On the same day we learned of former owner Dan Snyder’s misery regarding the Washington Commanders’ recent success, one of the new owners spent part of his evening with fans ahead of Sunday’s NFC championship game.
Washington fans held a meet-up and rally Saturday evening at the Hard Rock Cafe in Philadelphia. The place was packed with Commanders’ fans, and JP Finlay of 106.7 The Fan and NBC 4 Washington hosted an episode of his “All Ears” podcast.
Finlay had plenty of guests, including one of owner Josh Harris’ partners, Mitchell Rales. Rales, who, like Harris, grew up in the Washington, D.C. area as a fan of the Redskins and went to games as a kid. He’s a big-time fan. And before he attended an owner’s dinner on Saturday night, Rales visited the Hard Rock Cafe, where he spoke with Finlay, mingled with fans, and took pictures.
What’s the irony that on the same day we heard about Snyder’s new life, we see one of the Commanders’ owners out spending time with fans, something Snyder would’ve never done.
Washington’s broadcast team, legendary linebacker London Fletcher and Bram Weinstein, along with Regina Jackson, the mother of star rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, joined Rales.
What a night on our live “All Ears with @JPFinlayNBCS” from Hard Rock Cafe in Philly!
Here are some highlights w/ @dougkammerer, @RealBramW, @LFletcher59, crushed Eagles cookies, a visit from Mitch Rales & cameo from Jayden’s mom Regina
Full show here: https://t.co/uYr7JH0Wu3 pic.twitter.com/CZwn0iLwmb
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) January 26, 2025
For years, the Commanders were known as a sleeping giant. If only Snyder sold the team and they started winning consistently, the fans would return. It’s happened — and much sooner than expected.
On Sunday, if the Commanders can upset the Eagles, they’ll head to their first Super Bowl in 33 years.