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EL SEGUNDO, CA – FEBRUARY 25: Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson attends the launch of SportsNet LA on February 25, 2014 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for SportsNet LA)
It’s time for Washington Commanders, to get a fresh start. Formerly owned by Daniel Snyder, the franchise faced numerous challenges and controversies during his tenure. Moreover, they had a tough time with their decisions and on-field plays that resulted in the outburst from its former head coach Jay Gruden.
Former head coach of the Commanders, Jay Gruden, didn’t hold back when discussing Daniel Snyder’s past decisions, openly labeling them “asinine.” This candid outburst has sent shockwaves through the sports community, again shining the spotlight on Snyder’s controversial choices.
Jay Gruden slams Dan Snyder
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JPAFotball’s official Twitter account highlighted the entire scenario by writing, “Former #Commanders head coach Jay Gruden says Daniel Snyder would make “key decisions” about which players the team would draft and sign in free agency despite never watching the film.”
The tweet was dedicated to Jay Gruden sharing his part of the story. Where Gruden shared, “He wasn’t experienced enough in the business to make those decisions. He didn’t put in the work. For him to pick a player in the draft is asinine. He didn’t put the work in. He didn’t watch the players. He didn’t go to the meetings. He didn’t go to the scouts’ meetings.”
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Former #Commanders head coach Jay Gruden says Daniel Snyder would make “key decisions” about which players the team would draft and sign in free agency despite never watching film, via USA Today
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Gruden concluded the entire scenario by terming Snyder’s decision as “asinine”. However, times changed for the Commanders when Magic Johnson became the guarding party for the franchise. And the deal is worth $6 billion which is creating frenzy across the internet.
Magic Johnson is the new owner of Washington Commanders
In a historic move, basketball legend Magic Johnson has officially taken the reins as the new owner of the Washington Commanders.
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The NFL owners gave their unanimous approval to the sale of the franchise, with a consortium led by Johnson and Josh Harris sealing the deal for an astounding $6 billion, setting a new record for the most expensive sports team sale ever.
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Nov 14, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) is tackled by Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Magic Johnson’s entry into the world of NFL ownership is highly anticipated, given his remarkable track record in sports and business. As the Snyder family’s era comes to an end, fans are buzzing with excitement for the Commanders’ future under Johnson’s leadership. With hopes running high for a championship-caliber team, all eyes are on the Washington Commanders as they gear up for the upcoming NFL season.
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