<P> Since Snyder bought the Redskins, the team has had a losing record (125 - 162 - 1 through the end of the 2016 season). They have also gone through eight head coaches in 16 seasons . In October 2009, several articles in Washington area newspapers criticized Snyder, alleging that his managerial style was partly to blame for the Redskins' on - field struggles . A November 24, 2009 article in the Wall Street Journal also questioned whether Snyder's leadership style had alienated the Redskins fan - base, questioning "Are the Redskins Losing Washington?" The article quotes from a Harris Interactive poll showing that whereas the Redskins in 2003 were the 6th most popular NFL team nationally, by 2009 they had fallen to No. 17, but in 2014 had climbed to #10 . </P> <P> After a 3--7 start to the 2009 Washington Redskins season, criticism of Snyder and his general manager, Vinny Cerrato, escalated . Fans and football analysts have criticized the revolving - door of Redskins head coaches employed since Snyder bought the team, as well as Snyder and Cerrato's pattern of hiring expensive free agents and trading away draft picks for older players instead of recruiting young talent through the NFL draft . Vinny Cerrato resigned on December 17, 2009 . </P> <P> Under Snyder, the Redskins sued season ticket holders who were unable to pay during the 2008--2009 U.S. recession . Snyder did this despite his claim that there are over 200,000 people on the season ticket waiting list . </P> <P> Part way through the 2009 season, Snyder banned all signs from FedExField, leading to further fan discontentment . The ban was lifted shortly thereafter . </P>

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