Dan Snyder bashing

[MonkManiac]

I have been a fan of the Redskins ever since I could walk (which, admittedly, has not been very long), but it is only recently that I have noticed such a strong bias in the national media against the Redskins. Why is this the case? Is this because of Dan Snyder? I feel like the national media has latched onto Danny Boy as the poster child for foolish ownership in a way they once did to Jerry Jones, and believe me, I hate that comparison. As a young owner with a lot of enthusiasm and money, Snyder has certainly made his share of mistakes, but I feel like as he gains more experience in the football world, this is the guy you want to have running your team. He's a guy who is not afraid to make a move if one needs to be made, and as the seasons have progressed, I think he's learned from his mistakes. If his instincts and football-sense continue to improve, and he develops some restraint, this is the kind of ownership I'd think you'd want. This year could be the year he finally gets out of the national media doghouse and gains their respect, if the moves he made pan out.

For those of you who have a larger breadth of experience: How long has the national media hated us? Why has it historically been the case? Why is Dan Snyder everyone's demon?