The Washington Commanders Thread | Page 2

Jul 3, 2020 at 9:55 AM

NineFourNiner
Hall of Fame
Posts: 76,163
NFL Pick 'em

Originally posted by linkboy:
It's not hard for Washington to change the name to the Warriors (Snyder even owns a trademark for the Washington Warriors ), keeping the Native American theme.

Change the name to the Warriors, update this uniform and your done.

Agree - very logical.

Jul 3, 2020 at 10:03 AM

#17

Fanaticofnfl
Veteran
Posts: 20,106

I agree. Warriors is most likely.

Another one I've heard is "Redtails" but then they'd have to re-brand everything.

Jul 3, 2020 at 10:09 AM

#18

49erWill
Hall of Fame
Posts: 86,397

Jul 3, 2020 at 10:18 AM

#19

pdizo916
Member
Posts: 38,241

Nope. Not the warriors.

Jul 3, 2020 at 10:35 AM

#20

Young2Rice
Veteran
Posts: 71,546

Washington SEALS

Jul 3, 2020 at 10:38 AM

#21

49erF90
Veteran
Posts: 772

Not the Warriors. There's only one Warriors team.

Jul 3, 2020 at 10:40 AM

#22

CatchMaster80
Veteran
Posts: 19,056

Originally posted by JoseCortez:
Why aren't the braves or the chiefs getting any heat?

That tomahawk chop is the most racist chant

The chop has come under a lot of criticism. It's really stupid and it's not even original. They pretty much took the FSU spear chuck and changed it to a chop.Those rubber tomahawks are really lame. Braves and Chiefs aren't really racist like Redskins but they have seen some heat. I always thought Redskins was a really bad racist slur. That and the old Indians logo with Chief Wahoo all bug eyed and bright red. They finally got rid of him.

Jul 3, 2020 at 10:48 AM

#23

GoreGoreGore
10HourChicken
Posts: 60,705
NFL Pick 'em

Originally posted by 49erF90:
Not the Warriors. There's only one Warriors team.

The Waldorf Warrior fans will need to get over it.

Jul 3, 2020 at 10:59 AM

#24

Garoppolis
Veteran
Posts: 377

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

I've seen far more white people offended by the name than actual Natives but if enough people want it changed, go ahead and change it. The franchise will still suck no matter what they call it as long as Snyder is the owner.

That poll only required the polled to be 1/16 Native American. So, basically, a lot of white Redskins fans who claimed to have a little Native American blood didn't think it was offensive.

Jul 3, 2020 at 11:06 AM

#25

CatchMaster80
Veteran
Posts: 19,056

If they rename the team and come up with a new logo, look at all the money they'll make off of new gear.

Jul 3, 2020 at 11:07 AM

#26

VaBeachNiner
Veteran
Posts: 59,228

Washington Bullets.

Jul 3, 2020 at 11:08 AM

#27

Garoppolis
Veteran
Posts: 377

Originally posted by 49erWill:

A Native American group suggested the Washington RedHawks awhile back. I like it for several reasons..

It rolls off the tongue a lot like Redskins, so people could get used to it quickly.
DC is fairly close to Baltimore, which has the Ravens and Orioles. It fits with the bird theme.
A hawk is a symbol of strength, thus a good football name.
There are a decent number of hawks in the DC Area, so it makes sense.
They wouldn't have to change the uniforms much, as you have shown.

[ Edited by Garoppolis on Jul 3, 2020 at 11:08 AM ]

Jul 3, 2020 at 11:12 AM

#28

GoreGoreGore
10HourChicken
Posts: 60,705
NFL Pick 'em

Originally posted by Garoppolis:
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

I've seen far more white people offended by the name than actual Natives but if enough people want it changed, go ahead and change it. The franchise will still suck no matter what they call it as long as Snyder is the owner.

That poll only required the polled to be 1/16 Native American. So, basically, a lot of white Redskins fans who claimed to have a little Native American blood didn't think it was offensive.

Ya there was some other issues with that poll as well. Basically, it sucked.

The fact is, when you're talking about skin color, certain facial features, it can and sometimes it does, have a racist connotation.

If a team right now were to change their name to the Slanted Eyes or Blackskins it would be a big issues. This Redskins name change is long overdue.

Jul 3, 2020 at 11:45 AM

#29

JustinMT
Veteran
Posts: 45,668

Ron Rivera on Redskins name on Monday: "I think that's a discussion for another time."

Ron Rivera on Redskins name on Friday: "This issue is of personal importance to me." https://t.co/xWwnYgR7v6
— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) July 3, 2020

Jul 3, 2020 at 11:51 AM

#30

Overkill
Moderator
Posts: 11,532
NFL Pick 'em

Originally posted by NineFourNiner:

Originally posted by linkboy:
It's not hard for Washington to change the name to the Warriors (Snyder even owns a trademark for the Washington Warriors ), keeping the Native American theme.

Change the name to the Warriors, update this uniform and your done.

Agree - very logical.

LOL, that won't work

Marquette University, responding to concerns from American Indians, will drop "Warriors" as the nickname for its athletic teams, a published report said Friday.

LINK