Come up with a new name for the Redskins

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

the National Zoo might be stretching it, but being authentic doesn't mean a specific tie or link. It means capturing the values and traits of the area. For that Wolves works fine.

I definitely do want Wolves, I also think Wolves, Commanders and WFT are the 3 in competition, and I would be good with Wolves or Commanders, and would hold my nose for a while but ultimately accept WFT.

I just hope they pick something better than Guardians, RedTails, RedHogs, or Monuments

I'd rather have Wolves over Commanders, that is just corny IMO. Plus a Wolf is bad ass, BUT... If they are really going with a D.C Theme then Wolves is out

[rocnrik]

It’s not gonna be a animal? Well thank goodness ! There are very few teams with animal names that I like .. the Eagles represents the liberty of philly , the ravens represent Edgar Allan Poe connection with Baltimore .. the dolphins I get .. the Seahawks works ..the rest for me are ho-hum , naming a team after a animal without any other connection is a easy cop out .. let’s see why not the cheetahs, snakes, lizards, opossum, rats, toads, whales, sharks, buzzards, Polecats, elephants, rhinos, … there is NO animal that is authentic, unique or any direct connection with Washington DC …

[MTK]

Hard to see WFT still being in the running, that would be a bit of a PR disaster if they took 2 years only to stay with WFT.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by rocnrik

It’s not gonna be a animal? Well thank goodness ! There are very few teams with animal names that I like .. the Eagles represents the liberty of philly , the ravens represent Edgar Allan Poe connection with Baltimore .. the dolphins I get .. the Seahawks works ..the rest for me are ho-hum , naming a team after a animal without any other connection is a easy cop out .. let’s see why not the cheetahs, snakes, lizards, opossum, rats, toads, whales, sharks, buzzards, Polecats, elephants, rhinos, … there is NO animal that is authentic, unique or any direct connection with Washington DC …

Actually Pandas have a huge connection with DC through the good will connection between China and the US. Go Pandas.

I still haven't seen a statement that says no animals. I think that is smoke like the list of 8.

Matty any chance to redo the poll on a new thread (this one is huge anyway) maybe doing Monuments, Commanders, Wolves, other (or leave Wolves off if you feel it has been ruled out.)

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Jason Wright

“The new name will be authentic to DC”

Here is the actual context of that quote:

"I think the biggest thing they did that was important was that they went with something that they believe was authentic to Cleveland," Wright said. "They have the same mix of reactions from fans that I expect we will have when we roll out our new name, logo, etc. But the way that they did it did have some meaningful tie -- the way we talk about having a meaningful tie to the area and to the history of this team, something that feels something traditional, grit and all that stuff."

He doesn't say authentic to DC, but authentic to the area. He then defines what that means: something that feels traditional, grit and all that stuff (i assume that stuff is referring to things like nobility, resilience and the other words in the video).

Not gonna lie, that looks like a blow to the Wolves. BUT there is also a lot of wiggle room within the answer. All they have to say to be true to his statement is "We feel the spirit of the wolfpack captures the grit and perseverance of this area". We will see, but if the stadium is roaring with howls all season, they may expand on what feeling traditional, and having grit is all about.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by MTK

Hard to see WFT still being in the running, that would be a bit of a PR disaster if they took 2 years only to stay with WFT.

Yeah I don't see them keeping WFT now

[BaltimoreSkins]

Perhaps a nod to the Chesapeake Bay and the DMV’s favorite crustacean. How about the Washington Sooks?

[sdskinsfan2001]

Washington Crabcakes

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

Washington Crabcakes

Instant rivalry with baltimore

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[mooby]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Here is the actual context of that quote:


He doesn't say authentic to DC, but authentic to the area. He then defines what that means: something that feels traditional, grit and all that stuff (i assume that stuff is referring to things like nobility, resilience and the other words in the video).

Not gonna lie, that looks like a blow to the Wolves. BUT there is also a lot of wiggle room within the answer. All they have to say to be true to his statement is "We feel the spirit of the wolfpack captures the grit and perseverance of this area". We will see, but if the stadium is roaring with howls all season, they may expand on what feeling traditional, and having grit is all about.

Washington Lobbyists

"We feel the spirit of the lobbyist captures the grit and determination of this area."

See? It fits perfectly.

[rocnrik]

Washington Veterans…. Not horrible .. it works with the song HTTR .. will be known as the Vets .. obviously a nod to the military vets .. just thinking out loud ..

[rocnrik]

Another Hint by Jason Wright …. stuarting people’s memories , people that watched the great redskins teams .. he was talking to The game announcing crew .. Joe T ..I have no idea what they will end up with ..

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by rocnrik

Another Hint by Jason Wright …. stuarting people’s memories , people that watched the great redskins teams .. he was talking to The game announcing crew .. Joe T ..I have no idea what they will end up with ..

Agreed. That is one theme they have stressed but I haven't seen any name that stands out to give a nod to the past. I really just wish they would announce it, but you heard Wright talk about trademark AND unexpected surprises. I really do trust they are doing it right .

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[rocnrik]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Agreed. That is one theme they have stressed but I haven't seen any name that stands out to give a nod to the past. I really just wish they would announce it, but you heard Wright talk about trademark AND unexpected surprises. I really do trust they are doing it right .

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I’m with you .. it seems like some smokescreen stuff going on .. I think we will be surprised and I’m not buying that list …although the Hogs check a lot of boxes ..

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by rocnrik

I’m with you .. it seems like some smokescreen stuff going on .. I think we will be surprised and I’m not buying that list …

If they get it wrong after this whole thing, man that would be so Snyderesque

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