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[quote=mooby;1286323]I concede your first point. Still think the ratio of fans leaving over the crap football and our franchise's reputation being in the shitter is probably 90% vs. the fans who left because of the name change.

Even here - how many fans do we have who publicly declared the name change was the last straw and they were out? Just for sample size. [B]We got 1 guy here who says he might leave for continuity purposes[/B].[/quote]

If Daniel Snyder started a brand new team anywhere but the DC area, would you become a fan?

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Fun interview with Coach Ron. He likes the name Red Wolves.


[url]https://www.ballysports.com/watch/vod/home-with-annie-agar-ron-rivera[/url]

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[quote=Monkeydad;1286333]Fun interview with Coach Ron. He likes the name Red Wolves.


[url]https://www.ballysports.com/watch/vod/home-with-annie-agar-ron-rivera[/url][/quote]

He also likes WFT and Redtails... Ron is always positive so not surprised here

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Cleveland Bengals

[quote=Monkeydad;1286307]Meanwhile. the Browns new throwbacks look great.


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[quote=mooby;1286323]I concede your first point. Still think the ratio of fans leaving over the crap football and our franchise's reputation being in the shitter is probably 90% vs. the fans who left because of the name change.

Even here - how many fans do we have who publicly declared the name change was the last straw and they were out? Just for sample size. We got 1 guy here who says he might leave for continuity purposes.[/quote]

I'd imagine the name change affected the Redskins remaining diaspora more than the local fans when I say a chunk it wouldn't surprise me if they lost 40-50% their remaining fans that didn't live in the DC area. I stuck around because my solution was to ignore the change - ie I still only call them the Redskins, and only buy and wear Redskins gear (which is obviously now customized or pirated). Although, I do have a nice Chase Young Redskins jersey, which is an official NFL version, imagine that may be worth something in a few years (got it in May 2020).

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40-50% seems high, although I have no data to back up any argument with that. Just seems high. My guess is those who were fans for a number of years likely stuck with them, while newer fans had more of a propensity to jump ship. Would be interesting to find out the actual numbers.

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1286340]40-50% seems high, although I have no data to back up any argument with that. Just seems high. My guess is those who were fans for a number of years likely stuck with them, while newer fans had more of a propensity to jump ship. Would be interesting to find out the actual numbers.[/quote]

That would be an interesting study.

I would add that the arrival and subsequent success of the Ravens took a chunk out of our fanbase, especially among the young with no memory of the Gibbs era.

And likewise a lot of Orioles fans probably ditched the team because of Angelos and went over to the Nats.

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The majority of the fanbase left because the team has stunk. That is what happens.

Did people see that the Guardians are having issues with a roller derby club. LOL That's why you do a name search, and diligence and resolve things in the background.

Getting the new name, making sure the web and social media are going to work, and that copyrights and other legal niceties all takes time. If it was Snyder/Allen/Cerrato handling it, I would be petrified. But Rivera, Wright and the rest of the operations staff seem to have an actual clue how to do this right. I wish they would announce it, and move forward, but so far everything has been handled with aplomb so I will wait impatiently and hope RR pulls another 15-1 season out of his hat in the meantime.

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1286340]40-50% seems high, although I have no data to back up any argument with that. Just seems high. My guess is those who were fans for a number of years likely stuck with them, while newer fans had more of a propensity to jump ship. Would be interesting to find out the actual numbers.[/quote]

I did say those that were outside the area, most of whom are the older fans. That set was more likely than newer fans to drop their fandom over a name change so I view 40-50% as a conservative estimate (But like what was pointed out no evidence of this). Ironically we also probably lost most of our Native American fans.

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[quote=JackLord;1286327]If Daniel Snyder started a brand new team anywhere but the DC area, would you become a fan?[/quote]

No, because I'm a DC sports fan. Born and raised, still live here. It's why I'm a Nats fan and not an O's fan - because I don't have any connection to Baltimore even though they were the closest MLB franchise for the first 17 or so years of my life.

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[quote=mooby;1286355]No, because I'm a DC sports fan. Born and raised, still live here. It's why [B]I'm a Nats fan and not an O's fan [/B]- because I don't have any connection to Baltimore even though they were the closest MLB franchise for the first 17 or so years of my life.[/quote]


Very admirable, especially in this day and age. But if the name change turns into a complete metamorphosis, all we have left is Snyder who will continue to sabotage the team.

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A new name is climbing up the twitter ranks - LEGENDS..

One of the local HS teams in Buffalo changed from Redskins to Legends

Thoughts?

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1286361]A new name is climbing up the twitter ranks - LEGENDS..

One of the local HS teams in Buffalo changed from Redskins to Legends

Thoughts?[/quote]

Lame

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[quote=Chico23231;1286364]Lame[/quote]

I like Wolves better but not Red Wolves

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1286365]I like Wolves better but not Red Wolves[/quote]

I take either of those two honestly.

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1286361]A new name is climbing up the twitter ranks - LEGENDS..

One of the local HS teams in Buffalo changed from Redskins to Legends

Thoughts?[/quote]

Hate it.

The Atlantic League (independent baseball) just added a team called the Lexington Legends.

It doesn't sound like a top-level professional name, sounds like a minor league or rec team's name.

Red Wolves, Wolves or keep WFT for me.

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1286361]A new name is climbing up the twitter ranks - LEGENDS..

One of the local HS teams in Buffalo changed from Redskins to Legends

Thoughts?[/quote]

Washington Legends doesn't sound good. D.C. Legends sounds cool. But also too much like a comic book.

It's gonna feel like an eternity for the name change to be announced.

