Rosenthal: Mayor wants to discuss changing Redskins nickname

[Tom [Giants fan]]

I looked to see if this was posted already and didn't see it. This sounds more serious than I have ever seen it when it comes to the Redskins and a name change.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...skins-nickname

[Boss_Hogg]

Well, it's a good thing they're not moving back to DC.

[RFKFedEx]

I'm glad to see the league is getting on board with this issue.

The article link is from NFL.com.

[WhoRUSupposed2Be]

How is the lease at FED EX?

[jly0784]

So stupid, if you don't like something, sue or complain til you get your way

[Boss_Hogg]

Gray will be long gone after the FedEx lease expires (2027).

[gortiz]

isn't this bum as crooked as a dog's hind legs? how can anyone take him seriously.

Time for Notre Dame to change their name ...

In recent years, with teams under pressure from various interest groups to drop names like Redmen and Warriors, one occasionally reads of a movement among some Irish Americans urging Notre Dame to adopt a new name (or at least to get rid of the pugilistic Leprechaun logo and mascot).

http://inthepastlane.com/2013/01/01/...ighting-irish/

[The Slamming Butcher]

He can get bent.

[Truant]

Society is getting more and more uptight by the day. It's only a matter of time till the name changes. I have zero problem with the name but at this point I'd be okay with it changing so I wouldn't have to hear about it.

[Skinsfan In NM]

Society is getting more and more uptight by the day. It's only a matter of time till the name changes. I have zero problem with the name but at this point I'd be okay with it changing so I wouldn't have to hear about it.

So exactly what would you rename the team to that isn't going to offend anyone?

[redskins4ever28]

Society is getting more and more uptight by the day. It's only a matter of time till the name changes. I have zero problem with the name but at this point I'd be okay with it changing so I wouldn't have to hear about it.

I have a problem with it, I have the dang indian head tattooed on my forearm! Ill have to get it fixxed!
Honestly though, can this country be any more uptight, wimpy and just plain sensitive? Man, imagine our forefathers complaining about crap like this? Unreal, LOL, what a joke anymore.
Keep the name, screw the sensitive figures.

[mentallyinept]

So exactly what would you rename the team to that isn't going to offend anyone?

I personally don't want the name to change. I am familiar enough with the history of the name to know that it's origin was not racist in nature, but twisted by racists later.

If it had to, I would prefer Washington Warriors. We can keep the Native American iconography to preserve our history somewhat.

I know it sounds kinda Arena Football like, but it's as close as I can come up with to keep it in line with our history and drop the name that gets peoples feathers ruffled.

In recent years, with teams under pressure from various interest groups to drop names like Redmen and Warriors, one occasionally reads of a movement among some Irish Americans urging Notre Dame to adopt a new name (or at least to get rid of the pugilistic Leprechaun logo and mascot).

Seriously? "Warriors" is offensive too now? That's insane.

[DM72]

If you're indian and you're offended, who am I to tell you to get over it? I don't have a problem with the name, but the name is offensive.

[cphil006]

How is the lease at FED EX?

Redskins don't lease Fed Ex Field, they own the stadium. Jack Kent Cooke paid for it himself instead of state money.

[cphil006]

If you're indian and you're offended, who am I to tell you to get over it? I don't have a problem with the name, but the name is offensive.

What's offensive about it? I've never heard the term used in a derogatory sense. People associate the term with the color of skin or scalping or some other wives tale that spread like gossip, but it is not.

According to the Smithsonian Institute, the tern "redskin" refered to smearing red clay or red paint on one's face during war or for ceremonial purposes. A badge of honor so to speak.