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[KillerKat]

I really like this from a few years ago:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/100448905/Washington-Redskins-Warriors-Rebranding

Using the old Spartan helmet allows them to use a spear also for a logo.

Edited July 24, 2023 by KillerKat

[ForJimmy]

4 hours ago, 4Corners said:

[45catfan]

14 hours ago, KillerKat said:

I like Warriors but they would have to do a slight modification to the logo. They may want to stay away from anything native and instead of the spear, maybe a medieval sword or something like that have a knight as a mascot. On the other hand, the Chiefs use an arrowhead on their logo. I guess they would have to have discussions about the spear.

It wasn't the logo but the name itself that was objectionable.  I figure as long as the depiction of the elderly Indian isn't the logo they could even use the old feather logo too, just with a 'W' encircled instead of an 'R', if they went with Warriors.

Chiefs stadium is literally Arrowhead stadium, Atlanta still uses the Braves in baseball and FSU uses the Seminoles name.  Referencing Indians in sports isn't offensive to most as long as it's done with integrity.  I get were Redskins was the most offensive nickname is sports, but it doesn't mean that DC should have to steer 100% away from Indian theme.

[KillerKat]

10 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

It wasn't the logo but the name itself that was objectionable.  I figure as long as the depiction of the elderly Indian isn't the logo they could even use the old feather logo too, just with a 'W' encircled instead of an 'R', if they went with Warriors.

Chiefs stadium is literally Arrowhead stadium, Atlanta still uses the Braves in baseball and FSU uses the Seminoles name.  Referencing Indians in sports isn't offensive to most as long as it's done with integrity.  I get were Redskins was the most offensive nickname is sports, but it doesn't mean that DC should have to steer 100% away from Indian theme.

yeah it would be sweet to go back to the old uniforms. Ive thought of other names:

Warriors - With the original spear or some other form of pointy object and could keep the current W as secondary or primary.

Warthogs - Self explanatory.

Calvary - Would be a good option as a throwback to the older forms of the military. Could use the old calvary sword as a logo along with the current W as secondary or primary.

Reds - Shortened version for the Redtail Hawks. Could easily use the bird as the logo with the W as secondary, but they may think there are already too many bird names in the league. 

[OneBadCat]

I thought the Commanders name was just another insult to Native Americans, granted I don’t speak for them. But it felt like doubling down on the insult instead of changing the name to something like The Warriors or The Natives that would at least attempt to honor and put a positive light on them. 

Edited July 24, 2023 by OneBadCat

[Jackie Lee]

 

[Jackie Lee]

 

[WUnderhill]

43 minutes ago, OneBadCat said:

I thought the Commanders name was just another insult to Native Americans, granted I don’t speak for them. But it felt like doubling down on the insult instead of changing the name to something like The Warriors or The Natives that would at least attempt to honor and put a positive light on them. 

Might as well own speaking for them, that’s how we got here to begin with. How many Native Americans did you see on ESPN banging the drum for the name change? 

And oh lawd “The Natives” would have been lambasted lol.

[axl-69 2.0]

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[Gerry Green]

The D. C. Demons

[CamWhoaaCam]

2 hours ago, Jackie Lee said:

 

I remember growing up RB was the most popular position to play. I played it in highschool. Now it seems like the worst position to play less money and you take the most hits on the team.

 

I can understand why these RB's feel a certain way. That position is no joke. Imagine taking the most hits on offense yet you're the lowest paid player.

[Jackie Lee]

9 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

I remember growing up RB was the most popular position to play. I played it in highschool. Now it seems like the worst position to play less money and you take the most hits on the team.

 

I can understand why these RB's feel a certain way. That position is no joke. Imagine taking the most hits on offense yet you're the lowest paid player.

And you're taking on difficult blocks when you aren't physically running into a wall of 300 pound guys. Unlike the receivers who can just kinda pretend to block db's when they aren't the read

[Gerry Green]

Until a QB pay scale gets worked out. Or the Cap goes up to account for those larger salaries. I'm afraid teams are going to have to find ways to cut costs. Last year the WRs got lesser contracts, and this year it's the RBs. 

 

The Cap was supposed to help level out the field. All it has really done is muddy up the waters.

 

Putting a Cap on the QB pay scale would make it easier to even out the spoils. But I wouldn't hold my breath on it happening.

[CamWhoaaCam]

3 hours ago, Jackie Lee said:

And you're taking on difficult blocks when you aren't physically running into a wall of 300 pound guys. Unlike the receivers who can just kinda pretend to block db's when they aren't the read

I remember after the games in highschool I would look at my arms and legs I would have way more cuts and bruises than my other teammates. RB is just a tough position physically.lol