Irv Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I don’t get it. They could be selling jerseys and swag like crazy if they just picked a new name. Seems like a huge missed opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I have it on good authority they will return as the Washington Ruby Epidermises. That will look awesome on a t-shirt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 This is probably part of the reason, on top of the fact Snyder is just a douche. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/washington-redskins-name-trademark-martin-mccaulay/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAinLack. Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) They are beyond any suitable names but I have a few choice ones that I will not mention in this forum!!! Edited March 24, 2021 by TAinLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red King Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 The new unis actually grew on me. I could see keeping them. But yeah, that W goes with Washington so they really could pick any name. Sticking with WFT is just petty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I couldn't sleep over this last night either. 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 They might as well just leave it as the Washington football team now. Should have taken a day to come up with a name. It’s been a year. Just forget it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 There’s been some speculation that Snyder will sell the team. If that’s true it would makes sense to hold off and allow the new owner to name the team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Every time I see WFT, I first read it as WTF. I guess it is all the same... 😉 5 7 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnbillsbacker Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I really like the name "Football Team". It's kind of funny and has interesting history behind it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjv001 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 It's Synders way of a "stick in your eye" for forcing me to change the name. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgotBILLStopay Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) I think the team is profiting from the novelty value of the WFT name. Why not milk it to the full? And they preserve the option value of a new name with extra Jersey sales etc. An option is only valuable so long as it has not been exercised Edited March 24, 2021 by IgotBILLStopay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 They wanted the Senators but it is taken then thought about using Congressmen but they were split on the vote Then they were going with Bullets but had a wait a minute moment Then it was on to the Generals(it fit too well) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Instead of WFT just put WTF on the helmet. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 The Caps should change their name to Washington Hockey Team and the Nats to the Washington Baseball Team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I actually think Washington Football Team is cool. I wouldn't change it just to have a goofy mascot. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I like the simplicity of the name and the look. They should just keep it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, Southern_Bills said: I actually think Washington Football Team is cool. I wouldn't change it just to have a goofy mascot. When this name change stuff first happened I thought they were going to go with Redtails. Close to the Redskins name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Most English football teams (soccer) go by nothing more than the name of the town and they’re some of the oldest/richest franchises in sports. For example: Liverpool Football Club, etc. You get used to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rk_Bills86 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 If it hasn't been brought up yet - the reason they haven't gotten a new name boils down to two things: 1) A legal copyright/trademark squatter who has bought the rights to virtually every suggested name over the past 15-20 years + the multiple logos. There were rules put in place to prevent something like this as it was seen as possible issue during the Dot Com boom - however the rules are pretty simple to circumvent if you are willing to put in the time/effort. It boils down to you need to use the name in some way (multiple usage stipulations are noted) and this one guy has basically done that. 2) As mentioned, the team is most likely going to be up for sale, and it is not everyday that a new owner gets to walk into owning a new team and be welcomed to changing it's name. There is a rumor that Bezos wants to buy the team and many feel that if he does buy the team they could be renamed to the Washington Primes. And more directly to the OP original post - I doubt the spike in sales from changing team name would be noticeable in the teams overall revenue stream. New is always king - with or without a true logo. You might see slightly higher new sales if they had an actual logo attached, but truthfully, considered the current economic situation, sales are probably down across the board as is. Any rush they may have had to select a new name and push merchandise was most likely nullified. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Take it one step further: Washington Generic Football Team. UPC barcodes for names, numbers, etc. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, H2o said: This is probably part of the reason, on top of the fact Snyder is just a douche. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/washington-redskins-name-trademark-martin-mccaulay/ Good post. I read the article. Of course, he sent his "offer" of free use of the trademarked names to the NFL, who will not be making the selection. The selection will be made by the Owner of the team, that is D Snyder. So, bs offer on the part of the trademark hog.......who thinks he is getting paid. And, I don't think Snyder is selling..... Edited March 24, 2021 by bigK14094 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: Most English football teams (soccer) go by nothing more than the name of the town and they’re some of the oldest/richest franchises in sports. For example: Liverpool Football Club, etc. You get used to it. Buffalo Orchard Parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said: They might as well just leave it as the Washington football team now. Should have taken a day to come up with a name. It’s been a year. Just forget it Quote And they were already talking about keeping it for next season. I remember the Buffalo Braves had a name the team contest where the person who provided the name they chose got free tickets. I submitted Braves but I was 1 of 20 and someone else got the tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, Greg S said: Buffalo Orchard Parks. More accurately: OPFC. Orchard Park Football Club or Buffalo City Football Club Now...many of those Premier League Teams also have a subtitle mascot or nickname (reds, canaries, cherries, etc), but they’re less often used or referred to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Rubber Mats Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I LOVE "The Football Team" name. It's so so good. Obviously I hope they keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxcar Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 2 hours ago, H2o said: This is probably part of the reason, on top of the fact Snyder is just a douche. