Jay-Z Teams up with Bezos

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Jay-Z, Jeff Bezos Interested In Buying Washington Commanders, Sources Say

Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos are interested in buying the Washington Commanders, sources tell TMZ Sports.

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[skinsdad62]

Jay-Z, Jeff Bezos Interested In Buying Washington Commanders, Sources Say

Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos are interested in buying the Washington Commanders, sources tell TMZ Sports.

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bezos from wapo is shady

 

[Skinsfan21]

bezos from wapo is shady

Bezos is literally the only person I do not want to buy my beloved skins

 

[kbso83432]

Bezos vs. Jay Z?

 

[Debbie Does]

Who actually lives in Washington and would want to keep the team there? That should be the question the league and owners should be asking.

 

[duke1861]

Bezos vs. Jay Z?
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I think it is a no-brainer from a financial standpoint. They will simply be able to outbid anyone.

JayZ himself would attrack free agents. He is a very smart business man and is extremely gifted.

 

[skinsdad62]

 

[chillerdab]

I would hope the league would gove it to Jay-Z or Byron Allen, and (hopefully) full exorcize the demons/ghosts/bad juju that have plagued the Redskins since danny took over and drove them straight into the groud.

I wouldnt mind having an owner with unlimited pockets -bezos - especially if combined his ownership with Hova to actually help make DC an attractive destination.

Beautiful stadium, first rate facilities, infrasctructure updates, AND a team that is attractive to free agents for the right reasons?!

That would be amazing.

 

[kbso83432]

I think it is a no-brainer from a financial standpoint. They will simply be able to outbid anyone.

JayZ himself would attrack free agents. He is a very smart business man and is extremely gifted.

For some reason I just don't want Jay Z. Really didn't get anyone to Brooklyn and I would hate to see a roster full of Roc Nation athletes that can't play. Look at the Lakers. Roster full of Clutch Sports athletes and we suck.

 

[kbso83432]

SNIDER: All roads lead to Snyder leaving and Commanders returning to RFK

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By Rick Snider
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38 minutes ago

Dan Snyder has no choice but to sell the Washington Commanders. Not a partial interest to help finance a new stadium. Not to several partners among four supposed groups that have contacted him.

After liberating fans from 23 years of tyrannical rule that destroyed one of the NFL's top franchises by announcing a potential sale, anything less than Snyder leaving would break what little support base that remains. FedEx Field would be completely empty because toying with people's hopes is an evil that must be driven from the lands.


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Dan, you don't have to leave town, but you and anyone else named Snyder can't stay with the team anymore.

That Snyder released a statement confirming the team is seeking potential buyers via Bank of America was enough for fans to celebrate in the streets. Snyder has been an awful owner, filled with investigations over poor behavior and losing games. It was evident from day one when firing long-time staffers and flagrantly smoking cigars in Redskins Park despite state smoking bans in buildings. He didn't care about rules.

Snyder literally choked a golden goose to death and blamed it on Bruce Allen. Well, the public no longer cares about Snyder just wanting to win. People want justice and the myriad of investigations is creating a choke hold that can only be escaped by sailing off on his yacht. Go buy a European soccer team or something.

So who's the next owner? Jeff Bezos is the early leader. The NFL would love to have him after the latest Amazon Prime deal on Thursday nights. Bezos can't be outbid if he chooses, but his track record suggests an absentee owner who focuses on marketing and money rather than winning games.

Ted Leonsis brings mixed feelings. His ownership of the Wizards has been terrible. Sure, the Capitals won a Stanley Cup under Leonsis and games are the most exciting sporting event in town, but Leonsis is also chasing the sports betting money and creating synergy between his sports franchises and TV networks. That's great, but it's still not quite the winning formula.

Mark Zuckerberg? Please.

But, keep your eyes on Byron Allen, who created the Weather Channel and 60 TV shows. Allen is reportedly worth $800 million so he'd need partners, but the NFL urged him to bid for the Denver Broncos earlier this year. Allen lost to Walmart money, but the league would love a minority owner in Washington. Count New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft among Allen's supporters.

"Listen, buying an NFL football team is a process and we had the pleasure of being a part of that process," said Allen to TMZ. "We didn't get this one, but I'm highly confident we'll get the next one."

And bidding for the next one will probably top $6 billion if several groups compete. When the team was sold two years after Jack Kent Cooke's death, the initial price of $250 million soared to $800 million. There's no reason the team won't go for more than book value of $5.4 billion or so.

And here's the final bonus to a new owner – the RFK site will suddenly be in play. City leaders have been dragging their feet over developing that site for years waiting for the team to change ownership. The NFL would love to return to the city. So would most fans. City politicians kept Snyder at arm's length, but Bezos, Leonsis or Allen will get keys to the city.

Just follow the burgundy and brick road.

Rick Snider has covered Washington sports since 1978. Follow him on Twitter: @Snide_Remarks.

 

[skinz2winz]

What is amazing is we are talking about Snyder actually really selling. I feel like its Christmas time already and we are not even to Thanksgiving yet. If and when Snyder sells it we can roll out the, "What I am thankful for" quotes...

 

[duke1861]

For some reason I just don't want Jay Z. Really didn't get anyone to Brooklyn and I would hate to see a roster full of Roc Nation athletes that can't play. Look at the Lakers. Roster full of Clutch Sports athletes and we suck.

What about a combo of Byron Allen, bezos and Jay z?
Allen doesn't have enough money, but my guy tells me he would be good.
Bezos has the money.
Jay z has the brand..

I doubt it will work because if bezos wants the commanders, he is getting them. I still think Jay z brings respect and I think it would resonate in the NFL.

 

[duke1861]

Rivera and his cohorts would be gone within minutes. Bezos or the new owner group would have the brains to hire a real GM to build from scratch.

 

[Sportster 72]

You want an owner who will find good football people and hire them. Respect comes from having an outstanding football organization.

 

[Ojb81]

bezos from wapo is shady

No that's eminem

 

[skinz2winz]

What about a combo of Byron Allen, bezos and Jay z?
Allen doesn't have enough money, but my guy tells me he would be good.
Bezos has the money.
Jay z has the brand..

I doubt it will work because if bezos wants the commanders, he is getting them. I still think Jay z brings respect and I think it would resonate in the NFL.

Just to touch on this a bit, I heard yesterday that the league office really likes Allen and are willing to assist to make this happen. Perhaps a combo of Allen & Jay Z would work money wise and not include Bezos. I can say I hope we rebrand with new name if the sale happens.

 

[kbso83432]

 

[Sportster 72]

Just to touch on this a bit, I heard yesterday that the league office really likes Allen and are willing to assist to make this happen. Perhaps a combo of Allen & Jay Z would work money wise and not include Bezos. I can say I hope we rebrand with new name if the sale happens.

Allen and Jay Z have $2 billion combined. The cost of the team and a new stadium is possibly $10 billion. That is pocket change for Bezos.

As mentioned in that video ... Bezos has a huge location in northern VA, owns the Post and has Thursday night TV rights. If he wants the team he likely has it.

 

[Breed]

bezos from wapo is shady

What billionaire isn't shady?

 

[Breed]

For some reason I just don't want Jay Z. Really didn't get anyone to Brooklyn and I would hate to see a roster full of Roc Nation athletes that can't play. Look at the Lakers. Roster full of Clutch Sports athletes and we suck.

Kevin Durant signed with Brooklyn under Roc Nation management. I've been told he's a top 3 or better Bball player in the known universe.