OT: New name for WFT

[MDB111™]

I’ll give them credit they have kept it completely under wraps. You know that asshole schefter is just salivating at the chance to tweet it out.

That's the thing. If it's "Commanders" it was leaked a month ago. Jason Wright was on a local show and he put his notes on his armrest. When you zoomed in on the photo,the round logo clearly says "The DC Football Commanders" along the top. And "The Peoples Team" along the bottom. same Burgundy and Gold color scheme. Uniforms also very basic.

 

[Ares]

Many are speculating that this was a false leak and that the new name will not be Commanders but I don't see the WFT being that smart.

I hope it was in the running and someone leaked it to put the pressure on WFT to make a decision.

I mean FFS its been 2 seasons of Washington Football Team.

If nothing else their merchandise manufacturers/marketers/retailers deserve a decision so they can move forward.

 

[Nelly]

Not a bad selection.

 

[TheWinman]

53 commanders in one unit?

Interesting.

There are 0 actual bears on the Bears

 

[tcmtrinity]

Bad choice. The other 3+ syllable teams all have easy short colloquialisms, like Bucs, Pats, Cards, Niners. Nothing stands out to me as an obvious shortened version here, except maybe setting themselves up to be the "Commies"

How perfect is that? You can't make this shit up.

 

[ZenBear34]

There are 0 actual bears on the Bears

You don't know that. Maybe one of the lineman just hasn't come out yet.

 

[abegibronlives]

Personally, I woulda went with The Washington Cabal.

Not bad.

Since it is the seat of our illustrious government, I think "Washington Buffoons" would be fitting.

 

[zabavka]

Washington Gaslighters

 

[cameronkrazie86]

Washington Harassers would've been a better and more appropriate name.

 

[Anytime23]

I would have went with the Washington Winmans.

 

[BNB]

I heard someone say it should have been the "Pigskins", and after laughing at it at first... I kinda liked it.

People refer to a football as a "pigskin."
People used to call the Redskins "skins" for short, so this would still fit the bill.
"The Hogs" was a nickname given to the Redskins offensive line in the 80's/90's. The name stuck and their cheerleaders were even called "The Hogettes" for 3 decades. Of course, a hog is an adult pig.

It actually would have been perfect.

 

[MDB111™]

I heard someone say it should have been the "Pigskins", and after laughing at it at first... I kinda liked it.

People refer to a football as a "pigskin."
People used to call the Redskins "skins" for short, so this would still fit the bill.
"The Hogs" was a nickname given to the Redskins offensive line in the 80's/90's. The name stuck and their cheerleaders were even called "The Hogettes" for 3 decades. Of course, a hog is an adult pig.

It actually would have been perfect.

That's why I liked Warthogs. I saw a pretty badass logo too but I don't think that one even made their final cuts.

 

[Midwaymonster75]

I still maintain that when the Blackhawks inevitably change their name/imagery, they should change to the "Black Hawks" and the imagery literally be a black hawk.

I say change it to Night Hawks and have helmets with Sly Stallone on them.

 

[Midwaymonster75]

I like it. Lets see what the emblem and unis look like.

 

[mecha]

I'll be glad to not see that lame yellow W anymore.

remember when the Washington Bullets became the Wizards? what's up with that place and the name changes?

 

[BNB]

I'll be glad to not see that lame yellow W anymore.

remember when the Washington Bullets became the Wizards? what's up with that place and the name changes?

And when the Bullets were looking to change their names, these were the options: Dragons, Express, Stallions, Sea Dogs, and the Wizards.

Can you fuckin imagine it being the Washington Sea Dogs?

 

[mecha]

And when the Bullets were looking to change their names, these were the options: Dragons, Express, Stallions, Sea Dogs, and the Wizards.

Can you fuckin imagine it being the Washington Sea Dogs?

could you imagine going from Seattle Supersonics to Oklahoma City Thunder?

 

[EDPeezy]

That's why I liked Warthogs. I saw a pretty badass logo too but I don't think that one even made their final cuts.

I like it. Sounds too much like a minor league baseball team though. Or some small college I would have bought a hat of 25 years ago.

 

[bearsfan1977]

I'll be glad to not see that lame yellow W anymore.

remember when the Washington Bullets became the Wizards? what's up with that place and the name changes?

Why did the Bullets change their name? I’m assuming because it can be associated with gun violence? People are stupid.

Sure, some guy is planning to rob a store with his gun, but then has a sudden change of heart when he learns the incredible news that the team is now called the Wizards.

 

[Nail Polish]

53 commanders in one unit?

Interesting.

Too many Chiefs, and not enough Indians.

OOOOOPS!