Come up with a new name for the Redskins

MTK · 07-13-2021, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by irish

Does 5 people constitute an out of town fanbase? I'm not saying there aren't WFT fans outside of DC, I'm saying there aren't very many. And I bet the average age of those fans is 40+. WFT hasn't done anything to attract new fans in 30 years.

What's more telling to me is how much the fan base has shrunk in the DMV. I live in the MD suburbs and nobody around me is a WFT fan. When I first moved here it was everyone but now they have changed to Balt. Between the losing, Snyder, and all the BS surrounding this organization people either dont care about WFT or downright hate them. If I owned this organization that would give me pause.

It was just a quick example showing the out of town fans are still there.

The fan base as a whole has probably shrunk over the years but I know just personally anytime I got out to a bar to watch a game I'm never the only Skins fan there. Consistent winning will bring back plenty of fans.

skinsfaninok · 07-13-2021, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by irish

Does 5 people constitute an out of town fanbase? I'm not saying there aren't WFT fans outside of DC, I'm saying there aren't very many. And I bet the average age of those fans is 40+. WFT hasn't done anything to attract new fans in 30 years.

What's more telling to me is how much the fan base has shrunk in the DMV. I live in the MD suburbs and nobody around me is a WFT fan. When I first moved here it was everyone but now they have changed to Balt. Between the losing, Snyder, and all the BS surrounding this organization people either dont care about WFT or downright hate them. If I owned this organization that would give me pause.

He forgot the biggest fan from Oklahoma too.. lol I've been a lifelong fan and I actually grew up in south MS, Saints territory. I'm only 34 so it is possible but I see what u are saying.

skinsfaninok · 07-13-2021, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MTK

Just curious what's the tipping point to just say F it and move on to a new team? I think that's the delicate balance here. Too radical of a change and you leave the franchise totally unrecognizable especially for the out of market fan base.

If they were to change the colors and erase the history all together I'd be out

irish · 07-13-2021, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

If they were to change the colors and erase the history all together I'd be out

I don't think changing the name and colors means the history is erased. They still have the Super Bowl wins and records. The link just isn't as obvious.

Who team would you change to?

skinsfaninok · 07-13-2021, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by irish

Who would you change to?

No idea TBH, never gave it a thought.

Probably just be a fan of the sport at that point.

MTK · 07-13-2021, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

No idea TBH, never gave it a thought.

Probably just be a fan of the sport at that point.

Same here. I already enjoy kicking back on Sundays and watching redzone all day. Wouldn't really hurt me to not have a team.

skinsfaninok · 07-13-2021, 11:00 AM

https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/st...mebacks-change

Today marks a full year BTW

CRedskinsRule · 07-13-2021, 11:01 AM

Wright said there will be connectivity with the past. Certainly keeping the colors is part of it. Honestly Washington Wolves just seems so obvious, despite the resistance among some here. One article made a point about how Redwolves were native to the MidAtlantic for a long time, and how choosing Redwolves could tie to a ton of humanitarian causes. I don't see that part as a major rationale, but Washington Wolves with a tie in to the ferocity and pack nature would lead to a rebuild around the defense which will be the strength of the team for the next few years.

I will be shocked if it isn't some form of wolves.

skinsfaninok · 07-13-2021, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Wright said there will be connectivity with the past. Certainly keeping the colors is part of it. Honestly Washington Wolves just seems so obvious, despite the resistance among some here. One article made a point about how Redwolves were native to the MidAtlantic for a long time, and how choosing Redwolves could tie to a ton of humanitarian causes. I don't see that part as a major rationale, but Washington Wolves with a tie in to the ferocity and pack nature would lead to a rebuild around the defense which will be the strength of the team for the next few years.

I will be shocked if it isn't some form of wolves.

They can keep the W and add a Wolf head to it and yeah kinda corny but it would grow on us.

Giantone · 07-13-2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Wright said there will be connectivity with the past. Certainly keeping the colors is part of it. Honestly Washington Wolves just seems so obvious, despite the resistance among some here. One article made a point about how Redwolves were native to the MidAtlantic for a long time, and how choosing Redwolves could tie to a ton of humanitarian causes. I don't see that part as a major rationale, but Washington Wolves with a tie in to the ferocity and pack nature would lead to a rebuild around the defense which will be the strength of the team for the next few years.

I will be shocked if it isn't some form of wolves.

Does anyone think there is a chance of the "Washington Senators"?

irish · 07-13-2021, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

Does anyone think there is a chance of the "Washington Senators"?

No. When that name was floated for the baseball team that became the Nationals the city officials were very against it. They said since Washington DC has no voting representation in Congress they have no Senators and that shouldn't be the name. I doubt their stance has changed.

skinsfaninok · 07-13-2021, 11:33 AM

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Does anyone think there is a chance of the "Washington Senators"?

I doubt they would go political, I think the "Veterans" or "Vets" is possible

SunnySide · 07-13-2021, 11:51 AM

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I doubt they would go political, I think the "Veterans" or "Vets" is possible

I could dig that, first name I dont instantly hate.

Schneed made a good point .. new name needs to be trademark protectable. I imagine Washington Veterans would be.

But .. there might be a group or affiliation already called that or closely to it .. im sure something could be massaged if thats the case.

MissouriSkin · 07-13-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I doubt they would go political, I think the "Veterans" or "Vets" is possible

Trust me, there are a ton of people who would complain about that name.

irish · 07-13-2021, 12:45 PM

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Trust me, there are a ton of people who would complain about that name.

Count me as one of them. Plus, I can already he the "stolen valor" complaints.

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skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 39 Posts: 36,242	Re: Come up with a new name for the Redskins https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/st...mebacks-change Today marks a full year BTW __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

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CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 58 Posts: 21,744	Re: Come up with a new name for the Redskins Wright said there will be connectivity with the past. Certainly keeping the colors is part of it. Honestly Washington Wolves just seems so obvious, despite the resistance among some here. One article made a point about how Redwolves were native to the MidAtlantic for a long time, and how choosing Redwolves could tie to a ton of humanitarian causes. I don't see that part as a major rationale, but Washington Wolves with a tie in to the ferocity and pack nature would lead to a rebuild around the defense which will be the strength of the team for the next few years. I will be shocked if it isn't some form of wolves.

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