A Burgundy and Gold Obsession

On this week's episode, the guys sit down again with Megan Imbert to discuss the impending sale of the Commanders, the Mary Jo White report, and what the end of the Dan Snyder era means for the rest of the National Football League.

The guys talk some post-NFL draft, the impending finalization of the sale of the Washington Commanders, Dan Snyder's toxic influence on this franchise, and what new ownership's immediate priorities should be. Warning: Those triggered or prone to seizures when exposed to 'name change' discussion should discuss the risks and benefits of BGO Blind Pig with their physician before viewing this portion of the podcast.

I'm an outlier currently. I don't really need the next Washington NFL stadium to be built on the old RFK site. I get the sentimental appeal. It's where the glory years happened. But it's not magic soil and it will take a lot more than a replica stadium on hallowed ground to resurrect this franchise. My preference is for a stadium in Virginia. Virginia is where the bulk of this fanbase lives now. We've had a stadium in DC. We've had a stadium in Maryland (which let's face it, is now Ravens country). It's Virginia's turn. There are so many things the new ownership group will have to look at in terms of a new stadium site... Ease of acquiring the land (RFK is federally owned - it would actually take an act of Congress to be able to acquire it). Highway access in and out of the area. Cost. Adequate size to accomodate everything encompassing a modern NFL stadium complex. Friendliness/cooperation of local and state governments. Existing or potential for mass transit. Environment...

We seem on the verge of a 20+ year fantasy coming true - someone other than Daniel Snyder in the Washington owner's box. At the start of a new, more promising era - what are your top priorities for this new ownership group?

https://www.hogshaven.com/2023/5/8/23715028/jim-irsay-warns-teams-about-tampering-with-andrew-luck-after-report-washingtons-interest-last-year I would hope to God that our Front Office and Rivera were not stupid enough to reach out to Andrew Luck or his agent without permission of the Colts? To do so is almost a guarantee that the league will come down hard, likely demanding we surrender draft picks for this kind of violation. I have to believe that they a) knew this, and b) are smarter than to make this kind of mistake. If they did tamper as Irsay is hinting, that is an argument for house cleaning on a mass scale after a new owner takes over as it would represent gross negligence and incompetence, something we've already seen plenty of from this crew. Please don't let this be true.

What is your overall take on this year's Washington draft effort? We know from experience that 'grading' a draft immediately after it's been conducted is pointless and often offbase. We don't know any more than the 'experts' which guys will shine or be disappointments. Some of the moves Washington made may look questionable and yet pan out beyond our wildest expectations. Others that look beyond solid may never reach their full perceived potential. All that being said, how do the natives feel about Washington's effort over the past 3 days? Do ya like it? Do ya love it? Make an assessment!

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ricky-stromberg/32005354-5260-5750-52b2-dda533841893 https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/ricky-stromberg/99066/draft-profile https://thedraftnetwork.com/sr-prospect/ricky-stromberg-90c14fde-ee09-4127-a397-2994607521d2/