Redskins Reestablish Ties

I saw Matty posted this article:

Washington Redskins re-establish bonds with former greats - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5299036&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)

As a promoter, one of the most common complaints I have heard for years from the older players is how they just don't feel apart of the Redskins anymore. I was having lunch with one retired player before an autograph session a year or two ago. This player was a big part of Redskins history, but did play for the Eagles for about 2 ish years. He said that if he called the Eagles and wanted to come to a game, they would go all out to take care of him. If he placed the same call to the Redskins, he would have been turned away at the door.

If you read the article, you will see where they mention Bruce showing up to an alumni event the first day of free agency. It was actually the dinner we had (team only) as part of the reunion of the 1972 guys as part of the Children's Miracle Network fundraiser. (note: I will only talk about what has been made public) After the dinner, we went back to the hotel where Bruce gave a talk with how he wanted to get the Redskins back into the family it used to be. That is where he first told these players about this alumni day at training camp.

There was alot of excitement from the group. I know a few of the players talked to me privately over the next few weeks and were hopeful these things would happen. They were also sceptical after having burned so many times in the past.

I have already talked to a couple of the guys who were at the alumni day yesterday, and they are really feeling that they are wanted again.

wow. way overdue. I thought they might have always had a homecoming every year. Why would you not want to celebrate and bring everybody back for a get together???? Man would i love to be hanging around that event!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Better late than never.

Another nice thing about this new administration...seriously, VC really ran this franchise into the ground on a number of fronts

Another nice thing about this new administration...seriously, VC really ran this franchise into the ground on a number of fronts

He did. The entire Allen family are Redskins. Last month, we had a follow up event with a few more of the 72 guys. Bruce came down with his kids. Eventually the kids went off and played cards. I saw it and thought it would be cool to get them one of those decks of cards with the Redskins legends. The kids got the deck of cards, and instead of playing cards, started quizing each other on who the players are. If that ain't a Redskins family, I don't know what is.

that's awesome, thanks for sharing

Old soldiers never die, they just become more difficult to recognize. This could be a great beginning to something long overdue. ct looks like he could still play.

the future is now

That's great to hear. The Redskins need to recognize and respect their former players. I'm so glad to hear this, those old school guys are my idols

It's great to have a GM in Allen that understands and appreciates the rich and proud tradition of the franchise. Alumni should be embraced like this. It amazes me that Snyder didn't make this happen a long time ago considering he grew up as a fan.

It's great to have a GM in Allen that understands and appreciates the rich and proud tradition of the franchise. Alumni should be embraced like this. It amazes me that Snyder didn't make this happen a long time ago considering he grew up as a fan.
I have always wondered about this myself. I don't know what the deal was when he first took over. Maybe he just got bad advice, or who knows what else.

I really hope that Bruce does exactly what he sets out to do. The older players are excited and there is a different "feel" in the air. Much more so than any of the other things Snyder has tried.