Is Dan Snyder making Commanders sale more complicated than needed?

Could Dan Snyder make the Washington Commanders sale process more complicated as things continue to be examined by the NFL?

All signs point to Josh Harris' ownership group taking charge of the Washington Commanders sooner rather than later. Just when the official confirmation date arrives is still unclear, but it would be a major disappointment if things didn't get resolved positively before the 2023 campaign gets underway.

It's been an exhausting process for fans, who just want their new era to begin without the presence of Dan Snyder clouding matters. After two decades of mediocrity, misery, and everything in between, everyone wants this chapter to close to bring a sense of closure.

There is no way back for Snyder. Especially following the numerous scandals and allegations centered around the Commanders under his leadership.

But could Snyder make things more complicated than needed given his notoriously stubborn nature?

Commanders sale will be done in stages by Dan Snyder

According to Mark Maske and Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post, league officials have begun discussions with Snyder about approving the sale in stages. A positive step after radio silence between the two parties for months but there are still many hurdles to overcome before further confidence arrives.

This does not follow the protocols normally associated with an NFL franchise sale. But where Snyder is concerned, that isn't surprising.

Snyder and the Commanders are still under investigation about toxic workplace environments, sexual misconduct, and a loan that allegedly did not receive approval from three minority owners at the time. The departing owner is probably hoping these get swept under the carpet on his way out, but the concerned individuals are demanding the NFL takes action to ensure they get justice.

Maske and Jhabvala highlighted indemnification as the key point. The reporters revealed that the league wants Snyder to remove any such clause from the deal and also prevent the billionaire from taking action against the NFL depending on the conclusions.

"For the sale to be completed and ratified, the other owners will want Snyder not only to drop any attempt to be indemnified himself but also to indemnify the league and the other owners against future legal liability and costs, according to one of those people."

- Mark Maske and Nicki Jhabvala, WP

Considering how petulant Snyder is and how he feels ostracized by the league, bowing to their demands won't be his preferred approach. Therefore, a situation could emerge where he digs in his heels and hopes for a compromise that better works in his favor.

If this scenario comes to fruition then it might delay the sale further, making it more complicated than needed. Even if the end goal will be the same, Snyder won't want to back down based on the way he's conducted himself throughout the saga.

Alarm bells shouldn't be ringing just yet. The Harris group's proposals seem to progressing positively with an infrastructure that was seldom seen under Snyder, who remains the biggest remaining stumbling block to the agreement moving forward.

The NFL doesn't want to be on the hook for Snyder's incompetence. They are also under immense pressure from those making claims to do the right thing before Washington's current owner rides off into the sunset with $6.05 billion.

It's a precarious situation. Knowing how unpredictable Snyder can be without his own way, it's something Roger Goodell and other influential figures must handle with extreme care.