Washington plans to announce retirement of 'Redskins' franchise name

[elleng]

on Monday, per report.

It is not yet known what Washington will choose as its new nickname.

'The "thorough review" into Washington's team nickname that began on July 3 has concluded, and the franchise intends to announce Monday that it will retire the "Redskins" name, according to SportsBusiness Journal's Ben Fischer. The franchise has been called the "Redskins" since 1933, before it moved from Boston to Washington in 1937.'>>>

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/washington-plans-to-announce-retirement-of-redskins-franchise-name-on-monday-per-report/?

[dweller]

1. i can't post pics

but a meme was floating around a week or so ago, that suggested they keep the name, and replace the mascot with that sweet little red spud ..
i mean it could work, veg team mascots..
Colorado Broccoli
Chicago Cauliflower
Alabama Asparagus


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[PoindexterOglethorpe]

2. Actually, that's quite clever.

I hadn't seen that before. It is rather adorable. Alas, keeping "Redskins" an replacing with the potato just won't remove the unpleasant connotations of the name.

But the Washington Azaleas, or Cherry Blossoms, or Carrots, or, wait! I've got it! The Washington Sweet Potatoes!

[IronLionZion]

3. Washington Grifters

Hail to corruption! Hail to the greed!

[mahatmakanejeeves]

4. The DC Cabs

The DC Cabs

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