Paintrain's all encompassing 'discuss all things offseason' thread (Version 2.0)

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

How many people even think of Native Americans when you say "Redskins" anyway? That's a word associated with the football team in the minds of most. Nobody thinks about the Natives, or maybe I should cares...which I guess is what's really offensive

Its the emblem. Dallas vs Washington. Cowboys vs the Indians. I think its as obvious as people associating The Eagles with birds. However like Ive said before and someone else said, I think the goofy Cleveland Indian character is so offensive. The Redskins have always made me think of the natives in a very proud way.