Ex-D.C. RB Brian Mitchell Says Former Players Happy Snyder Selling Team

Daniel Snyder wanted to promote the Commanders … so says the staff’s former star operating again Brian Mitchell, who tells us former Washington gamers, him included, are thrilled the embroiled proprietor is lastly promoting the group.

“When Dan [Snyder] got here alongside, he had this mindset the place, yeah, he wanted us when he wanted us, however he did not need to have us round rather a lot,” Brian, who was at a “Bye Dan” occasion celebrating the sale, advised Babcock on the “TMZ Sports” TV present (airs weekdays on FS1).

Even extra so than the previous gamers, Mitchell, a former All-Pro, says Commanders followers needed Synder out, including he hasn’t heard a single individual voice assist for the 58-year-old proprietor, which speaks volumes to how folks really feel about him.

“I believe plenty of followers are joyful as a result of they simply needed to do away with him,” Mitchell stated. “You get to a degree the place you simply do not assume you may have success with a sure individual, and it obtained to that time.”

The Super Bowl champion stated Washington went from a storied franchise to the laughing inventory of the NFL below Snyder’s tutelage and felt “one thing wanted to vary” for the followers and gamers to have some satisfaction within the staff once more.

Mitchell — who spent ten seasons with Washington — recalled how the group painted him to be an issue little one and by no means hesitated to let him go … an ordinary BM feels also needs to be utilized to possession.

Of course, DS’ reign was suffering from scandal … that obtained so dangerous Congress opened an investigation into the inside workings of the org.

Synder bought the franchise in 1999 (for lower than $800 mil), however after 24 years and a large $6.05 billion bid from an possession group that includes NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, 76ers proprietor Josh Harris, and billionaire Mitchell Rales, Snyder’s tenure is coming to an finish.