It’s time.
I generally defend the use of Native American names and images as it’s clear in most cases it is intended as a compliment or a projection of strength.
But that name can’t be defended any longer.
I’m going to suggest a name (rights are available) that reflects the environment and ‘vibe” of the District of Columbia:
Washington Bullets.
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I saw an honest suggestion for Washington Warthogs. It works on multiple levels. Old Washington history (Hogs), Warthog fighter, Washington D.C. in general.
I'm just going to say this. Pretty sure Kiel is already tapping that second box of Riunite.
Riunite on ice!
That’s nice!
4 day weekends 
an old baseball name, Washington Senators
NFLPA vote to play no preseason games ahead of 2020 season.
Can’t think of a worse name. Have you seen the popularity ratings of congress? Maybe the Washington fifty firsts?
I vote for Washington Dunderheads. That is what all of the politicos in Washington are.
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Washington Generals is 100% perfect on every level.
Quite a few people have humorously (or cynically, depending on your point of view) suggested using
Red skin potatoes as the (or an alternate) logo, keeping the name as is.
Slayers Of The Potomac
The Washington NFL franchise is good at defending bad names.
That's it!
The Washington Anon's or the Washington All-inclusives
Washington Redtails
Whiteskins
Spendthrifts!
I thought this thread was about Washington, an offensive name due to George and the capital city. Two strikes right there.
@Ghost of Lambeau posted:Slayers Of The Potomac
The Washington NFL franchise is good at defending bad names.
Anybody else miss Slayer?
Based on how much this country loves french fries, I think a potato based team name is more representative of America at this point.
Going along with the Hog tangent, I suggest the Pork Troughs. Piggies squealing would be the rallying cry. I can just picture piggies suckling on giant (govt) teats on their jumbotron.
Washington Do Nothings
The Washington Bend over and Grab your ankles.
If Daniel Snyder is the douche that we know he is, he’ll name them:
Rebels.
C’mon Danny, do it!
Per reports, this is the leading contender:
Kinda looks like a pissed off construction worker. Or if the Construction Worker from the Village People just got kicked out of the band.
So many penis jokes. Washington Mushroom Caps
Is that a Nazi helmet?
Could be a WW1 U S helmet. Definitely not a WW2 or later helmet.
@Blair Kiel posted:Riunite on ice!
That’s nice!
Dang, you’re old, and so am I for knowing that advertisement reference.
You're the only one who admitted it.
Unfortunately, I can hear it in my head and picturing Kiel saying "Riunite on ice, that's nice" is either profoundly funny or disturbing at any given time.
Maybe they should call themselves "The Turkeys" - prompted me to think of that because of the discussion for one of the names in the article. That was what Ben Franklin wanted to be our national bird. 
At work we use to say "It is hard to soar with the eagles when you work with a bunch of turkeys".
And who could forget WKRP.
Might as well take the whole corporate naming trend to its logical conclusion and sell the team naming rights.
Bezos could but his logo on the helmets of the Washington Amazons.
And no, that's not sexist. Strictly business.
Can you imagine the Washington Dickheads. Which is what most politicians are. I shudder at what the helmet logo would be.
@antooo posted:Washington Amazons.
There’s only 1 right answer: Washington Sentinels
The logos and uniforms have already been created.
@DurangoDoug posted:Can you imagine the Washington Dickheads. Which is what most politicians are. I shudder at what the helmet logo would be.
What do real injuns think?
https://www.washingtonpost.com...LmtDun5043lBe5zMEAss
New idea. Just "Skins". Make a cartoon version of Ed Gein with a butcher knife as the mascot.
How about the Washington Swamp? It never gets drained and is always filled with broken promises.
Sidelines mascot.
Dang me, I should have purchased Jerseys when I had the chance.
Collector items down the road for sure!
@mrtundra posted:How about the Washington Swamp? It never gets drained and is always filled with broken promises.
I would guess that the MASH show would claim infringement rights. But it is a suggestion.
