Opinion: As FedEx joins opposition to Washington NFL team’s nickname, it’s time for Daniel Snyder to do the right thing

Look, I get that the name carries great sentimental value to Snyder, whose father took him to games at RFK Stadium during the Joe Gibbs-led glory years.Having grown up in the D.C. area, where I spent most every Sunday afternoon watching Washington’s games with my grandfather and father, I get the tradition.

I never thought about the name as a kid. Not until adulthood, once I got outside of my small-town bubble and began hearing of how the name bothered some, did my uneasiness over the use of it start to grow. It’s the same thing with Washington’s name. It doesn’t matter if a football team is all that comes to mind for some. It doesn’t matter that some Native Americans are cool with it. The fact that others are not should be enough.

It shouldn’t take FedEx speaking out, the risk of other sponsors backing out of deals or the District of Columbia threatening the denial of a stadium deal without a name change to get Snyder to do the right thing.

ByMikeJones usatodaysports Actually it doesn’t. The premise your are pushing is arrogant and based in moronic platitudes. Clowns.

ByMikeJones usatodaysports Native American Indians have lost one hell of a lot. They lost their land. They lost lives trying to protect their land. And yet, Native American Indians aren't calling for Washington Redskins name to be changed. Wake up People!!!!!!

ByMikeJones usatodaysports Why don’t we just nix the NFL? We know this sport has caused extensive brain injury to players, who are often minorities, so it’s not safe. 🤷🏽‍♀️

ByMikeJones usatodaysports Your publication is pure trash anymore

ByMikeJones usatodaysports Just looking for more reasons to change the name. Theres nothing wrong with it, leave it alone

ByMikeJones usatodaysports NEVER is 7 years in Snyder time. FYI. 142-193-1 SelltheteamDan

ByMikeJones usatodaysports But they don’t win

ByMikeJones usatodaysports I wish we could change the owners name as well

ByMikeJones usatodaysports Mike- saying ‘snyder has nothing to lose is false’. Many fans will leave if the rebrand is not good, the color sxheme changes, and legacy to glory years is lost. Think bullets to wizards.

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ByMikeJones usatodaysports So your saying it’s not the name, it’s the owners actions that is causing their nickname issues? So when you hear the Redskins, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? It’s FOOTBALL not racists and that’s how most people think. Media thinks we all are thinking of racism.

ByMikeJones usatodaysports Daniel who?

ByMikeJones usatodaysports More blather from a guy who knows nothing about the word. He should move to Seattle and cover the Seahags

ByMikeJones usatodaysports Snyder may have been successful in one field, but he is a total failure in football. He needs to sell the team and retire.

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