Come up with a new name for the Redskins

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Wright said there will be connectivity with the past. Certainly keeping the colors is part of it. Honestly Washington Wolves just seems so obvious, despite the resistance among some here. One article made a point about how Redwolves were native to the MidAtlantic for a long time, and how choosing Redwolves could tie to a ton of humanitarian causes. I don't see that part as a major rationale, but Washington Wolves with a tie in to the ferocity and pack nature would lead to a rebuild around the defense which will be the strength of the team for the next few years.

I will be shocked if it isn't some form of wolves.

Maybe it's the obviousness that tells me it won't be the name. Or maybe I'm just tired of the people that hit you over the head with it all the time online like on Twitter. Either way I'm fine with it as long as it's well executed. Honestly some of the fan made logos are super cringe and look like some XFL shit.

[irish]

Originally Posted by MTK

Maybe it's the obviousness that tells me it won't be the name. Or maybe I'm just tired of the people that hit you over the head with it all the time online like on Twitter. Either way I'm fine with it as long as it's well executed. Honestly some of the fan made logos are super cringe and look like some XFL shit.

That's why I really want them to keep some form of WFT, WFC, CCFC. I just feel like whatever they pick will feel like XFL or Major League Lacrosse shit and the WFT type name avoids that.

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by MTK

Maybe it's the obviousness that tells me it won't be the name. Or maybe I'm just tired of the people that hit you over the head with it all the time online like on Twitter. Either way I'm fine with it as long as it's well executed. Honestly some of the fan made logos are super cringe and look like some XFL shit.

Key word being "fan made" here. Don't you think a multi billions company can make a decent NFL looking like logo with a freakin Wolf ? Sure can't be harder than with a dolphin or a freakin seagull...

Also the numerous hints to a wolf connected name in yesterday's video couldn't be 100% fortunate, those are very carefully made.

And no, I am not a fan of this logo. Just confident they can do better than that.

[FrenchSkin]

Here are all the logos shown in yesterday's video. First 5 pics from 1st second, the 6th at 32sec, right when Jason Wright is talking about the necessity of a clean break.
We know Redspears and Arrows are out for the same reason Warriors was ruled out: NA imagery.

Bird not nearly as popular as Wolves involving options, and we have birds in the division already.
Also notice how all look hand made except Wolves.

Not trying to play Da Vinci Code here, nor say names not in this twitter vid are not an option. But you have to at least think Wolves/Redwolves is near the top of their short list.
Why drop so many hints otherwise ?

[skinsfaninok]

To make it look like they actually care about the fans input... They know Redwolves was the most popular for some reason... So its to please that large group

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

To make it look like they actually care about the fans input... They know Redwolves was the most popular for some reason... So its to please that large group

I [sarc]like[/sarc] how you say for some reason, as if to minimize or make it seem odd.

Wolves are wildly popular as animals go. The gray wolf is the 9th most popular wild animal.
Wolves are symbols of ferocity, loyalty to the pack, and strength. Why would that be a bad symbol for a football team?

Wolves are natural adversaries of eagles, bears, even cowboys. And an image a Wolfpack taking down a giant would morph nicely into a defensive line sacking a qb.

As for red wolves at least they are a real creature that was indigenous here, and the tie to burgundy and gold is fairly obvious.

For me I have alot more trouble understanding the resistance to washington wolves (or redwolves)

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[irish]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I [sarc]like[/sarc] how you say for some reason, as if to minimize or make it seem odd.

Wolves are wildly popular as animals go. The gray wolf is the 9th most popular wild animal.
Wolves are symbols of ferocity, loyalty to the pack, and strength. Why would that be a bad symbol for a football team?

Wolves are natural adversaries of eagles, bears, even cowboys. And an image a Wolfpack taking down a giant would morph nicely into a defensive line sacking a qb.

As for red wolves at least they are a real creature that was indigenous here, and the tie to burgundy and gold is fairly obvious.

For me I have alot more trouble understanding the resistance to washington wolves (or redwolves)

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While I prefer WFT or some form of that, I think Wolves is the best of all the other names out there.

[MTK]

So should we believe arrows is being seriously considered too?

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by MTK

So should we believe arrows is being seriously considered too?

No the writer specifically said that while other images were shown they all could easily be discounted so the wolves logo was the one placed repeatedly and is not in an already excluded category such as direct native American reference.

Marketing placement like that is subtle, but definitely used to make points with an audience.

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[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by MTK

So should we believe arrows is being seriously considered too?

No, as I said, Arrows and Redspears are out for same reason Warriors is. This video was the one announcing Warriors was out because of NA imagery, so you know these two are out too.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

No, as I said, Arrows and Redspears are out for same reason Warriors is. This video was the one announcing Warriors was out because of NA imagery, so you know these two are out too.

My simple point was I wouldn't draw any hard conclusions from those pictures.

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by MTK

My simple point was I wouldn't draw any hard conclusions from those pictures.

Oh no as I said it's a Twitter video, not a team statement. Trying not to overread, but those are signals consciously sent out there. And they wouldn't be sending those messages without any reason.

But yeah, maybe the name is something not in this video nor any other team social media post... I still think after all the emphasis about the process, the website the journey, fans inclusion and so on, picking a name that didn't get significant support in the fan base would be surprising to say the least...

Anyway, I've made no mystery I've been a supporter of Redwolves/Wolves since the beginning, and I just think we have a lot of elements suggesting it's at the very least in the mix.

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[MTK]

I dunno, wolves are strongly tied to Native American culture as a symbol of courage, strength and loyalty. Might have to skip this one too.

[MissouriSkin]

Originally Posted by MTK

I dunno, wolves are strongly tied to Native American culture as a symbol of courage, strength and loyalty. Might have to skip this one too.

Wolves are a strong symbol in many cultures. It will be ok I think. I actually hope they use it.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by MTK

I dunno, wolves are strongly tied to Native American culture as a symbol of courage, strength and loyalty. Might haves to skip this one too.

They do have a tie-in and that is where redwolves might have an advantage over wolves. The gray wolf definitely has some strong NA culture. I don't think redwolves have that same link at all.

That said, wolves definitely have more separation from NA culture than arrows or warriors.

I can't wait till training camp so this discussion can take a back seat. But I also wish they would just announce the decision and be done with it...

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