We have the power?

[franklinhimself]

As one of the many many many people who would be absolutely disgusted if we shipped off a bunch of draft picks, left all our holes open, and moved up and took Sanchez, I think there's one thing we can do.

It might not have any effect, but if thousands of us disgruntled fans do it, maybe it will.

Write massive quantities of complaint letters to the Redskins FO.

I'm prepared to make the template and send it out to everyone if needed.

Who is with me!?

[KLHJ2]

Huh!?

[MTK]

How about starting another meaningless petition?

And what is this going to accomplish exactly??

[The Goat]

Actually I think the most effective approach would be protest...local fans taking their signs to Redskins Park and picketing would be awesome

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Angry

Huh!?

What an appropriate sig you've got there

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

What an appropriate sig you've got there

You're not gonna make me change it are you?

[irish]

Here's a way to get the Skins attention, stop watching the games, stop buying the swag, stop paying attention to the team altogether. When its hits them in the wallet they will notice and react but as long as the fans keep lapping up what they are selling like hungry dogs the FO couldnt care less what the fans think.

[redsk1]

We're going streaking!!!

[TheMalcolmConnection]

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

You managed to bring a smile to my face with this.

[SmootSmack]

I'd be disappointed with a front office that just did what the fans wanted. Fans are emotional, irrational, often stupid. It's the job of the front office to do what's best for the team even if it's unpopular or not what the fans want. The best front offices don't spend their time preoccupied with what the fans want. Case in point, the Eagles and Brian Dawkins.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'd be disappointed with a front office that just did what the fans wanted. Fans are emotional, irrational, often stupid. It's the job of the front office to do what's best for the team even if it's unpopular or not what the fans want. The best front offices don't spend their time preoccupied with what the fans want. Case in point, the Eagles and Brian Dawkins.

I agree, but at the same time I think Bill Simmons is on to something with his idea that every team needs a VP of Common Sense. If the Skins were to trade up to take a QB, or to trade our 1st and 3rd for Boldin, or whatever other crazy scheme we've all convinced ourselves the FO is planning, we need a voice of reason that can kick Snyerrato in the junk, figuratively, and make them realize the hole that they seem to be digging by ignoring the lines.
Yes the fans can be very irrational and stupid, but is that any different from how Snyder runs the team?

[celts32]

I do believe the fans prevented Jim Fassel from being coach of the Redskins. So in that respect I guess hooting and hollering can make a difference in certain decisions if it involves the vast majority of redskins fans. However, I don't believe that would carry over to actual personnel decisions...if the redskins believe Sanchez is a franchise QB they will get him regardless of what we think. And that is how it should be.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by franklinhimself

As one of the many many many people who would be absolutely disgusted if we shipped off a bunch of draft picks, left all our holes open, and moved up and took Sanchez, I think there's one thing we can do.

It might not have any effect, but if thousands of us disgruntled fans do it, maybe it will.

Write massive quantities of complaint letters to the Redskins FO.

I'm prepared to make the template and send it out to everyone if needed.

Who is with me!?

While I understand the frustration. It will only serve to increase that feeling to pursue any course of action like that while 100k remain on the season ticket waiting list..........

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

I agree, but at the same time I think Bill Simmons is on to something with his idea that every team needs a VP of Common Sense. If the Skins were to trade up to take a QB, or to trade our 1st and 3rd for Boldin, or whatever other crazy scheme we've all convinced ourselves the FO is planning, we need a voice of reason that can kick Snyerrato in the junk, figuratively, and make them realize the hole that they seem to be digging by ignoring the lines.
Yes the fans can be very irrational and stupid, but is that any different from how Snyder runs the team?

Well, you know one of my biggest criticisms of Snyder is that he needs to stop thinking like a fan. He can't think of himself as a fan anymore.

I think the fans' influence on Fassel has been blown out of proportion