Ok, I'm not a Washington football fan, but the team who chose the "Commanders" nickname straight up blew it. Here's my two cents. RedTails! Infamous World War ll squadron who flew protection for aircore bombers over Germany (and other locations). I am totally biased as my father was a navigator on a B24 Liberator. He told me that their missions were very successful and it would have been a complete disaster without the presence of the Tuskegee squadron clearing airspace for them. Of course, the RedTails moniker is closely associated with that squadron. Dad's eyes welled up during the one discussion we had about this. He knew, as do I that his life and family may not have been possible without the Tuskegee contingent. A missed opportunity here to correctly honor an important part of our history. RIP Dad. RIP to all those who sacrificed.
Tbey could have came up with so many proper and prideful native American themed names they could have switched up, I don't like that they completely got rid of the native American heritage itself associated with that team. It's kind of sad to see those people being erased from history.
I agree with RedTails the host city of Washington DC has some poor sports names. All except one the Washington capitals, the Washington Nationals are rubbing off on me a little, they too could have done better.
I'm a skins fan. Redtails is worse than commanders. You ask your nfl team to change their name to that. But to be honest all options outside redskins suck.
An idea for a video Once proud programs or franchises that are now a sad memory -Redskins -Houston Oilers -NEB Cornhuskers -The PAC 12 -OAKLAND Raiders Just to name a few
Time and especially winning helps a new name settle in. For example, for Los Angeles the names Lakers and Dodgers don’t really make sense. But lots of both time and winning made those classic names. As for the Washington Nationals aka the Nats, that’s not really a powerful name at all either. But they won a World Series and they have a history now. Commanders truly and strongly relates to D.C. and Maryland and Virginia. From General Washington, to all branches of the military, to the Commander-in-Chief. Winning will make any team name strong-even plain ones like the Browns or Packers that sound good now because of years of tradition and people growing up with them. Also, think about it: a Commander makes a name like a Cardinal (a small red seed-eating bird) sound like a weakling…
You’re right, there are probably a lot of team names that would be ridiculed if announced today, but instead have the history/tradition to prop them up
After John Riggins run down the sideline for the TD, the league decided to move the "Middle" of the field away from the sideline and back to the middle of the field again the following season.
Commanders and Patriots are unique in being military-related names in the NFL. The game is a war on the gridiron so it works. The military represents power and courage. There was a professional football team called the San Antonio Commanders that reflected Texas military history. So there is a precedent for this name…
How could you leave out the addition of Bobby Beathard? Beathard is the one who suggested hiring Joe Gibbs. Big oversight. You also left out the fact that the '87 team with only replacement players beat the Cowboys who had almost half their regulars playing. So much history you left out. Very disappointing.
Woke and canceled. The “W” is not a logo, its a letter. Unimaginative and uninspiring. It would be funny, if it wasn’t so sad. Washington Wimpies or Washington Woosies and Washington Wokers are more imaginative and inspiring. So sad.
Ima have to find a new team .....this is helluva dumb and there was near zero real effort put into this. At this point .....im okay with dan moving the team and in a few years we get another franchise. We not gon win anything in the next ten years. Mark my words : In 5yrs...we'll suck so bad that we'll have almost a whole new roster and coach. Chase, Montez, Allen, Terry and Gibson will all be gone...some will request a trade and we won't get any new good coaches or free agents. In 5yrs ...out of 85 games, we'll win 17.
Must have spent a whole five minutes and $1 coming up with this name. Guess Dan doesn’t mind being a laughing stock. Burgundy and Gold! We had the best helmet in the NFL. Redskins! Not derogatory, LOVED!
