Deron Snyder

Deron Snyder is an award-winning journalist and Washington Times sports columnist with more than 25 years of experience. He has worked at USA Today and his column was syndicated in Gannett's 80-plus newspapers from 2000-2009, appearing in The Arizona Republic, The Indianapolis Star, The Detroit News and many others. Follow Deron on Twitter @DeronSnyder or email him at deronwashtimes@gmail.com.

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Articles by Deron Snyder

New York Jets rival Redskins in first-rate dysfunction

Don't look now, but the Washington Redskins have a contender for the crown, a challenger for the title of NFL's most dysfunctional organization. Published October 30, 2019

SNYDER: Digitized strike zones can reduce umpire blunders

Consistency is all anyone can ask for. As long as the same pitches are balls/strikes for both teams, there's no argument. Published October 28, 2019

Astros take Game 3 over Nationals as the infield hits bounce their way

The Houston Astros didn't look much like themselves in dropping two World Series games at home. So they resembled the Washington Nationals a bit in Game 3. Published October 26, 2019

Smart, analytical Astros? How about dumb, caveman Astros

Houston has been lauded for its acumen in analytics, its ability to gather and dissect data in determining the best moves -- on and off the field. The Astros' new-school approach, once revolutionary, is now commonplace in major-league front offices, largely run by Ivy Leaguers with business and finance degrees. Published October 23, 2019

SNYDER: Astros made tanking attractive

Need more reason to root for the Nationals? The Astros tanked their way to the top. They lost on purpose, and it worked, and sports is poorer for it. All of us are. Go Nationals. Published October 21, 2019

Redskins’ season already a washout as 49ers party

With conditions to remind them of home -- wet, windy and chilly -- the 49ers displayed a mindset directly from the school of positive psychology, finding sunshine on a rainy day. Meanwhile, the elements provided a perfect reflection for the Washington Redskins' damp and dreary season, which is already a washout less than halfway through. Published October 20, 2019

SNYDER: Sports has a way of making years in the wilderness OK

In sports, the reward is often sweeter the longer the delay. Published October 16, 2019

Terry McLaurin shines on a team lost in the dark

In a season that couldn't be much worse -- beating Miami on Sunday was like putting a Band-Aid on a spouting jugular -- thank goodness for Terry McLaurin. Washington's rookie receiver is the gift that keeps giving. Published October 14, 2019

Dwayne Haskins should start by Week 11 or Redskins should draft another first-round quarterback

Bill Callahan, in his initial comments Monday as Washington Redskins interim coach, said rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins "will be in the lineup at some point in time, whether it's this year or next year." Published October 9, 2019

Redskins’ formula works for Bruce Allen, everyone else is on their own

Pick a coach. Bill Belichick. Nick Saban. Mike Tomlin. Dabo Swinney. Not one of them would thrive with this franchise as currently constructed. Not with Allen lording over the football and business operations, both sides of Snyder's crater-ridden aisle. Not in a culture that Allen incredulously labeled "damn good," but is more like "noxious dysfunction." Published October 7, 2019

SNYDER: Redskins give fans few reasons to keep showing up

Redskins players and coaches are paid, and paid well, to endure, no matter how ugly this season gets. But why would fans put themselves through this? Published October 6, 2019

NLDS another opportunity for Nationals to keep fighting

Winning one wild card game doesn't make up for losing four first-round series. But the victory kept those memories sealed and made them less vivid, replaced with scenes that we'll joyfully replay forever. Published October 2, 2019

Nationals’ wild card game a hindrance before the hump

Tuesday's matchup doesn't represent the obstacle Martinez had in mind when he brought three camels to Washington Nationals spring training last season. The wild card game is a start, but it's also just a hindrance before the hump. Published September 30, 2019

Nationals’ wild card berth called for celebration, not moderation

The scenes from Nationals Park after Washington beat Philadelphia -- and Pittsburgh beat the Chicago Cubs (on the centerfield video screen) -- epitomized unbridled joy. Published September 25, 2019

Shouldn’t be long before we see what Dwayne Haskins can do

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum threw three interceptions Monday against Chicago, including one that was returned for a touchdown. Published September 24, 2019

Objections to trade requests only show selfishness on fans’ part

There's been a lot of coverage lately about players who request -- no, demand! -- to be traded. Their desire to work elsewhere has caused great consternation among some fans and media members, who fret that these players are upsetting the natural order. Published September 23, 2019

Lamar Jackson as offensive threat makes NFL life twice as nice

Mahomes is merely continuing the exploits that made him the 2018 NFL MVP. Jackson is trying to convince the league that he's not just a halfback taking snaps. Putting himself in the same sentence with Mahomes makes a great opening argument. Published September 18, 2019