a0tmike21 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 In light of all the craziness around our team, and now the news of Bevos hanging out with Snyder and wanting to buy a team. I thought it would be fun to think about what would you do IF YOU bought the Washington Redskins. Just a fun thread to kick around and I'm curious what changes other people would make. For me I thought about the name change, I grew up a skins fan and never looked at it as a negative. However times change and if there is a large group of people who find it offensive then maybe it should be changed. I personally love tradition and I think I would change the name back to its original one. In 1932 the team was founded in Boston and named the Boston Braves, then changed to the Redskins in 1933. I like the sound of the Washington Braves!!! And with that we wouldn't have to change the logo, team colors, or any of the traditions with the franchise; maybe Hail to the redskins would have to change but really that's it. Of course I would fire Bruce Allen, change the whole front office, hire a GM and let him do his job. What else? What would you guys do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchetwound Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Probably everything exactly the same as Snyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooleyfan1993 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 23 minutes ago, hatchetwound said: Probably everything exactly the same as Snyder ......please tell me that’s sarcasm 😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Not sure what I'd do next, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyJ Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I'd start a thread on ES asking people what they'd do if they bought the team, and then use those ideas so I can blame other people when the plans fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Rebrand day 1. The Skins brand is toxic at this point. Treat this as basically an expansion team... accordingly: Spend big bucks on an analytics-focused front office. Spend little bucks on coaching at first. Trade away all expensive veterans. Accumulate draft picks. Intentionally tank for like 2-3 years. Sell the fanbase on "trust the process" much like the Astros did when they were losing 100 games. Try to open a new stadium around the same time the team is getting good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Do a thorough analysis on what teams have had the best draft record over the last 5 years, and from this assemble a list of QUALIFIED GM candidates. Interviews would follow - not just by me, but by a consulting group. Hire the best candidate, and charge him with hiring the next head coach. Make it clear that there will be a 3 year grace period to shed all the deadweight from the roster. Strip Brucifer naked and tied to a sheep, and force him to do 2 laps around FedEx field while Trent Williams rings a bell and shouts "Shame...Shame..." while fans pelt him with all the stale beer and peanuts the team had been selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchetwound Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 52 minutes ago, skinsfan_1215 said: Rebrand day 1. The Skins brand is toxic at this point. Treat this as basically an expansion team... accordingly: What would you rebrand them as? I was thinking: The Washington Marshalls. This would honor our original owner and keep a tie to the past while rebranding our future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 35 minutes ago, hatchetwound said: What would you rebrand them as? I was thinking: The Washington Marshalls. This would honor our original owner and keep a tie to the past while rebranding our future. Marshall was a notorious racist. In fact, there is a movement trying to get the memorial to Marshall outside of Fed Ex removed. So I’m not sure the Washington Marshalls would go over so well. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I'd hire Jack Pardee's grandson to be lifetime GM/President just to piss all of you off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakedtater1 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Move the team to Idaho and rename them the Idaho redskin potatoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1) Fire Bruce Allen 2) Get help from the NFL brass to hire a GM 3) Hire said GM 4) Stay out of the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchetwound Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 39 minutes ago, mojo said: Marshall was a notorious racist. In fact, there is a movement trying to get the memorial to Marshall outside of Fed Ex removed. So I’m not sure the Washington Marshalls would go over so well. 😂 Yeah, but he was from a different time. Plus, he is in the HOF, so he can't be all bad right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderhill Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Establish a ring of shame and immediately put Dan and Bruce in it. All toilets would have their faces in them. At half time of every home game I'd pick a random fan and let them attempt to kick a field goal (football with Dan's ass on it) from 45 yards out, if they made it they would get season tickets for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick7423 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, hatchetwound said: What would you rebrand them as? I was thinking: The Washington Marshalls. This would honor our original owner and keep a tie to the past while rebranding our future. Marshal? While he was the original owner, he was also wildly and radically racists to a level that would make most people blush. No, not the Marshals. Re-brand to something like the Washington Warriors or just take the name Washington Sentinels (from the movie). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, hatchetwound said: What would you rebrand them as? I was thinking: The Washington Marshalls. This would honor our original owner and keep a tie to the past while rebranding our future. As owner I would hire top dollar marketing consultants for this purpose. But some ideas I've seen tossed around: Federals (fits with Nationals, Capitals themes)- probably my favorite for starting fresh Stars and Stripes (Stars for short) - go with a patriotic theme Warriors - logo can be the throwback spear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice_of_Reason Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I would hire Peyton Manning to run football ops. It might work, it might not work, but if John Lynch can do it with no experience, I'm willing to give Peyton a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I would legitimately name myself GM and quite possibly head coach. You people would HATE me until I won a super bowl and then you would worship me like a god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Pretty sure I'd go to Disneyland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 3 hours ago, hatchetwound said: What would you rebrand them as? I was thinking: The Washington Marshalls. This would honor our original owner and keep a tie to the past while rebranding our future. Jesus Christ. Your solution to the naming issue is to choose a MORE offensive name? That's impressive. Why not the Washington Klansmen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I think I would go with the Washington Revenuers. The helmet would be dollar bill green with the letters I R S stamped on it. I mean if your going to have a name that gets you hated why not go all the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedBNG Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 2 hours ago, skinsfan_1215 said: Federals (fits with Nationals, Capitals themes)- probably my favorite for starting fresh Stars and Stripes (Stars for short) - go with a patriotic theme Warriors - logo can be the throwback spear Federals - a 2 year nightmare (7-22) Stars - can't stand looking at the ones in Dallas Warriors - seems to be what most people agree to except it is shared with a pro team in SF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Hire someone to fill Bruce Allen's role that NFL agrees is right person to run the franchise and turn it around. That person will hire the GM, who will hire the coach, who will say who they want the QB to be. I want accountability to be our identity as a football team, that will transcend any football scheme. As owner, my goal will be asking what we need to the best at everything possible and get it for them. At the same time, I'd prioritize rebuilding the fan base, I would not rely on winning doing that alone. I'd drop ticket prices, concession, and parking prices to the lowest on average in the league knowing the majority of my money comes from TV contracts. And yes, I'd move the team to a 60k open air stadium on top of the RFK site. I would also change the name of the team to Washington Warriors using a darker version of the 70th anniversary jersey. I'd put jus as much effort into public relations as I would winning football games. And I'd do regular Q&A interviews and require the same of who I tapped to be President. I'd discuss with the NFL the legality and practicality of turning of full ownership to DC after my death and buying out the minority owners on the condition the city meets certain affordable housing requirements instead of kicking out all the broke people. This would require an exception similar to what the Packers have and their public nature (though a single government instead 100k plus share holders), and like the Packers, I'd release the franchise balance sheet with every league year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakedtater1 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 If I bought the team I'd give it to Renegade7.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1. HIre a consulting firm to look at the culture and look for ways to improve 2. Fire who needs to be fired 3. Hire pragmatic people at every possible level that do the right thing but not at the expense of team values 4. Invest in independent reviews every 3-5 years to reevaluate culture and football strategy 5. Hire sports psychologists and make sure every player has regular sessions (individual or group) 6. Invest in analytics and require that it be included in football decisions 7. Draft, bring in Ray Lewis hype machines that guys can rally around 8. Create a mechanism for players to provide feedback on football strategy 9. 10. Win championships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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