The name change is stupid and they should've still be the redskins. Or go with the Washington braves and still kept the native warrior. Idk I feel like some people are trying to take away native pride
Dan Snyder has done something I never thought could be done. He has driven me away from my Redskins. None of those championships belong to the Commanders. If you look at the name on those championship trophies it says Redskins, it doesn't say Commanders. I hate the name Commanders. I call them Commies for short. This is not the same team I grew up with. They don't have same owner, they don't play in the same stadium, they don't play in the same City, they don't have the same name, they don't have the same personality. Personality begins with ownership and Dan Snyder has a terrible personality. I have heard it said that they will win back disaffected fans if they win. No way. I don't care what they do. I have stopped watching the NFL altogether. Though I grew up in DC, I live in Philadelphia now and my son is an avid Eagles fan and I am happy for their success for his sake. They remind me a little bit of my Redskins. 😥
Mediocre name for a mediocre franchise. I'm jumping ship. Maybe I'll consider coming back when Dan does the right thing and removes himself from this team.
BRING BACK THE REDSKINS NAME PRONTO!!!
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The Commanders have no history, but the Redskins do. #HTTR!
Name is honestly pretty lame. If you're going to go with something as bland as that you might as well just stay as the Football Team.
Nice video
Ok, I'm not a Washington football fan, but the team who chose the "Commanders" nickname straight up blew it. Here's my two cents. RedTails! Infamous World War ll squadron who flew protection for aircore bombers over Germany (and other locations). I am totally biased as my father was a navigator on a B24 Liberator. He told me that their missions were very successful and it would have been a complete disaster without the presence of the Tuskegee squadron clearing airspace for them. Of course, the RedTails moniker is closely associated with that squadron. Dad's eyes welled up during the one discussion we had about this. He knew, as do I that his life and family may not have been possible without the Tuskegee contingent. A missed opportunity here to correctly honor an important part of our history. RIP Dad. RIP to all those who sacrificed.
As a #ProudDCNative Redtails was my vote too
Tbey could have came up with so many proper and prideful native American themed names they could have switched up, I don't like that they completely got rid of the native American heritage itself associated with that team. It's kind of sad to see those people being erased from history.
I agree with RedTails the host city of Washington DC has some poor sports names. All except one the Washington capitals, the Washington Nationals are rubbing off on me a little, they too could have done better.
I'm a skins fan. Redtails is worse than commanders. You ask your nfl team to change their name to that. But to be honest all options outside redskins suck.
An idea for a video
Once proud programs or franchises that are now a sad memory
-Redskins
-Houston Oilers
-NEB Cornhuskers
-The PAC 12
-OAKLAND Raiders
Just to name a few
REDSKINS !! 🟥🟨🟥🏹🪶
I knew it would be this team name!
What other crap do you know??
Time and especially winning helps a new name settle in. For example, for Los Angeles the names Lakers and Dodgers don’t really make sense. But lots of both time and winning made those classic names. As for the Washington Nationals aka the Nats, that’s not really a powerful name at all either. But they won a World Series and they have a history now. Commanders truly and strongly relates to D.C. and Maryland and Virginia. From General Washington, to all branches of the military, to the Commander-in-Chief. Winning will make any team name strong-even plain ones like the Browns or Packers that sound good now because of years of tradition and people growing up with them. Also, think about it: a Commander makes a name like a Cardinal (a small red seed-eating bird) sound like a weakling…
You’re right, there are probably a lot of team names that would be ridiculed if announced today, but instead have the history/tradition to prop them up
Thanks! And so true! Like the Wild and the Reds and the Browns and the White Sox? Some of these classics now-but what if they were pitched today?
Please do Tom Brady video after goat retirement
He pls do 49ers QBs history. Joe, Steve, Colin, Jimmy, and aslo Do Dallas QB history. Roger, Troy, Dak, Tony,
Love the video can do one about the L.A.Dons if you don't mind
Thank you, and hadn’t heard of them! One day I think it might be neat to do a video on those teams from the 20s/30s/40s that only last a few seasons.
This franchise deserves for credit.
I think it one of this weird teams. Aslo good job 👍
While the name is bad, the jerseys and helmets look fire
After John Riggins run down the sideline for the TD, the league decided to move the "Middle" of the field away from the sideline and back to the middle of the field again the following season.
And now scary Terry has someone to get the ball to him.
