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. Published December 30, 2019
Deron Snyder
Articles by Deron Snyder
SNYDER: Today's stars still reaping fruits of Flood's fight for free agency 50 years ago
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. Published December 25, 2019
SNYDER: NBA's 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. Published December 23, 2019
SNYDER: Maybe a division title is closer than it seems
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. Published December 22, 2019
SNYDER: 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. Published December 18, 2019
SNYDER: Winston, 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. Published December 16, 2019
SNYDER: Meyer sees microcosm of what a potential Washington job would look like
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. Published December 15, 2019
SNYDER: Cheating 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. Published December 11, 2019
SNYDER: Redskins should have more important goals than proving 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. Published December 9, 2019
SNYDER: Redskins a hard sell for top-tier candidates like Rivera
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. Published December 4, 2019
SNYDER: Believe it or not, plenty of reasons to be thankful -- even for Redskins fans
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. Published November 27, 2019
SNYDER: There are legit concerns about Haskins, but his selfie isn't among them
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. Published November 25, 2019
SNYDER: Wins, losses don't matter. Now it's about who will stay, 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. Published November 24, 2019
SNYDER: Letting Nicholson play yet another lapse in Washington's judgment
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. Published November 20, 2019
SNYDER: Kaepernick's yin vs. NFL's yang? It's all a matter of taste
Critics can claim he's too much trouble, supporters can claim the league was never serious anyway, Published November 18, 2019
SNYDER: Haskins wasn't enough to win. But he is reason enough to hope
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. Published November 17, 2019
SNYDER: Motive for Kaepernick workout hangs on one answer
The main question on everyone's mind Saturday won't be "Can he play?" -- it's "Will he kneel?" Published November 13, 2019
SNYDER: Kinder, gentler NCAA? Not for Young and Wiseman
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. Published November 11, 2019
SNYDER: If the Nationals can only keep one, choice is clear
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. Published November 6, 2019
SNYDER: Starting Haskins is the only rational move
The Washington Redskins finally started rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Sunday and -- surprise! -- the earth kept spinning on its axis. Published November 4, 2019
