Washington DC's NFL franchise to get a new name

[bullet 1596]

6 hours ago, RDCanecutter said:

NFL fans gonna NFL fan about something.

Well I imagine most Cowboy fans would be fine if they just cancelled the franchise.

[Bill Brasky 1439]

Washington (social justice) Warriors 

[aggie08 21421]

1 minute ago, Bill Brasky said:

Washington (social justice) Warriors 

Clever.

[petscii 1189]

DC FOOTBALL is what I would pick.  But you know a large segment are going to wear the old gear for years to make a point.

[Pato del Muerto 52338]

5 minutes ago, Bill Brasky said:

Washington (social justice) Warriors 

Warriors are on the verbötten list 

[Bill Brasky 1439]

fine then, Worriers 

[Nivek 16848]

Washington Conquistadors

[Guest]

Potomac Paddlers.

Wait.  Wrong river.

Potomac Peddlers.

[Cairn Horn88 8163]

Washington Paleface

['stache 21753]

3 hours ago, bullet said:

Well I imagine most Cowboy fans would be fine if they just cancelled the franchise.

 Nah, I like kicking their asses every year, even when we suck.

[LTbear 4158]

1 hour ago, 'stache said:

 Nah, I like kicking their asses every year, even when we suck.

This right here 

[Murfdogg21 4412]

Washington Webelos

[idigTexas 2265]

Athletic Club of the District of Columbia...or AC/DC when brevity is required.

Of those suggested, I like the Wingers.  I also like the Pigskins suggestion, as it allows the Hogettes to stay relevant. 

 

I'm sure it will end up being something with no creativity, Generals, Sentinels, Monuments, Senators, Congress, Statesmen, blah, blah, yawn.

[Walden Ponderer 12639]

Washington Restricted Airspace with Overpriced Hotels and Surly Bellboys

[Armybrat 40721]

15 hours ago, Bill Brasky said:

Washington (social justice) Warriors 

Swamp Warriors. /cr

Swamp Rats

Edited July 5, 2020 by Armybrat

[Guest]

From an article on ESPN concerning the name change:

Rivera told the Post it is important that a new nickname respects Native American culture and traditions, while also saluting the military. Rivera is the son of an Army officer.

 

Is all of that important for the nickname?   If so, why?

Edited July 5, 2020 by slorch

[Surly Bevo 24695]

The Washington 

20 minutes ago, slorch said:

From an article on ESPN concerning the name change:

while also saluting the military

 

 

The Washington Not College Materials seems a bit wordy....

[Guest]

8 minutes ago, Surly Bevo said:

The Washington 

The Washington Not College Materials seems a bit wordy....

They're using that for the G-League team in the NBA.

[Brothahorn 10085]

From an article on ESPN concerning the name change:
Rivera told the Post it is important that a new nickname respects Native American culture and traditions, while also saluting the military. Rivera is the son of an Army officer.
 
Is all of that important for the nickname?   If so, why?

Check all the boxes.

And why did Ron take the job if the name was so problematic?

[Pato del Muerto 52338]

Whashington Whigs

[OrangEngr 1034]

39 minutes ago, slorch said:

From an article on ESPN concerning the name change:

Rivera told the Post it is important that a new nickname respects Native American culture and traditions, while also saluting the military. Rivera is the son of an Army officer.

 

Is all of that important for the nickname?   If so, why?

So... Washington Windtalkers?

[Guest]

1 minute ago, OrangEngr said:

So... Washington Windtalkers?

and the palefaces will glorify Nicholas Cage when they hear the name...

[C-Man 27036]

Washington Orangeskins

(SIAP)

[ImissWallyPryor 9045]

9 minutes ago, OrangEngr said:

So... Washington Windtalkers?

Respecting Native American Indigenous people AND the military?

There is only one answer...I introduce the Washington Code Talkers.

 

Oh wait...the Japanese might be offended. 

Edited July 5, 2020 by ImissWallyPryor
I’ll eventually think of something.

[Stella Link 534]

Odds have the Jeffersons at +700??

Then, how about the Washington Weezies??

 

 

[Sgt Hulk 13643]

Why not just change the image to the redskin potato and call it a day 

[Guest]

[Sgt Hulk 13643]

Nailed it 

[Cairn Horn88 8163]

Then there's....Washington Forked Tongues.

[Doc Reeves 6434]

3 minutes ago, Cairn Horn88 said:

Then there's....Washington Forked Tongues.

never happen.