WTF? Commanders are not a franchise at all and don’t perpetuate it as a franchise
A little ironic that a team from our capital, where our government is supposed to work for the people, has decided to call itself the "Commanders".
Red Tails or Powhatans... Those were the 2 best options and of course they pick the most boring out of all of them.
Commanders and Patriots are unique in being military-related names in the NFL. The game is a war on the gridiron so it works. The military represents power and courage. There was a professional football team called the San Antonio Commanders that reflected Texas military history. So there is a precedent for this name…
Should have name Washington warriors.
How could you leave out the addition of Bobby Beathard? Beathard is the one who suggested hiring Joe Gibbs. Big oversight. You also left out the fact that the '87 team with only replacement players beat the Cowboys who had almost half their regulars playing. So much history you left out. Very disappointing.
Hail Commanders! Hail victory
Woke and canceled. The “W” is not a logo, its a letter. Unimaginative and uninspiring. It would be funny, if it wasn’t so sad. Washington Wimpies or Washington Woosies and Washington Wokers are more imaginative and inspiring. So sad.
The Washington Commanders? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The Dallas Cowboys are laughing their asses off right now
Ima have to find a new team .....this is helluva dumb and there was near zero real effort put into this.
At this point .....im okay with dan moving the team and in a few years we get another franchise.
We not gon win anything in the next ten years.
Mark my words :
In 5yrs...we'll suck so bad that we'll have almost a whole new roster and coach. Chase, Montez, Allen, Terry and Gibson will all be gone...some will request a trade and we won't get any new good coaches or free agents.
In 5yrs ...out of 85 games, we'll win 17.
How times have changed.
Shoulda kept logo, went with Warriors, piss on DanSnyder
Warriors I can handle.
Nah the is so lackluster, if they're new logo is 🔥 then I'll embrace the new name
I agree, Commanders is kind of boring, but maybe it will grow on us as time goes on
Chicago White Sox name is a wonderful name. Might be bland but it is a great name.
Must have spent a whole five minutes and $1 coming up with this name. Guess Dan doesn’t mind being a laughing stock. Burgundy and Gold! We had the best helmet in the NFL. Redskins! Not derogatory, LOVED!
Why not Red tails or soldiers the commanders straight a jokes of the NFL that's yall great upper owner's ship for yah curse is a curse
RedTails was the one.
the name is kind of lame, but at least I got a decent new channel name
The name is garbage. Bravo Dan Snyder, bravo.
@@thatsright4194 Bravo Jason Wright, Bravo.
Not the same team to me. The NFL was over for me when the Redskins were gone
The name change is stupid and they should've still be the redskins. Or go with the Washington braves and still kept the native warrior. Idk I feel like some people are trying to take away native pride
Dan Snyder has done something I never thought could be done. He has driven me away from my Redskins. None of those championships belong to the Commanders. If you look at the name on those championship trophies it says Redskins, it doesn't say Commanders. I hate the name Commanders. I call them Commies for short. This is not the same team I grew up with. They don't have same owner, they don't play in the same stadium, they don't play in the same City, they don't have the same name, they don't have the same personality. Personality begins with ownership and Dan Snyder has a terrible personality. I have heard it said that they will win back disaffected fans if they win. No way. I don't care what they do. I have stopped watching the NFL altogether. Though I grew up in DC, I live in Philadelphia now and my son is an avid Eagles fan and I am happy for their success for his sake. They remind me a little bit of my Redskins. 😥
They’ll always be the Redskins to me Snyder has ruined this once proud franchise
Dan Snyder = worst owner in sports history
The commandos would have been better.
Lol its not official yet
Look at channel 4 news chopper zoomed in stadium and you can see they already have commanders stuff in fed ex
is it now?
It is official as of this morning!
Mediocre name for a mediocre franchise. I'm jumping ship. Maybe I'll consider coming back when Dan does the right thing and removes himself from this team.
Sorry, I don't enable wokeness by watching NFL anymore. I don't know commanders from Adam and never will.
Washington Commies😆