Are you ready for the Washington… Commanders?
We’ve got a new name for the division rival. And it’s… something.
The long-awaited day arrived on Wednesday. The artist formerly known as the Washington Football Team went all-out in their announcement of the new name for the organization.
We’ve got a new Twitter handle, a new logo and a new team hashtag.
The Washington Commanders are now part of the NFC East.
One legacy. One unified future.
We are the Washington Commanders #TakeCommand pic.twitter.com/Eav9NOV5Mm
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 2, 2022
So, how do we feel about these new jerseys?
Burgundy & Gold x Black & Bold pic.twitter.com/P8vZAoAEJD
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 2, 2022
The future of Washington football is here #TakeCommand pic.twitter.com/MwkCLTkVAA
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 2, 2022
Social media has had a day already discussing the new name. Some are arguing over which organization did the worst job in renaming their historic franchise: the Cleveland Guardians in baseball or the Commanders?
— ¡BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL! (@edsbs) February 2, 2022
Rebranding is always gonna be tough and I think “The Washington Commanders” is a good name..
Now of course.. They’re gonna be called The Commies.. they’re red.. in the Nation’s capital but nonetheless.. Commanders is a good name
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 2, 2022
This group has been testing out a bunch of chants this morning. You all had some strong opinions on the Farmers Insurance turned makeshift @commanders chant 🤣 https://t.co/jW2PaBTv8q pic.twitter.com/alIwUchCoi
— Kristen Powers (@KristenWTAE) February 2, 2022
"Commanders Displace Redskins" also a headline in 1890
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) February 2, 2022
As if Washington couldn't have botched the name enough-
They literally stole their motto from the AAF's San Antonio Commanders.
Zero originality. #TakeCommand pic.twitter.com/0k2Y2oBGPu
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) February 2, 2022
What do you think of Washington’s new name? Let us know on Twitter!
Tab has written about MLB, the NHL and the NFL for more than a decade for publications including The Fourth Period, Bleacher Report and La Vida Baseball. He is the author of two books about the Chicago Blackhawks and has been credentialed for the MLB All-Star Game and postseason and multiple Stanley Cup Finals. He is the co-host of the Line Drive Radio podcast.
