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Along_the_Wire

Just got myself up to speed with Redskins news on The Athletic and the WP. Once again, I find myself feeling stupidly optimistic about the season ahead. The worst bit is that everyone in the NFC East feels the same - something’s got to give. I do think the NFC East will be a force to be reckoned with this season after the mess it was last.

I’m so gutted about this season and the fucking virus - looking at the schedule, there are a few great weekends I could’ve flown over for - I’d planned to do that as part of my 50th celebrations in December. All in the fucking bin.

How’s everyone else feeling now about the season ahead?

Along_the_Wire

Washington in Redskins name change shocker.

What makes me laugh is that it really should be changed, it doesn’t matter, but Snyder held onto it for such a ridiculous amount of time until sponsors told him they’re yanking money. Snyder should think of the retail margin. The cunt.

bosstrabs

Along_the_Wire They should punk everyone and unveil their new name as

DC Redskins

zackster

Looks like IF a season is to happen you will have to sign a waiver to attend a game. Perfect.

Along_the_Wire

zackster Redskins fans have been doing that for decades.

Along_the_Wire

Redskins name and logo are retired. Shame it took the money to change Snyder’s mind, but it’s good to move on from this debacle.

jonattonyeah

Along_the_Wire

I’m willing to concede that much of this racism stuff has nuance and can be complicated.

“Redskins” was never nuanced nor complicated. Utterly daft name. Snyder should have been lined and quartered ages ago.

zackster

LT42

zackster Trying to shoehorn a joke in about the mask not fitting, struggling

HopHead

I’m a Lions fan. I’m waiting for Stafford to win a playoff game. Like every season.

jonattonyeah

HopHead

My man. Brutal. Had two of the best 10 players ever (IMO - Barry and Megatron) and haven’t managed to pull anything together. Rough.

Along_the_Wire

HopHead I’m a Lions fan

How come? I know a Lions fan here in the UK - he can’t answer that question. As bad as the Washington team have been, at least they’ve won a few Super Bowls and two of them I’ve seen live on tele.

HopHead

jonattonyeah My man. Brutal. Had two of the best 10 players ever (IMO - Barry and Megatron) and haven’t managed to pull anything together.

Both retired early as well, just couldn’t do it anymore. LOL.

HopHead

Along_the_Wire How come? I know a Lions fan here in the UK - he can’t answer that question.

When I was learning the game here in Australia I was playing running back and I loved Barry Sanders. I had this VHS tape called NFL Rocks and it was highlights to hair metal tunes and I wore out the tape watching this section over and over:

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Along_the_Wire

Last one being 28 years ago.

zackster

TankTop

Rumours flying around of a scandal in Washington which could see Snyder lose the team.

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Along_the_Wire

TankTop That would be mint - keep me posted!

TankTop

Along_the_Wire think there’s a local newspaper which will cover it tbf.

303abuser

yeah washington fans have to be happy if snyder is out.

zackster

This is terrible news. I hope Mr. Snyder fights to the end.

303abuser

zackster haha agreed. it’s nice to not have the raiders being the worst run team in the league.

zackster

Although the Bezos take over would be hilarious

TankTop

Seems to involve sexual harassment and assault, racial discrimination and all of the front office for the last 20 years or so. Bruce Allen has gone rogue. If true, a cynic would think the sudden name change was an effort to gather some good PR ahead of this shit.

Will need more popcorn.

Along_the_Wire

TankTop Nothing yet, I’m a subscriber. Tender hooks.

Seems to implicate Gruden and Colt McCoy, which would be nice - double-bubble, if you will.