"For nearly 90 years, this franchise had a different name, and many have fond memories of cheering for that team and watching it win three Super Bowls," a team spokesperson said in a statement to USA TODAY Sports. Why are we doing this? Do the new owners understand the pain that word can cause? I think they do get it now but they've made a massive mistake talking about the nickname up to this point. Read more 'I put my foot in my mouth': Commanders coach walks back comments on Eric Bieniemy The Washington Times reported this month that Harris and other members have referenced the name on more than a few occasions. Anytime that's brought up, it is brought up with the utmost of respect."Įxcept, using that word isn't respectful. Just so everybody knows, we do that with the utmost respect for the Native tribes and for the American Indian. And again, what Coach (Joe) Gibbs did, the traditions, that alumni group of guys that are around. (Josh) Harris and that ownership group talked extensively about bringing back the glory. "Well, I know this," Rivera said recently, "(Washington owner) Mr. Washington coach Ron Rivera was asked about how people in the organization were again using the team's old nickname, which is a dictionary-defined racial slur.
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