The Washington Commanders' impressive run to the NFC Championship Game has been a remarkable turnaround story. With a new quarterback, coaching staff, and general manager, the team has exceeded all expectations. However, this success isn't sitting well with everyone, particularly the team's former owner, Dan Snyder.
Reports indicate that Snyder, who now resides primarily in London, expressed his displeasure at the Commanders' performance during a dinner with associates. According to ESPN, an associate recounted Snyder's reaction to the team's success with a simple yet emphatic statement: "He f---ing hates it."
Snyder's sale of the Commanders came after a series of scandals involving allegations of sexual harassment and a toxic work environment within the organization. An NFL investigation substantiated these claims, putting immense pressure on Snyder to sell the team. The $6 billion sale to Josh Harris and his group of investors, including Magic Johnson and David Blitzer, marked a record-breaking transaction in the NFL.
Despite claims of possessing compromising information on NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and other team owners, Snyder was ultimately forced to relinquish control of the franchise he had owned since 1999. Reports suggest that Snyder is in denial about the circumstances that led to the sale and feels a sense of sadness and devastation for himself. He has reportedly been selling off his U.S. real estate holdings and is rumored to be interested in acquiring a Premier League soccer club.
Meanwhile, the Commanders, under new leadership, continue their pursuit of a Super Bowl title. Their unexpected success is a testament to the changes implemented by the new ownership and management team. The team's future looks bright, leaving Snyder to watch from afar, reportedly grappling with the team's achievements in his absence.
