Redskins Park protest yields low turnout Friday

Fans are a little disappointed at the low numbers at this morning’s planned protest at Redskins Park.

Redskins Park was supposed to be flooded with hundreds of fans who responded to the organizer’s Facebook page claiming they would come show their dissatisfaction with the current state of the organization. So far, that has not happened. Recent tweets from the site only show a handful of supporters. Fox 5’s Annie Yu tweeted the following picture:

The Redskins prepared for the influx of angry fans though, having attendees direct protesters to designated areas, according to reports from Redskins Park.   Many consider the entire movement a joke, while others remain practical.  Comments on social media have cited poor weather and Friday being a workday for the low turnout. But the show goes on, with many looking forward to increased numbers at Redskins Park Saturday.   This morning Redskins protest organizers posted this message on Facebook:

"Hoping tomorrow’s turnout is much bigger. Thanks to everyone who showed up and braved the nasty weather this morning."

Meanwhile another protest has sprung. Tom Manatos of Bethesda, Maryland has started a petition online called, “Boycott the Redskins Until Dan Snyder Sells The Team”.   Details of the petition include the following:

"Only one thing will fix the emotional torture the Redskins fans have endured over the last 18 years and that is for Dan Snyder to sell the team.  Until Snyder sells we are boycotting the team and hope thousands of people will join us. Hit Snyder and the Redskins where it hurts most, the bank account.  Don’t buy one piece of Redskins gear, attend one game, or click on any link associated with the team’s website or social media accounts."

Fans are rightfully upset, watching two of their top receivers leave for other teams, along the firing of the general manager.  Add reports of how Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins personally asked for a trade, and it’s quite obvious as to why everyone’s upset or trying to leave.  Frustrations are boiling over. For a team whose season ticket waiting list is years long, that might change.