I’m happy to hear about all the events that Dan Snyder is planning for Redskins Week as the team heads into the season opening Cowboys game. With the parties, the spirit, and the community events and involvement, it almost brings a college football atmosphere back to professional football, an atmosphere that the fans will love. I’m particularly encouraged by the fact that Redskins alumni will be involved and that general manager Bruce Allen has been doing that outreach to make it happen. But, it’ll all be lacking without a victory.
The new tailgate rules, which allow for tailgating to start at noon, long before the 8:00 kickoff of the game, are encouraging and show a new commitment to making sure that the fans are having a good time. I appreciate the extra commitment that Snyder is showing to the fans in bringing in large screen televisions so fans don’t have to miss out on the other game action going on during opening weekend. But, will we win against Dallas?
There is a great sense of community that is being fostered, with “HONK IF YOU HATE DALLAS” Thursday returning and events like sending off the team after Saturday practice in grand style is terrific. The fact that Snyder is even reaching out to do events at local high schools like Heritage and High Point signifies a desire to actually do grassroots work in building Redskins fandom. But, is it enough to beat the Cowboys?
As much as I love all the events, the perks, the atmosphere, and the outreach, I’d trade it all, every single screen and sign, for a victory over the Dallas Cowboys. All the promotion and pep will be without meaning if it doesn’t translate into an on the field victory. I’m happy that this much work is being done to psych the fans up about beating Dallas. But, I’ll be all the happier once we actually beat Dallas.
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