Let’s move on from the Butker discussion. Everyone has had their say.
My only issue with the Warriors is there’s still not a good shorthand name for it. Three-syllable team names with no abbreviation suck. I think Red Wolves is still my number one and maybe not that Danny Dirtbag is banished to the Netherworld, someone who holds that trademark wouldn’t be as opposed to negotiating to allow the franchise to use it.OK, gonna make a bunch of half-assed suppositions and make some connections that probably don't exist.
That disclaimer out of the way, let's revisit DQ's W-feathered shirt.
"W" happens to be the first letter of "warriors," and our Native American mascot was envisaged as a warrior.
There was so much fervor and gnashing that I honestly can't remember where the sense of the argument ended as to whether using any Native American imagery/relations was gone forever or not.
BUT, if the window is still open at all, I think "Warriors" would enable us to bring back some elements (like the spear, the feathers) while doing so in a way that would reflect respect rather than a derogatory reference.
(Within that context, I think the depiction on our traditional helmets was very dignified, but too much water may have already passed under that bridge.)
(And if we did do "Warriors, I'd want them to change the font of that stupid W.)
It’s funny — when they first talked about the name change, I wasn’t into the Warriors, like at all. Living here in Bay Area, I see Warriors stuff all the time. I did not want to emulate that.OK, gonna make a bunch of half-assed suppositions and make some connections that probably don't exist.
That disclaimer out of the way, let's revisit DQ's W-feathered shirt.
"W" happens to be the first letter of "warriors," and our Native American mascot was envisaged as a warrior.
There was so much fervor and gnashing that I honestly can't remember where the sense of the argument ended as to whether using any Native American imagery/relations was gone forever or not.
BUT, if the window is still open at all, I think "Warriors" would enable us to bring back some elements (like the spear, the feathers) while doing so in a way that would reflect respect rather than a derogatory reference.
(Within that context, I think the depiction on our traditional helmets was very dignified, but too much water may have already passed under that bridge.)
(And if we did do "Warriors, I'd want them to change the font of that stupid W.)
There is a shorthand for Warriors. It’s already a thing.My only issue with the Warriors is there’s still not a good shorthand name for it. Three-syllable team names with no abbreviation suck. I think Red Wolves is still my number one and maybe not that Danny Dirtbag is banished to the Netherworld, someone who holds that trademark wouldn’t be as opposed to negotiating to allow the franchise to use it.
Let’s go Wars would make Dick Cheney and his buttplug friends at Halliburton proud but it doesn’t have a great ring to it.
I’m still finding myself wanting RedWolves or RedTails. Alliteration isn’t my thing (Warriors or Wolves), but it’s better than Commanders!
This is exactly where I am, with Red Tails
Certainly! Here are 15 suggestions for a new name for the Washington Commanders, aiming for uniqueness, and a strong, positive image:
These names are crafted to avoid offensive imagery and provide a strong, positive representation for the team.
- Washington Guardians - Symbolizes protection and strength.
- Washington Sentinels - Represents watchfulness and defense.
- Washington Warriors - Conveys bravery and courage.
- Washington Defenders - Highlights a protective and resilient nature.
- Washington Monarchs - Suggests regality and leadership.
- Washington Renegades - Connotes boldness and independence.
- Washington Revolution - Reflects historical significance and change.
- Washington Titans - Implies immense strength and power.
- Washington Avengers - Emphasizes justice and heroism.
- Washington Armada - Represents a powerful, united force.
- Washington Phoenix - Symbolizes rebirth and resilience.
- Washington Trailblazers - Reflects pioneering spirit and innovation.
- Washington Capitals - Plays on the city’s status while indicating leadership.
- Washington Sentinels - Conveys vigilance and readiness.
- Washington Vanguards - Suggests being at the forefront of progress and defense.
- Washington Wolves - Alliterative and evokes a pack mentality.
- Washington Revolution - Reflects historical significance and change.
- Washington Monarchs - Suggests regality and leadership.
- Washington Sentinels - Conveys vigilance and readiness.
- Washington Legends - Celebrates iconic figures and legacies.
- DC Defenders - Alliteration with "DC," emphasizes protection.
- Washington Valor - Implies bravery and courage.
- Washington Paladins - Evokes noble warriors and protectors.
- Washington Vanguards - Suggests leadership and being at the forefront.
- Washington Unity - Emphasizes community and togetherness.
These were the peak uniforms, actual burgundy and goldDefinitely. There's something about this new trend of teams wearing the same color pants and socks... Makes it look like they're wearing tights. I liked the colors they wore occasionally with the spear helmets about 20 years ago...
And during the whole new name era I kept saying that I don't really care what the name is, but then they chose Commanders and I realized that, yes, I probably do care a little. I like Wolves or Red Wolves, but really anything along those lines -- simple, inoffensive name, easy to say, good logical nickname if necessary (Bucs, Pats, Fins, etc.), easy imagery for a mascot and branding. Also, think it through a little. You have to know people are going to say Commies, dipshit.
So Wolves works. A home crowd howling could be cool, simple mascot... But some of the other frontrunner names from a couple years ago were also fine, as I recall. Hell, a few cities used to have multiple teams use the same name, including NFL teams (Cards, Pirates, Giants). So DC could do that for all I care (I do like Caps better than Nats, no Wiz).
Anyway, I'm not super picky about it and am in no rush. They should take their time and get it right.
Sentinels was the name of the team in The Replacements, which was based on the Redskins.Lots of good names there. I like Sentinels from that new group.
Let's ask ChatGPT...
So.... AI isn't any better at this than we are, but it's doing way better than Snyder, so there's that.
I'm pretty sure Clippy, the Windows XP personal assistant, could beat Dan Snyder's branding team.
I liked how they slipped Capitals in there, and Sentinels twice with different definitions. Glad it didn't suggest Mystics
I'm sure the Tennessee Titans wouldn't mind if we poached that either
I'll continue to buy redskins knockoffs from China with former greats on them before I'd ever be caught dead in one of these current cumhanders jerseys.The current unis are so bad someone else here as well as me ended up buying them from non-NFL.com places.
The name is eh, anything other than Redskins would have been hated but Commanders has gotten a LOT of hate.
It's so sad really. They could have at least edited Redskins out and put Commanders on the Redskins jersey and nobody would really care. But Tanya had to interfere and use her "fashion design expertise" to make the current ones.Shameful that an organization with some of the best uniforms ever is wearing their current abominations.
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