The NFL Wants to Fight Racism. Where Does That Leave Washington's Football Team?

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City officials want the league's social justice drive to take out the racial slur in the local team's name. "One wonders if Dan Snyder can hold out much longer, in the face of what looks as if it is a revolutionary change in what people will anymore tolerate," said Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington, D.C.'s non-voting delegate in Congress. "I understand that the word 'Redskins' is not about an African-American, but it is equally racist and equally opposed by African-Americans."

https://www.wsj.com/articles/washington-redskins-nfl-racism-name-controversy-11592901654

I am die hard San Francisco 49ers fan, and I am on the fence on this issue.
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It needs to be changed
03_Aggie
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That's between Snyder, his pocket book and Indians.

But let's not stop there, go ahead and off the chiefs, cowboys and patriots for good measure.

Forgot about the Vikings.

Crap, raiders and bucs too. There are sooooo many.
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don't forget Browns
Law Hall 69-72
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Macarthur said:

It needs to be changed

He could just drop the skins and keep the red(s). That would be more appropriate for a team in today's DC anyway.
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Dont forget the Bills, as Buffalo Bill killed lots of Native Americans.

The Saints oppress non-christians.

The Texans oppress non-Texans

The Giants oppress small people

The Steelers oppress clean energy

The Eagles, Ravens, Seahawks, Falcons, Cardinals oppress animals unable to fly
ORAggieFan
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49ers owned slaves. Lightning bolts kill people.

Redskins is pretty bad but I worry where this will go. My college team is stopping our "Civil War" rivalry and I'm not happy.
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I love that Dan Snyder gave a big middle finger to everyone wanting it changed. You wanna change it.... Buy the ****ing team
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.




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They're probably going to suck
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Mr.Bond said:

I love that Dan Snyder gave a big middle finger to everyone wanting it changed. You wanna change it.... Buy the ****ing team

The other owners could likely force his hand. If I'm him I'm figuring out how to capitalize on a change. Announce it to happen after the season. Then rename to something that is half assed.
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ORAggieFan said:

Mr.Bond said:

I love that Dan Snyder gave a big middle finger to everyone wanting it changed. You wanna change it.... Buy the ****ing team

The other owners could likely force his hand. If I'm him I'm figuring out how to capitalize on a change. Announce it to happen after the season. Then rename to something that is half assed.



Lawsuits out the ass would be coming.



There's days I really wish I was born in the 50s or 60s so the majority of my life wouldn't be filled with ****ing snowflakes
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.




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They existed back then too, just didn't have a platform to spew it from to the world.
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FedEx asked them today to change their name.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29401445/stadium-sponsor-fedex-asks-redskins-change-nickname

Also Nike has removed their nickname from their site...

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I expect nothing less from Nike....... The company who continues to promote their 500 dollar sneakers on the backs of child slave labor. Social justice my fat ass
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.




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Prediction: name gone by 2021 & Snyder makes billions with new development at RFK
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Mr.Bond said:

ORAggieFan said:

Mr.Bond said:

I love that Dan Snyder gave a big middle finger to everyone wanting it changed. You wanna change it.... Buy the ****ing team

The other owners could likely force his hand. If I'm him I'm figuring out how to capitalize on a change. Announce it to happen after the season. Then rename to something that is half assed.



Lawsuits out the ass would be coming.



There's days I really wish I was born in the 50s or 60s so the majority of my life wouldn't be filled with ****ing snowflakes

Jesus...You know, back with women and POC knew their place.
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Macarthur said:

Mr.Bond said:

ORAggieFan said:

Mr.Bond said:

I love that Dan Snyder gave a big middle finger to everyone wanting it changed. You wanna change it.... Buy the ****ing team

The other owners could likely force his hand. If I'm him I'm figuring out how to capitalize on a change. Announce it to happen after the season. Then rename to something that is half assed.



Lawsuits out the ass would be coming.



There's days I really wish I was born in the 50s or 60s so the majority of my life wouldn't be filled with ****ing snowflakes

Jesus...You know, back with women and POC knew their place.