 

too perfect 

[Murfdogg21 4412]

Washington Tomahawks, honoring native warriors and badass missiles. 

[conVINCEd 21468]

On 7/4/2020 at 1:34 PM, C-Man said:

Have a few Native American friends/acquaintances and they've been banging on this for years. It's time for a change.

I see the Cleveland Indians are likely to do the same. I think they should bring back the Cleveland Spiders.

Naps.

[ChickenSandwich 9798]

Drop the nickname. The team should simply be called “Washington “. Unofficial mascot is a Hog. 

[RDCanecutter 26246]

23 hours ago, slorch said:

Potomac Paddlers.

I actually paddled a kayak on the Potomac, so maybe they could be the Washington Infected Open Sores.

[Deej 76540]

8 hours ago, ImissWallyPryor said:

Respecting Native American Indigenous people AND the military?

There is only one answer...I introduce the Washington Code Talkers.

 

Oh wait...the Japanese might be offended. 

Everyone is ok with offending Asians.

[Deej 76540]

How about renaming them "Dallas' Bitch"?

Series record 73-45-2

Edited July 6, 2020 by Deej

[mdleast 8258]

How about renaming them "Dallas' Bitch"?
Series record 73-45-2

[MadBurgerMaker 403]

Edited July 6, 2020 by MadBurgerMaker

[Longboard Horn 40119]

If they want to keep the Native American logo, then what the franchise needs to do is talk to a local tribe and get permission to use their name, just like how Florida State gets permission from Seminole nation to use the Seminole as their mascot. 

[DigglerontheHoof 21051]

Washington Scandal 

[Walden Ponderer 12639]

11 minutes ago, DigglerontheHoof said:

Washington Scandal 

Well, that's got some interesting logo possibilities.

[Rockethorn1978 6061]

So Redskins have to change? I don't watch the news anymore but has anything been said about the Chiefs? What about the Cowboys? Seems like everything is getting cancelled by the mob so what about those racist Cowboys that roamed this land back in the 1800's? I saw the Indians stuff was curious about other team names? Texans? there has been a time Texans were racist so that represents a racist right? 

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

They have a great helmet with the R on it.  The Washington Redacteds.

[Guadaloopy 10918]

Cowboys won’t be a target until after the Texas Rangers get served.  I’m surprised that a team name based on a law enforcement agency with a blatantly checkered history in race relations hasn’t come under fire yet. 

['stache 21753]

57 minutes ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

So Redskins have to change? I don't watch the news anymore but has anything been said about the Chiefs? What about the Cowboys? Seems like everything is getting cancelled by the mob so what about those racist Cowboys that roamed this land back in the 1800's? I saw the Indians stuff was curious about other team names? Texans? there has been a time Texans were racist so that represents a racist right? 

[Murfdogg21 4412]

Animal mascots only from now on!!1!1!!

[Scholz 11933]

I would assume this guy is on deck.

[mdmost 42841]

1 hour ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

So Redskins have to change? I don't watch the news anymore but has anything been said about the Chiefs? What about the Cowboys? Seems like everything is getting cancelled by the mob so what about those racist Cowboys that roamed this land back in the 1800's? I saw the Indians stuff was curious about other team names? Texans? there has been a time Texans were racist so that represents a racist right? 

Since you don't read or watch the news, you might be interested to know that no mob demanded the name be changed at this particular moment. FedEx and other corporate sponsors of the Washington franchise wanted the name changed. So if corporations are the mobs then maybe you'll have something else to whine about. If AT&T, Nike, and Pepsi want the Cowboys to change their name then maybe they'll ask for that. But they won't so stop fretting over hyperbolic scenarios that aren't in the cards. 

Edited July 6, 2020 by mdmost

[texifornia 56487]

10 minutes ago, Scholz said:

I would assume this guy is on deck.

Chief Wahoo's already gone, unless you buy it at retail stores in Ohio (for some reason). But yeah, based on the statement the team put out, they're also mulling a change.

EDIT: There is a reason, thanks Wikipedia:

Quote

However, as to maintain their trademark on the logo, along with the words 'Tribe' and 'Wahoo', and prevent their dilution, the team continues to sell limited merchandise with Chief Wahoo, only in its physical team store.

 

Edited July 6, 2020 by texifornia

['stache 21753]

7 minutes ago, Scholz said:

I would assume this guy is on deck.

He's already been eliminated in an official capacity, but there is still shit being sold with it, and that likely will end soon too.