Emmitt has idea for new name for Commanders

[Jeffkills]

It's not broke, and it'll never be 'fixed.'

 

[jobberone]

When they start saying boys and girls should be called purple penguins to avoid saying the words boy and girl then I have to make an effort.

But the topic is about Emmitt and his proposal about naming the Skins so let's leave it there. There is no need to bring other topics including race into it whatever your personal feelings may be. The N word has zero place here including that abbreviation. Period.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

Weren't the Iroquois native to the DC region? Why not see if they can get the backing of Iroquois nation to use that name and then they can try to keep the emblem as is.

 

[Fletch]

Well, my opinion is exactly opposite of many, I'm sure. I actually don't believe Snyder is going to be forced to change the name any time soon.

I hope he keeps it. You hear from one side how deragutory it is, then the other side says it's honorable. The media seems to try and decide for everyone. Keep the Commanders.

 

[DallasCowboys2080]

Weren't the Iroquois native to the DC region? Why not see if they can get the backing of Iroquois nation to use that name and then they can try to keep the emblem as is.

I'd be fine with that. makes sense.

 

[Dhragon]

I like the "Natives" as some suggested. The "Skins" would be okay I guess, but would be kind of weird ( naming a team after an organ - skin is technically an organ I've heard - meh. Might as well call themselves the Kidneys ).

 

[Doomsday101]

Washington cross dressers they already have guys in dresses in the stands. lol

 

[DallasCowboys2080]

the term "cowboys" is derogatory to the haters and we as fans love it. love that they hate it.

 

[WV Cowboy]

They have never shied away from calling themselves "The Hogs" God only knows why, I think it's a ridiculous identity to attach to your team.

We are talking about the football team here, ... not the cheerleaders, ... but good suggestion.

 

[CliffnDallas]

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!

Second!

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

I'd be fine with that. makes sense.

If they use it then I win the Internet.

 

[Ren]

I like the "Natives" as some suggested. The "Skins" would be okay I guess, but would be kind of weird ( naming a team after an organ - skin is technically an organ I've heard - meh. Might as well call themselves the Kidneys ).

Or something more reflective of their teams play like the rectums

 

[TVMan]

The Alright, Alright, Alrights?
The McConnies?

 

[Sportsbabe]

u could be right but I was reading that there were a number of meanings for that term. one of which was how many Commanders one could get. how many skins one could scalp as a trophy. I'm fine with skins honestly. but the critics and pc crowd probably wouldn't be still. but if this is the answer than cool. I just don't see how. a comedian I heard said they should just changed their name to sunburned white people.

Now that's a good joke. LOL

 

[5Stars]

We are talking about the football team here, ... not the cheerleaders, ... but good suggestion.

Well, I don't know about this post, but their cheerleaders are HOT! lol

Leave the women out of this!

 

[DallasEast]

Or the Natives. Nationals in baseball. Natives in football. It could work.

Maybe the Washington Tribe

What about using the name of the old baseball team, the Washington senators? That way I could say "I hope we kill the senators this weekend" without the secret service knocking on my door

Warriors

I preferred the idea of the 'Red Clouds' as the nickname. It would give an about face for the years of the Commanders name and it would allow the Washington fans to still dress in Native American regalia, but now it would be deemed as a tribute to the Native American culture and people.
YR

Weren't the Iroquois native to the DC region? Why not see if they can get the backing of Iroquois nation to use that name and then they can try to keep the emblem as is.

Smith's suggestion is a good marketing ploy but I doubt it would ever gain any real traction. Removing part of a word does not necessarily excise its meaning from the people it offends.

I like the above examples, some more than others. It would not surprise me that critics of the current name would look favorably on them as well. As the first people to habitate the Americas, Natives would be 100% on target. Tribe and Iroquois either depicts their historically accurate societal unit or non-derogatory self-identification, respectively. Warriors and Red Clouds align gracefully with various Native American cultures, but the current logo would not be applicable with those titles and would require suitable revision (and hopefully any changes will not change into something akin to the Cleveland Indians logo foolishness). Senators is a good suggestion but it totally removes a long-time ingrained identifying element of the franchise. Washington's critics wish to remove the derogatory application made to their culture, not remove the cultural association.

It's funny. The critics' contention gets maligned and warped a lot. It is a simple one though. The mascot name offends the vocal Native American critics. Historical tribal names such as Iroquois or Seminoles are rarely (if ever) contentious. It is their name of their ancestors. And cultural progression has outmoded "indians" as a current identifier, just as has been the case for other cultures, domestic or foreign, around the world forever. In other words, cultures routinely retire older monikers for newer ones.

End of commentary. Back to the thread.

 

[DuDa]

Warriors

I had the same thought. They would t have to change the logo or anything.

 

[Carolina Cowboy]

PC kills the normal discourse between humans when people start losing money and livelihoods and are essentially banished from society instead of trying to put the people ahead of the word and try to educate those people as to why that word may be offensive.

Nobody is going to lose a dime if the Commanders name is changed. In fact, history indicates that Snyder will actually make more money. Nobody is going to have their livelihood severely altered if the Commanders name is dropped. And Washington Commanders fans will still be fans of the team regardless of what they are called.

It's an embarrassing name for a team to be called in the NFL and they have every motivation to change it other than to be stubborn.

I'm all for fighting against political correctness and the way many people act with regards to it. But, this is not the hill I feel worth dying for. There are no repercussions if the name is changed other than Snyder and the NFL won't look like a bunch of ignorant and insensitive dopes anymore. I guess that is too much for them to deal with.





YR

Sorry YR - We'll just have to agree to disagree. It's not about money, it's about what is right. Forcing someone to change something simply because a vocal minority, many of whom share absolutely nothing in common with those "wronged", are upset about it, is NOT right.

It's a Commanders thread, not a politics thread, so that's all I'll say on the matter. No disrespect intended.

 

[sureletsrace]

Why not just the Washington Indians?

 

[Carolina Cowboy]

Funny thing about people. Each one has their own point of view. Just as you do.

Well said and touche'.