Name Reveal 2.2.22

[MTK]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

Yeah, that's what I do. It says there are 76 icons. Quite a few are for the same teams.

For example, I don't see a Jets, Lions, Dolphins, Jaguars, Patriots, Saints, Steelers, Seahawks, or Raiders avatar.

I'm not saying they aren't there, they just don't appear when I look on my phone. I'll try looking from a computer later.

I'll look into it

[WillH]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

As a Vet myself I can't be mad at your feelings towards this but just be mindful of others on here. I've lost men and women that served with me. This is a VERY SENSITVE subject to many.

I'm sorry that this was done to them, truly. I have nothing but respect for the courage and sacrifice of the individuals. I mean no disrespect to their sacrifice, just to the bastards that sent them to die with honor and courage. Hail!

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[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by willh

i'm sorry that this was done to them, truly. I have nothing but respect for the courage and sacrifice of the individuals. I mean no disrespect to their sacrifice, just to the bastards that sent them to die with honor and courage. Hail!

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hail!

[JackLord]

Originally Posted by MTK

I'm just trying to think from the team's perspective and why they would want to avoid putting red in the name again. I think they want to start fresh and not give anyone the chance to misconstrue the name again. They're keeping the colors, so that's the tie to the past. The use and meaning of words change over time, what's harmless today might not be down the road. Redtails sounds harmless enough today, who knows down the line. I know it sounds crazy but I'd guarantee that's part of their thinking.

Some of us, well probably only myself it seems, are not as sanguine.

You may be right about their thinking, but it seems to me that people need to start behaving like adults again. Were someone to state that Redhawks or even Redtails of all things was racist, then that would be time for Snyder or anyone else including you and I to stand up and tell the malcontent to grow up and cease the delusional thinking.

I am warming to the idea of Red Scare, because these last few years have an eerie similarity.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I don't mind Warthogs I prefer it not be Hogs.

As much as i loved the Gibbs era i am just over it; time to move on from it.

Redtails is not bad, i can deal with that.

I like warthogs. It is unique has ties to the Redskins for those that need that and I like the connection to the rugby team that was in DC.

Redtails not bad either.

I would also embrace something so brazingly stupid that is makes me to an Old School Yes!

[JackLord]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

I like warthogs. It is unique has ties to the Redskins for those that need that and I like the connection to the rugby team that was in DC.

Redtails not bad either.

I would also embrace something so brazingly stupid that is makes me to an Old School Yes!

I actually like Redtails as I have huge respect for the Tuskegee Airmen-I intentionally took my son to an event to meet one of them because I wanted him to see the embodiment of service, courage, and unselfishness, especially under extreme conditions.

I just fear that when we are bad- and history shows we pretty much always will be- then other fans are going to use it against us.

[Summo]

Everyone knows that "Redtails" is a reference to the Tuskegee Airmen and not an actual bird right? I've seen some comments to that effect in this thread.

[nonniey]

Originally Posted by MTK

Don't we have enough birds in the league anyway? Also I think they want to stay away from anything that could be possibly misconstrued as racist, now or in the future. So that means no to any colors in the name.

Is that possible in today's world? The OK sigh is now construed as racist so I imagine nothing can't be at some point.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by nonniey

Is that possible in today's world? The OK sigh is now construed as racist so I imagine nothing can't be at some point.

I don't think the OK sign is construed as racist. I think it was appropriated by racists IMO there is a difference. That being said if a team logo started showing up as the gear of choice by hate groups then I would suspect some type of change by that team. (note that is not the case with the Redskins)

[SunnySide]

keep the politics out of here please

[BaltimoreSkins]

Your right sorry SS and all

[mooby]

Idk about you guys but I saw some birds with red tails the other day and I thought they looked cool. Would be pretty sweet to have that as a team name.

[jamf]

I hate saying Warthogs out loud.

The T screws it up and warts are gross.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Summo

Everyone knows that "Redtails" is a reference to the Tuskegee Airmen and not an actual bird right? I've seen some comments to that effect in this thread.

Someone else suggested Redhawks which is what I thought we were talking about

[MTK]

Originally Posted by nonniey

Is that possible in today's world? The OK sigh is now construed as racist so I imagine nothing can't be at some point.

Now we're really going down the rabbit hole

I think they just want to avoid any possible connotation to skin color, that's all