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 (@Kristen7News) 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
