Washington NFL team might change its name and here are some

I read through that yesterday. I can't believe how bad most of those are. The only one I really like is Redtails. I think that would be a cool name with meaning.

sounds like a winner

kind of badass in that it reminds that they were canceled. certainly worlds better than anything on that list.

they'd just call them the washington native americans and troll the fuck out of this country. why the hell not. Everyone is full of shit anyway. No really wants to acknowledge that there was a full blown genocide right here in this country, not 200 years ago.

Call them the native americans. Let people know it aint going away. We did it. OWn it.

In comment 15223394 japanhead said:

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kind of badass in that it reminds that they were canceled. certainly worlds better than anything on that list.

Agreed.

I feel like Ass Clowns represents the fans, the current owner, the past owner and the residents in the general vicinity of the team. I would throw out Ass Monkeys out there too - which also ticks all the boxes - but might get the animal rights people lathered up.

That sounds like a terrible movie not a sports team.

The memes would be relentless whenever they’re bad defensively.

DCFC rings well.

How about The Archies.

Will there logo be a pair of Ray-Bans?

And what does 32FC mean?

In comment 15223390 Danny Kanell said:

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I read through that yesterday. I can't believe how bad most of those are. The only one I really like is Redtails. I think that would be a cool name with meaning.

Redtails and Red Hogs are the only ones I like.

Feels lame to have an NFL team copy the soccer style club names.

When are we not in wars ?

Foreskins

Those are terrible. Just leave it football team. Its not any worse than that list.

The Washington Tribe or will that still get them into trouble?

Washington FCFC=

“Washington F*ck F*ck”


That’s gotta be the name

In comment 15223394 japanhead said:

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kind of badass in that it reminds that they were canceled. certainly worlds better than anything on that list.

Why? Is it not enough that they changed the name? Must they pay for their past sins in perpetuity? Are you afraid some other sports team might consider "Redskins" an acceptable name at some point in the future unless there's a reminder that it isn't?

Wait, can you pluralize Lone Ranger? :-)

They should use a retro mid/late sixties pop band type or name. No need for any stinking s'es at the end.

The Washington Briefcase

They should just go with “The Skins” and not even have Washington in the name. That’s what everyone called them for years anyway.

would be an easy transition.

Seattle's confuse everyone

Baseball Nationals, Football Federals

Sort of like Detroit Tigers and Lions.

it’s their color. Red in the name also is a way of still keeping some of the former name.

In comment 15223460 FranknWeezer said:

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would be an easy transition.

Agree with Red Hogs

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That entire list is awful.

Otherwise known as Last Place Football Club.

honor and bring even more attention to American heroes.

The Washington Football Club.... or Fight Club....The first rule of Washington Football Club....

In comment 15223478 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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Agreed, I love it.

is fucking idiotic.

So yeah, that fits.

Red Tails is the only name on that list that doesnt suck.

teams used to be named with just a color

In comment 15223401 trueblueinpw said:

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I feel like Ass Clowns represents the fans, the current owner, the past owner and the residents in the general vicinity of the team. I would throw out Ass Monkeys out there too - which also ticks all the boxes - but might get the animal rights people lathered up.

+1

Redtails is by far the best name and it’s so close to the original one. No brainer to me

we like cute names here in the states but location only works in many leagues around the world.

sounds really f'ing dumb

Unless they have copyright problems..legal issues tying it up...

would do it

is the way to go.

Don't fix what isn't broken.

Is the only name you choose from this list

In comment 15223528 rocco8112 said:

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is the way to go. Don't fix what isn't broken.

I agree, but I imagine they don't like their abbreviation looking like a certain other acronym

DC Football Club would get my vote

Don't we all know that's what he really wants anyways.

😄

No matter, They’ll always be the Redskins to me .

The Washington Bottomless Mimosas?

The Washington Pretentious Douchebags Who Wouldn't be Caught Dead Here 15 Years Ago.

The Washington Theismans Washington Senators,retro Washington Potheads,legal or the Washington Pelosi's ode to Nance

double entendre, anyone?

Assuming they can get that trademark from that guy in Alexandria that has 5,000 trademarks.

would have been an easy winner.

In comment 15223625 kdog77 said:

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would have been an easy winner.

