Before any fans panic, I ask that you hear me out. I’ve been a fan of the Washington Redskins for more than fifty-five years and I am not about to trade in my fandom anytime soon, if ever. However, that fandom demands some loyalty from the team – the relationship is not a one way street. There are a number of countless Redskins fans throughout the world and all of them are very passionate about the burgundy and gold. I am one of them. I’ll have more thoughts on that subject at the end of this opinion piece.