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Redskins are total disaster as Dan Snyder mulls name change - New York Post
Jul 05, 2020 1 min, 10 secs

As the Washington Redskins owner faces growing financial pressure to eliminate the racial slur the team has been known by for nearly 90 years, Snyder is reportedly facing increasing trouble finding like-minded voices in the organization.

And he follows it,” a former employee under Snyder for seven years told the outlet.

Another person who worked with the 55-year-old Snyder for five years witnessed similar instances.

Since acquiring the team in 1999, Snyder has ignored countless voices seeking a change to the franchise’s name many find offensive.

Now, with mounting pressure from sponsors and advertisers in the wake of a nationwide movement against racial and social injustice, Washington appears set to adopt a new nickname, though Snyder reportedly remains resistant to the idea.

Head coach Ron Rivera told the newspaper he had been recently discussing potential new team nicknames with Snyder.

Snyder has not yet filled the position, reportedly leading to confusion regarding decision-making.

“He kept things running,” a former employee said of Allen, who provided counsel for Snyder for nearly a decade?

While Rivera has taken on the majority of responsibilities regarding football, Snyder has turned to partners outside the franchises regarding business decisions, including Karl Schreiber, the chief financial officer of Snyder Enterprises

According to multiple Washington Post sources, Snyder has been speaking with friend and business partner Jay Leveton, about the likely name change

The Redskins under Snyder have qualified for the playoffs five times

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