Still like Wolves the best.

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[URL="https://twitter.com/WashingtonNFL/status/1420920099096207362"]Players howling after Jonathan Allen's "Dogs" break[/URL] (end of the clip).

I know, twitter vid, but they could have edited that out if they just wanted to show Ron's speech. At least good to see the players are having fun with that.

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Have a portrait of Thomas Jefferson and we are the Washington Jefferson’s…..

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1286361]A new name is climbing up the twitter ranks - LEGENDS..

One of the local HS teams in Buffalo changed from Redskins to Legends

Thoughts?[/quote]

I enjoy names that don't sound like they were created by expansion franchises in 2k. Pass

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[quote=mooby;1286571]I enjoy names that don't sound like they were created by expansion franchises in 2k. Pass[/quote]

So just asking…..since you and just about everyone else has said no to every name suggested…..whatcha got?

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[QUOTE=MissouriSkin;1286570]Have a portrait of Thomas Jefferson and we are the Washington Jefferson’s…..[/QUOTE]Not sure if you are serious or not but in the world we are in now that would be called out for naming the team after slave owners. That's just asking for issues.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1286576]Not sure if you are serious or not but in the world we are in now that would be called out for naming the team after slave owners. That's just asking for issues.

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Well I’ve suggested the Capital Beltways and the Washington Washington’s so I think with that you can judge my level of seriousness. 😎

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[QUOTE=MissouriSkin;1286578]Well I’ve suggested the Capital Beltways and the Washington Washington’s so I think with that you can judge my level of seriousness. [emoji41][/QUOTE]LOL. What about Washington Rocks after Rock Creek Parkway



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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1286579]LOL. What about Washington Rocks after Rock Creek Parkway



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Get your rocks off when the Rocks bring it home to the end zone!!! I’ll take my ban and show myself out. 🤣😂🤣

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[QUOTE=MissouriSkin;1286580]Get your rocks off when the Rocks bring it home to the end zone!!! I’ll take my ban and show myself out. [emoji1787][emoji23][emoji1787][/QUOTE][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]
I guess Washington Wankers would earn me a ban but it would go over well with the Brits!!

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Washington Weasels would fit D.C. perfectly.

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[quote=MissouriSkin;1286574]So just asking…..since you and just about everyone else has said no to every name suggested…..whatcha got?[/quote]

Washington Mollywhoppers

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Washington Whozeewhatsits[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210731/f3a1d38b25e3909203648d5cf5df2d98.jpg[/IMG]

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Washington Whippersnappers

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I like the Washington Monuments ..

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[URL="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31959090/washington-football-team-bans-native-american-headdresses-face-paint-fedex-stadium"]WFT bans NA headdresses and face paint from FedEx[/URL] (which is ok IMO) but not Redskins gear (which would be outrageous IMO).

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1286346]The majority of the fanbase left because the team has stunk. That is what happens.

Did people see that the Guardians are having issues with a roller derby club. LOL That's why you do a name search, and diligence and resolve things in the background.

Getting the new name, making sure the web and social media are going to work, and that copyrights and other legal niceties all takes time. If it was Snyder/Allen/Cerrato handling it, I would be petrified. But Rivera, Wright and the rest of the operations staff seem to have an actual clue how to do this right. I wish they would announce it, and move forward, but so far everything has been handled with aplomb so I will wait impatiently and hope RR pulls another 15-1 season out of his hat in the meantime.[/quote]

I was reading an article about how Cleveland apparently didn't to something as simple as a Google search on Cleveland Guardians to see if it was being used and now they look like idiots. I'm sure they will be able to steamroll the roller derby team or give them a few million reasons to give up the name Guardians. This is exactly why WFT is taking their time to finalize their name change.

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[quote=FrenchSkin;1286865][URL="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31959090/washington-football-team-bans-native-american-headdresses-face-paint-fedex-stadium"]WFT bans NA headdresses and face paint from FedEx[/URL] (which is ok IMO) but not Redskins gear (which would be outrageous IMO).[/quote]

I wonder what they will do if fans show up in Redskins gear. Will they ban them too? SMFH. What a joke.

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[quote=rocnrik;1286864]I like the Washington Monuments ..[/quote]

I saw some Washington DC logos that could make a decent start for this idea. They were kinda cool. They could do worse and Monuments would tie in with the Caps and the Nats. Still want Wolves or Redwolves myself....but they will always be the Redskins to me so I don’t really care.

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[quote=skinsfan69;1286878]I wonder what they will do if fans show up in Redskins gear. Will they ban them too? SMFH. What a joke.[/quote]

Pretty clear they won't do that IMO.
That would be outrageous and create huge backlash, and they know they can't afford to alienate the few remaining loyal fans...

Know I guess I understood they would look very stupid if fans in NA costumes would appear on TV.

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How many people actually show up to games with a headdress and face paint anyway? I'm guessing this impacts very few people.

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[quote=skinsfan69;1286878]I wonder what they will do if fans show up in Redskins gear. Will they ban them too? SMFH. What a joke.[/quote]

There you go, from the [URL="https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/the-washington-football-team-welcomes-fans-back-for-2021-season-announces-update"]team's website:[/URL]

"We are excited to [B][U]welcome everyone back wearing their Burgundy & Gold.[/U][/B] However, Native American inspired ceremonial headdresses or face paint may no longer be worn into the stadium."

So no definitely no banning Redskins gear...

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[quote=MTK;1286887]How many people actually show up to games with a headdress and face paint anyway? I'm guessing this impacts very few people.[/quote]

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Gyv5dXeOs[/url]

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Honestly can you blame the team?