 13, 2019

Chase Young targeted by vindictive NCAA

The NCAA and its proponents insist that college athletes and non-athletes should be viewed in the same light. But the athletes consistently are treated differently, with more scrutiny and less justice.

November 11, 2019

Anthony Rendon over Stephen Strasburg

Every front office in baseball is currently going through a familiar process, making moves and plotting strategy that will shape their 2020 roster. It's nothing new for the Nationals, who also do likewise every year, adding and subtracting faces from the prior season.

November 6, 2019

Dwayne Haskins needs to be on the field

The Washington Redskins finally started rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Sunday and -- surprise! -- the earth kept spinning on its axis.

November 4, 2019