# Rename the Washington Redskins (version 3) **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [July 4, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243 "2020-07-04T02:52:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/1 "2020-07-04T02:52:51Z")
I see we have had two other threads in this century for proposing new names for the Washington Redskins. Perhaps this time they are really going to do it. I see endless marketing possibilities. Lots of new shirts and stuff to sell. So how about it? The Washington **Hogs** The Washington **Senators** The Washington **Diplomats** The Washington **Pundits** Frankly, there was some talk previously about The Washington **Americans** I like this one the best. Any you? ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/2 "2020-07-04T02:59:12Z")
The Swamp The Ambassadors The Hot Mess The Potomacs The District Since the Eagles are in the division, how about the Ospreys? The Vetos The Fillibusters The Munchkins (hey, Washington has the Wizards, they should go see them) The Monuments ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/3 "2020-07-04T03:01:53Z")
The DC Quokkas [![](https://lifebeyondnumbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/happiest-animal-Quokka-australia.png) ](https://lifebeyondnumbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/happiest-animal-Quokka-australia.png) ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/4 "2020-07-04T04:38:25Z")
Washington warriors. Unless that’s taken. ---
**Author:** ![hogarth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hogarth/32/1773_2.png) [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/5 "2020-07-04T04:58:45Z")
Since Washington has been called “the American Cincinnatus”, how about the Washington Cincinnati? ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/6 "2020-07-04T05:14:03Z")
It’s been settled: [The Washington Redskins have changed their name to the D.C. Redskins.](https://sports.theonion.com/washington-redskins-change-their-name-to-the-d-c-redsk-1819575691) > [@](#): > > “We’ve heard the concerns of many people who have been hurt or offended by the team’s previous name, and I’m happy to say we’ve now rectified the situation once and for all,” said franchise owner Dan Snyder. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/7 "2020-07-04T05:17:09Z")
> [@raventhief](#): > > Washington warriors. Unless that’s taken. I don’t think it’s taken, and that could work with one of [their old uniforms and helmet logos](https://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/image/getty/2012/09000d5d829029f6_gallery_600.jpg), from the late '60s (which they’ve worn as a throwback uniform in recent years). ---
**Author:** ![gadzookery](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9dc877/32.png) [@gadzookery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gadzookery)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/8 "2020-07-04T07:04:44Z")
I LOVE Americans: 1. It still pays tribute to the ORIGINAL Americans, the indigenous people of our country. 2. It diffuses anger from Redskins fans. “What, you wont support the AMERICANS? What are you, unpatriotic?” 3. Well, the team represents the capitol of America . . . 4. Surely, legally, no one has a trademark on the name “Americans”. Taking this one step further, the Cleveland Indians would be best advised to consider the same nickname. We have the Washington Nationals in the National League, how about the Cleveland Americans in the American? That kinda leaves the Atlanta Braves out looking in, but their nickname is not as offensive, yet needs to change. Theres no way Americans is not a HOME RUN for both teams. ---
**Author:** ![gadzookery](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9dc877/32.png) [@gadzookery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gadzookery)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/9 "2020-07-04T07:22:00Z")
BTW Vegas odds on the new nickname (I predict the official change wont be announced until after the 2020 season, its too late to change all the teams marketing now). Here are the odds for what could be the new name of Washington’s NFL team from betonline.ag (sounds like a credible website . . . .???\_) **Presidents +300** Eh, okay. But theres only one President, how do you have 53 on the field? **Generals +400** There’s already Washington Generals, they are 2-1000 v the Harlem Globetrotters. **Lincolns +400** This could quickly become the Stinkin’ Lincolns if they keep playing they have for the past 20 years. **Americans +500** DING DING DING. Place your shekels on this. **Kings +500** Why would Washington support a King? Wasn’t that why the US is here in the first place??? **Memorials +500** A team named after dead soldiers. Depressing. **Capitols +600** Yeah, there’s another pro team in the area that might have something to say about this. **Veterans +600** Not bad, except just about all the players on the field are not “military veterans”. That said, HC Rob Rivera did say that in his opinion any name change should honor our troops. “Troops”, “Armed Forces”, “Defenders”, “Infantry”, “Force” etc are all darkhorse candidates. **Jeffersons +700** Slave owner. Worst bet on the board. **Roosevelts +700** Why??? **Monuments +800** “Hey Joe I got two tickets to the Monuments game! Wanna go?” “Sorry Bill not into golf.” **Arlingtons +1000** Unlikely the teams new stadium will be in Arlington, nor does anyone want to get excited about a team named after a cemetery. Nice sentiment, but sorry, no. ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 8:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/10 "2020-07-04T08:00:05Z")
Wakefield High School in Arlington County, Virginia (just across the Potomoc from DC) already has that. ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/11 "2020-07-04T08:04:42Z")
> [@gadzookery](#): > > 1. Well, the team represents the capitol of America . . . _Capitol_ is the building; _capital_ is the city. So, I guess the Senators (Why not? There’s already a Giants football team and a Giants baseball team.) would go better for representing the capitol. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![NDP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ndp/32/55_2.png) [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 8:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/12 "2020-07-04T08:42:50Z")
Red Hawks. That way you can keep the team colors. The only problem I can foresee is some extremist animal rights group bitching about using an animal name without their “permission”. ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/13 "2020-07-04T08:49:27Z")
The Washington congressional clowns. Those clowns in Congress did it again. What a bunch of clowns. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/14 "2020-07-04T11:33:11Z")
> [@NDP](#): > > Red Hawks. Meh. There are no “Red Hawks”. There are red-tailed hawks, there are red-shouldered hawks. ---
**Author:** ![Wrenching\_Spanners](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ecb155/32.png) [@Wrenching\_Spanners](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wrenching_Spanners)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/15 "2020-07-04T11:55:25Z")
The Washington Arrows. Keep the theme somewhat in line with Native Americans, but remove the current controversial name. ---
**Author:** ![jaycat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat/32/3015_2.png) [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/16 "2020-07-04T12:00:08Z")
I would put my money on “Washington Snyders” (it’s been done before, cf Cleveland Browns). ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/17 "2020-07-04T12:58:03Z")
For the same reason that DC’s baseball team is not called the senators: Washington does not have congressional representation and it’s is pretty insulting to tell me that the only senator I get is a sports team. I know the rest of America doesn’t care about us, but if you wan a sports franchise in the area and want us to spend money in your product, it’s probably best not to insult the residents of the city. ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/18 "2020-07-04T13:44:54Z")
Washington Warriors is what we (the students) voted to change our (elementary) school sports name (the mascot was changed to a Native American with full bonnet ironically) from Gamecocks at the behest of some animal rights group or other back in the 70s ---
**Author:** ![DinoR](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dinor/32/2821_2.png) [@DinoR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DinoR)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/19 "2020-07-04T14:00:38Z")
The Miami (OH) University RedHawks would beg to differ. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243/20 "2020-07-04T15:30:30Z")
The Self-Driving Cars. Because like the team’s winning chances, it’s still largely just theoretical. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-the-washington-redskins-version-3/914243.md?page=2)