Their mascot and helmet emblem could be none other than the famous crimefighter Wonder Warthog. Their cheerleaders could than be known as the Piltdown Pigs.

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and his buddy, Piltdown Pig (the Pig from the Past)...

but the SWIFTS?

by The New York Football Giants!


Future headline somewhere..

there are a couple decent names for them on that list I admit.

SKINS is number one out of those.

Monuments
Federales
Generals
Interns
AC/DCs
Granite

From a known insider over there that league expects it to be Redwolves or Red Hogs.

Red Hogs makes the most sense to me given their unofficial nickname all these years.

I like it or Vinegar Peppers

In comment 15223807 Paulie Walnuts said:

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I like it or Vinegar Peppers

Yeah, I agree. Red Hogs is my pick

All they had to do was change the logo to a peanut or a potato

In comment 15223478 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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The Red Tails is legitimately the clear winner, and in my humble opinion, truly the only proper selection. Any other name given the situation within our country over recent years, would be an insult to the ideals of the country.

I say that, because selecting any other name would purely be for potentially more lucrative marketing purposes (for example, selecting a name because it shows better response from younger demographics). No other name holds more goodwill, and no other name would be as fitting given this is the football team representing the nation's Capital. Civil rights pioneers and leaders, highly successful war-time performance, highly decorated pilots and squadrons, fully-deserving the honor of being the namesake for the home city of our federal government which encompasses command of our military. All boxes checked off.

Also, who the hell would be against honoring a famously successful segregated WWII P-51 Mustang squadron? They averaged about 50% less bomber losses on their escort missions compared to all-white fighter units also in P-51's. You'd have to be pretty hateful/heartless not to take the opportunity to acknowledge the Red Tails on a stage of this magnitude. Given recent events, it would be taking the high-road and I would truly respect our rival NFC East team for honoring those brave pioneers and their legacy that lives on through their families.
Red Tail Information & Background - ( New Window )

Why not use the city's unofficial nickname...

In comment 15223643 BMac said:

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In comment 15223625 kdog77 said: Quote: would have been an easy winner. Their mascot and helmet emblem could be none other than the famous crimefighter Wonder Warthog. Their cheerleaders could than be known as the Piltdown Pigs.

The Warthogs was the name of their local indoor soccer club that was marketed heavily in the late 90’s early 2000’s. Wouldn’t go over well down here.

WFT is actually a great name and unique in the nfl. I want them to have the worst name. Please.. Presidents.

is that a lot of them are tied up legally, by "Trademark Squatters". In the WFT situation, that's what happened.

Trademark squatter says only four name options are viable for 2020 season

Trademark Squatter Offering Redskins His Names Under 1 Condition

I'll guess Snyder has worked things out for a lot of the names above (Redtails is an example). I'm not sure why "Guardians" is there, since I thought the XFL had that name trademarked (New York Guardians), though the NFL may have worked that out as well with the owners of that trademark.

They do have that name trademarked

The Washington Team Formerly Known As.
They can put some kind of crazy symbol on their helmet to stand for their name.
Of course, it’d work better in Minnesota.

The Washington Team Formerly Known As.
They can put some kind of crazy symbol on their helmet to stand for their name.
Of course, it’d work better in Minnesota.

The only ones I like are
Monarchs
Redtails
Redwolves
Renegades
Warriors
WTF

and you know which one I'd choose.

Wild Hogs. It would honor their greatest period in the NFL. It will keep the older fans happy while not alienating new ones. I'd avoid any name with Red in it or naming them after any group. It'll likely cause problems down the line if not immediately.

or...just keep Football Team. At first I thought it was stupid, but it's grown on me quite a bit

Would be non-controversial.

Go Falco!

there is a precedent.

and then keep the WFT going for another 5+ years or so, then change it suddenly one day.

There's a level of pettiness associated with keeping the WFT moniker. I'd embrace the outcry by self punishing more than what was required.

In comment 15223478 SFGFNCGiantsFan said:

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I think they should change it to WTF

clinging to the memory of an ex-girlfriend and will feel forced and pathetic. Excellent!

Awesome names for the capital of a representative democracy.

Washington Swamp Sows.

Can still use the pig noses and everything