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I thought Orakpo said our alternate was gonna be "crazy"? That's not really crazy.

Orakpo never wore the 75th anniversary jersey... and probably never even remembers noticing them on TV considering the Redskins only wore the jersey in 1 game 5 years ago. With the gold helmet and "R" logo, I'm sure that's a "crazy" design to him.

Let me preface this by saying I hate the Steelers.

But those throwback Steelers jerseys aren't THAT bad. I mean... it's an alternate jersey to celebrate a time when players wore different styles of jerseys. What should you really expect? You either make a jersey that captures that or you don't.

If the Skins wore something similar for a game or two I wouldn't hate it. Now if they choose that for their primary jersey, then I'd be worried.

What I'm arguing is that even though it has ties to the city, it still males zero sense as the name of a pro sports team. I think Wizards, as cheesy and lame as it is, makes more sense than Monuments.

It makes just as much sense as Nationals or Capitals... or Lakers... or 100 other nicknames for teams. I don't really understand your logic, but whatever.

Yeah, I can see the Washington Monument and the Capitol from my apartment building.

Why not name ourselves the Washington White Houses? Washington Lincoln Memorials? Washington Smithsonians?

Obviously Monuments is better than those names (or Washington Metros, etc)... but I wasn't arguing FOR Monuments (although it's better than Wizards), I was pointing out the fact that the nickname would at least, in fact, "make sense." That's all.

It's an absolutely ridiculous name. You aren't supposed to brand teams with names that are THAT obvious. Like the Buffalo Bills. It's cute and trying to be catchy and witty, but it really isn't.

That's the exact reason why so many people hate Wizards name as much as they do. It's completely out of left field and has absolutely nothing to do with the city or it's history at all.

Now that's true about catchy or fun names... they're better for minor league teams (like the Flying Squirrels.. I've gotten over losing out Ham Bones and am proud of the Squirrels name now).

Na, Vishal lives in Indiana. He's never been to DC in his life.

Well, he should probably google the city... then he'd probably understand how the name Monuments relates and "makes sense."

What about you?

Yes, I've visited Washington DC. I also ate a hog dog for lunch.

They won't switch to Monuments.That doesn't even make sense.

Um... you've been to Washington DC, right?

Monuments probably isn't the best name they could pick, but it's certainly better than Wizards.

Those new jerseys are so amazing. Definitely something to be proud of. Hell, I might even consider purchasing one of the away jerseys (no awful "Wizards" in the name).

Now I can't wait to see the name change. I understand if they want to go back to Bullets... with the history and good will... but if they're changing the name completely, I hope they stick with the DC theme (like Nationals and Capitals).