Washington R-Words Changing Their Name

Ladies and Gents, change is a-coming.

Key from statement: “Dan Snyder and Coach Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud, tradition rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years. “ https://t.co/X9DNiKH9dF

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 13, 2020

I think this press release was a last ditch effort from one of the worst owners in sports to us all, just for the record. The hype around the name change was MASSIVE heading into the weekend with names (real and fake) being speculated across all over the twittersphere. Some were serious, with some nice backgrounds.

https://twitter.com/ScottChalleen/status/1282508107801927680?s=20

Well if it has to be changed? #Redwolves they’re an endangered animal indigenous to the area and connected to Native American culture. Keep the the logo classic(think old school football), and the look mostly the same to allow for an easier transition for the team and fans. pic.twitter.com/5WLfTJM6ob

— Marc Football Fan EST. 1983 (@WFTfan7) July 13, 2020

Warriors could still be an option. Something like this. Keeping the burgundy and gold. #Redskins #Name #HTTR #Warriors pic.twitter.com/MKjvMAKh6J

— Burgundy Blood #WFT (@Rick_Bates21) July 8, 2020

Others were…just amazing.

announce Washington Foreskins you cowards https://t.co/HK7pTKowRe

— car0(-5)line (@_supcaroline) July 13, 2020

Washington Redskins Change Their Name To The D.C. Redskins https://t.co/xeIvo1nWzH pic.twitter.com/DwKonNgfAX

— The Onion (@TheOnion) July 3, 2020

I KNOW THE NEW NAME!!!

THE WASHINGTON KARENS!#Redskins #Washington #DanSnyder pic.twitter.com/WR57HWfZvL

— Marcos Sanz (@ElMarcosSanz) July 3, 2020

https://twitter.com/YOLOSimpson/status/1278824796688654338?s=20

All in all, I am glad the team in Washington is changing it’s name for the simple fact that it’s just time. From a purely financial and marketing perspwective, you have to assume they are going to make out like bandits when it comes to merch this year. Yes, I’m sure they will have to buy back a decent chunk of their current merch from distributors but I think they’ll be just fine.

The real question I have is will they make “Redskin” jerseys banned in the stadium? Highly unlikely considering that amount of people who have the jerseys already, but this would be an interesting addition to one of sports more memorable stories.