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/washington-redskins-name-trademark-martin-mccaulay/ Quote Among them include the Washington Red Wolves, Washington Redtails, Washington Monuments, Washington Americans and Washington Veterans. Well those all suck, so no harm done. I don't get It, if "Redwolves" is a choice, why not just "Wolves"? The alliteration is nice, the fans can be the #WolfPack and they won't be violating any of that guy's bs trademarks. I'm ok with Football Team, too. Something about it I find hilarious. "Who's your favourite team?" "The Football Team" and everyone knows who you're talking about because there's only one football team in the NFL. 9 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: More accurately: OPFC. Orchard Park Football Club or Buffalo City Football Club Now...many of those Premier League Teams also have a subtitle mascot or nickname (reds, canaries, cherries, etc), but they’re less often used or referred to. Tottenham is referred to as Spurs more often than Tottenham. Also, Arsenal has the best nickname in the Gunners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichRiderBills Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Rk_Bills86 said: If it hasn't been brought up yet - the reason they haven't gotten a new name boils down to two things: 1) A legal copyright/trademark squatter who has bought the rights to virtually every suggested name over the past 15-20 years + the multiple logos. There were rules put in place to prevent something like this as it was seen as possible issue during the Dot Com boom - however the rules are pretty simple to circumvent if you are willing to put in the time/effort. It boils down to you need to use the name in some way (multiple usage stipulations are noted) and this one guy has basically done that. 2) As mentioned, the team is most likely going to be up for sale, and it is not everyday that a new owner gets to walk into owning a new team and be welcomed to changing it's name. There is a rumor that Bezos wants to buy the team and many feel that if he does buy the team they could be renamed to the Washington Primes. And more directly to the OP original post - I doubt the spike in sales from changing team name would be noticeable in the teams overall revenue stream. New is always king - with or without a true logo. You might see slightly higher new sales if they had an actual logo attached, but truthfully, considered the current economic situation, sales are probably down across the board as is. Any rush they may have had to select a new name and push merchandise was most likely nullified. That dude has no case on his team names...an NFL team would eat him for breakfast. Website actually lies and says the name is going to be used for flag team? I thought Washington United should have been the name. The name is used by several teams, so copyrights would be marginal and it would sister up with DC United. I dont know about Snyder selling the team as a factor. He's still a businessman and could have sold a lot ofmerchandise. Edited March 24, 2021 by RichRiderBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxcar Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 53 minutes ago, T master said: More than likely in today's over sensitive politically correct world they are worried that no matter what name they choose that they will offend somebody some where and the chance of that happening with the name they have won't happen so why chance it . Seeing as here lately the Chiefs, Jeep Cherokee & others have been put in the sights of groups that want their names changed i can't say as i blame them . They are a football team & they are from Washington so it's all good . Some of them even have an issue with retaining the gold and burgundy. It's insane. 4 minutes ago, Tuel Time said: I LOVE "The Football Team" name. It's so so good. Obviously I hope they keep it. They are like the team name version of the Browns' helmets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Boxcar said: Some of them even have an issue with retaining the gold and burgundy. It's insane. I’m guessing that red, white and blue is more controversial these days. 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt328 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Probably because after they come up with a new team name (let's say the Warriors), there will be new push to change the "Washington" part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 They leaked their top 6 names that they were going to choose from and someone went out and trademarked all of the names and now wants big money to sell the trademark for the name Snyder wants. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro Nimbus Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Washington RedHawks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Just now, Taro Nimbus said: Washington RedHawks This would work or Redtails. Something along these lines. Keep the word "RED" in the name. WFT is weak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rk_Bills86 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, RichRiderBills said: That dude has no case on his team names...an NFL team would eat him for breakfast. Website actually lies and says the name is going to be used for flag team? I thought Washington United should have been the name. The name is used by several teams, so copyrights would be marginal and it would sister up with DC United. I dont know about Snyder selling the team as a factor. He's still a businessman and could have sold a lot ofmerchandise. The "Dude" has every right to copyright and trade mark names that are NOT being used by anyone other than himself. That is literally how it works. This is in reference to the multitude of names the squatter has legally reserved rights to such as the Washington - Redhawks, Diesels, Generals, Patriots, etc... The guy literally reached out and offered several names for free and since he got no response he's not waiting to be contacted: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/washington-redskins-name-change-trademark-squatter-says-only-four-name-options-are-viable-for-2020-season/ Your assertion that he has no right to the names is ridiculous. The guy could literally make a website tomorrow using the names and it would hold up in court. He's not the only one with names being squatted on. Any recent bar passing attorney would easily be able to dismiss a high profile team trying to strong arm an individual for a name they have had for years and can show records of use in any setting. An NFL team has no "RIGHT" to overtake a name and would lose embarrassingly in court. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Rubber Mats Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 31 minutes ago, Boxcar said: Some of them even have an issue with retaining the gold and burgundy. It's insane. They are like the team name version of the Browns' helmets. It's funny and it's unique. I love hearing people struggle to phrase "the Football Team" in conversations. I love everything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIrvine Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 2 hours ago, ALLEN1QB said: Instead of WFT just put WTF on the helmet. They should call themselves the Washington Football Unit and put FU on their helmets. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabel Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I think it's just Dan Snyder being a little baby back biatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) It’s pointless. Everyone still calls them the redskins. Edited March 24, 2021 by Teddy KGB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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