Oh **** off race baiter
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.




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I read another Wall Street Journal Article: Keepers vs. Changers: An Ohio Town Divided Over the Redskins Nickname

Twice this week, the Forest Hills school board in Ohio convened special meetings over the issue that has divided the community for decades: the racial slur that had withstood serial efforts to remove it as a local high school's nicknameuntil now.

Anderson High School, in a predominantly white Cincinnati suburb, has gone by the Redskins for more than 80 years. It's far from the NFL team in Washington that has been subject to national scrutiny over the same issue as FedEx Corp., the Washington Redskins' most prominent sponsor, called for the franchise to change its name.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/keepers-vs-changers-an-ohio-town-divided-over-the-redskins-nickname-11593691201

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RIP to one of the best logos in sports.


First Chief Wahoo now this
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.




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It's official.



PabloSerna
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We always called them the "Foreskins"



- HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!!

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The Washington Pigskins

Same syllables
Can still play of The Hogs
Macarthur
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Mr.Bond said:

Macarthur said:

Mr.Bond said:

ORAggieFan said:

Mr.Bond said:

I love that Dan Snyder gave a big middle finger to everyone wanting it changed. You wanna change it.... Buy the ****ing team

The other owners could likely force his hand. If I'm him I'm figuring out how to capitalize on a change. Announce it to happen after the season. Then rename to something that is half assed.



Lawsuits out the ass would be coming.



There's days I really wish I was born in the 50s or 60s so the majority of my life wouldn't be filled with ****ing snowflakes

Jesus...You know, back with women and POC knew their place.



Oh **** off race baiter
Ok, Chief. What exactly did you mean by that comment in the context of talking about a team nickname that is based on a racial slur? What was great about the 50s & 60s. Serious question.
03_Aggie
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Macarthur said:

Mr.Bond said:

Macarthur said:

Mr.Bond said:

ORAggieFan said:

Mr.Bond said:

I love that Dan Snyder gave a big middle finger to everyone wanting it changed. You wanna change it.... Buy the ****ing team

The other owners could likely force his hand. If I'm him I'm figuring out how to capitalize on a change. Announce it to happen after the season. Then rename to something that is half assed.



Lawsuits out the ass would be coming.



There's days I really wish I was born in the 50s or 60s so the majority of my life wouldn't be filled with ****ing snowflakes

Jesus...You know, back with women and POC knew their place.



Oh **** off race baiter
Ok, Chief. What exactly did you mean by that comment in the context of talking about a team nickname that is based on a racial slur? What was great about the 50s & 60s. Serious question.


Please do not use the term Chief. It is offensive in nature.

Thank you.
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Redtails seems to be the new favorite among those that say it is the new favorite. If anybody knows who the Tuskegee Airmen were, that is the impetus.

Frankly, I have no issue with the Redskins at all, but Redtails would be cool.
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If they go with Redtails, the new uniforms should have a red patch over their butts.
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Washington Warriors. Keep Spear Helmet and colors. Snowflakes are happy and changes are minimal



EOT
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Law Hall 69-72
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Washington Bullets. No one should have a problem with that name.
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Washington honky killers, mascot is a redskin scalping the white man. Change the team fight song to Cherokee people by Paul revere and the raiders.
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Change the Indians mascot to Apu from the Simpsons' "Homer at the Bat' episode, keep the same name.

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Red Wolves has been one name gaining momentum
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Regardless of the new name, there is no way they have time to design a logo and uniform in the next couple of months (if they play this season)...I really don't think they can only change the name under the front collar and the logo/name on the helmet. If they want a clean break, they may even have to make a color change (or keep burgundy and change the accent color).

I predict they play with generic burgundy uniforms this year with a plain "W" on the helmet.

They could actually even just call themselves "Team Washington" for the year while they get everything worked out.
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Sounds like it will be announced tomorrow.
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This will do nothing to appease the crazies... they will keep coming with more demands. I can't even guarantee that "Cowboys" won't eventually cause the snowflakes to lose their minds!
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