FedEx asks Redskins to change name

[comochiefsfan]

JUST IN: @FedEx has asked the Washington @Redskins to change its name. Here is the statement:

“We have communicated to the team in Washington our request that they change the team name.“

— ABC 7 News - WJLA (@ABC7News) July 2, 2020

Here we go. I think part of the reason we’ve been safe from this kind of stuff is because the Redskins have always been a bigger target. Now that there’s pressure from sponsors Snyder is going to feel the heat like never before.

If they go down, make no mistake, the mob will come for us next.

[wazu]

Admirals is lame. After hearing about what Jag fans are doing this week, I really think Washington should have gone with "Washington Clownshow". Just imagine all you could do with that. The crowd could dress up and the pan around the stands would be nightmare fuel for all opposing players and fans.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by RealSNR

Better than a WNBA team name.

I hate mascots that don't end in an s.

Your team is made up of players. Each player has a mind, body, and makes his own decisions. Together, they act individually, but work as a TEAM.

They're not a substance. Or an idea. Your kicker is not some idea. It's not a "dream" or a "liberty."

Plus, it's more intimidating to know that you're about to play the Washington Football Teams.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I was really into the University of North Dakota Ermines, but the leadership of the university had no artistic sensibilities at all.

I'm still really pissed about that.

Everybody in town still wears Fighting Sioux gear. Because Fighting Hawks is the dumbest thing they could have come up with. When I saw that was one of the names that made the cut to 20 or whatever it was, I thought that was some kind of joke, like every person on the committee said, "Hey, wouldn't it be funny if I voted for the worst one?"

This is how we will one day have Seymour Butts as president, people.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by wazu

Admirals is lame. After hearing about what Jag fans are doing this week, I really think Washington should have gone with "Washington Clownshow". Just imagine all you could do with that. The crowd could dress up and the pan around the stands would be nightmare fuel for all opposing players and fans.

It would still be better than Red Tails. If my football team changed their name to that, I'd switch teams.

(And I don't care about the history or politics. I'm just talking about the name "Red Tails". It's a terrible name.)

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Bowser

RealSNRS

I can do it if you want me to, lol

Washington RealSNRs? That sounds flashy!

[Curé]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

Already been ruled out.

good. that's our name when they force the chiefs to change. kansas city red wolves. drink it in.

because our mascot is a nightmare wolf/raccoon hybrid. it fits.

[KCUnited]

The Washington Carvers was a missed opportunity

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by RealSNR

I'm still really pissed about that.

Everybody in town still wears Fighting Sioux gear. Because Fighting Hawks is the dumbest thing they could have come up with. When I saw that was one of the names that made the cut to 20 or whatever it was, I thought that was some kind of joke, like every person on the committee said, "Hey, wouldn't it be funny if I voted for the worst one?"

This is how we will one day have Seymour Butts as president, people.

I'm convinced that if they had gone with Ermines they would be one of the top college athletic programs in the country right now.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by RealSNR

Better than a WNBA team name.

I hate mascots that don't end in an s.

Your team is made up of players. Each player has a mind, body, and makes his own decisions. Together, they act individually, but work as a TEAM.

They're not a substance. Or an idea. Your kicker is not some idea. It's not a "dream" or a "liberty."

I like Avalanche, because your team can act like a massive pile of snow and destroy other teams in its path.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

Redtails would've been much worse

I actually like Redtails. Really, I liked all of the "Red" names I heard thrown around: Redwolves, Redtails, Redhawks (that's a new one but sounds cool enough).

Admirals isn't bad. Commanders wouldn't have been terrible either.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

I like Avalanche, because your team can act like a massive pile of snow and destroy other teams in its path.

It’s fine that the NHL lets the Avalanche, Wild, and Kraken through.

But the NFL likes the idea of tradition. It doesn’t want some modern conceptual mascot muddying up the works

[MarkDavis'Haircut]

Originally Posted by Curé

good. that's our name when they force the chiefs to change. kansas city red wolves. drink it in.

because our mascot is a nightmare wolf/raccoon hybrid. it fits.

Braves and Chiefs are next on the agenda.

Give it 5-10 years.

[Balto]

I still like the idea of keeping "Kansas City Chiefs" but change the Native American theme to a First Responders type theme.

Something kinda like this..

[PunkinDrublic]

I see nothing wrong with Washington Hogs. A lot of their fans called the Redskins the hogs so it’s a nod to their tradition.

[Valiant]

Chiefs should just move to Celtic or European design.

The word is french origin after all.