The cancer was removed. That was a big issue. Eight days after the surgery, Snyder took a vacation to southern Florida with his wife and some close friends, including former CNN anchorman Bernard Shaw and Redskins Vice President Pepper Rodgers. It was a very emotional time. It was different and special, and you just go through it. . . .
People are all surprised.
They say, 'You're so young. The answer is that although people are taken aback, the nice thing you see is compassion in people. There is a greatness in all people, I believe. It appears that Snyder has made good on that pledge. But Schottenheimer has encouraged Snyder to be involved, and Snyder said his decreased visibility in recent months on the football side of the Redskins' operations is a reflection of his confidence in Schottenheimer, not health considerations.