Washington Commanders to debut new NFL identity

[bowld]

Logo looks like a W with a monument in the middle, sort of like the Caps alternate jersey logo. 

 

Based on the names given it could be anything from just a W to possibly a castle logo shaped in a W to be the Defenders or Brigade

[burgundy]

I think I know what the diamonds are for:

 

 

 

So we have:

- Sleeve stripes inspired by the DC flag

- Collar stars inspired by the DC flag

- Diamond pattern inspired by the original borders of DC

- A logo that's a giant W (with possibly the Capitol in the middle?)

- "We are an always have been Washington"

 

 

They're sticking with Washington Football Team as the permanent name.

 

[FinsUp1214]

10 minutes ago, Survival79 said:

 

Admirals = 8 letters

 

February 2, 2022 = 02/02/22

 

2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8

 

2 + 2 + 22 = 26; 2 + 6 = 8

 

February = 8 letters

 

“So I look at the list of final names and what do I find out man what do I find OUT?! There iiiis no Washington Admirals, the name does not exist okay so I’m deciding AWWWW *censored* buddy I gotta dig a little deeper there’s no Washington Admirals? Are you KIDDING ME I’ve got BOXES full of Washington Admirals! Alright so I start maaarchin’ my way down to Carol in HR…”

[Bill0813]

 

[DCarp1231]

 

 

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[FiddySicks]

21 minutes ago, burgundy said:

I think I know what the diamonds are for:

 

 

 

So we have:

- Sleeve stripes inspired by the DC flag

- Collar stars inspired by the DC flag

- Diamond pattern inspired by the original borders of DC

- A logo that's a giant W (with possibly the Capitol in the middle?)

- "We are an always have been Washington"

 

 

They're sticking with Washington Football Team as the permanent name.

 

Yup. And I assume that roundel logo on the opposite side of the three stars hangar effect is just the logo they’ve been using the last two seasons. Pretty big let down if so, but this whole organization is a let down, so

[Bill0813]

1 minute ago, FiddySicks said:

Yup. And I assume that roundel logo on the opposite side of the three stars hangar effect is just the logo they’ve been using the last two seasons. Pretty big let down if so, but this whole organization is a let down, so

Agree, not that any of the other names are all that inspiring either.   Safe bet this is on the back of the jersey.

[SSmith48]

This whole uniform set reminds me of what the Rams did, and not in a good way. Is this going to be a new trend where the home and road uniforms have disconnected designs, perhaps as a way to entice fans to spend more on jerseys in a league where they only change every 5 years?

 

I like the home set, it features some nice ideas (satin burgundy helmet, modern font, sleeve stripes). It reminds me of the concept I put together for them a while ago:

 

As for the (what seems to be) the road uniform, just yikes. There is already too much black in the NFL, the unnecessary addition of it here just saddens the whole set.

 

I'll reserve my full reaction until we see the full product, but, like many of you, I'm not hopeful.

[WSU151]

59 minutes ago, Survival79 said:

 

Admirals = 8 letters

 

February 2, 2022 = 02/02/22

 

But what about 2/2/2022? 

 

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I have doubts they keep the WFT name...just because they could have announced today they're keeping the name and will unveil new uniforms on Feb 2.  

 

There's not much upside in waiting to announce there'll be no name change. 

[MCM0313]

If they really keep the WFT name - singular and generic - and prominently feature a roundel, then they should be kicked out of the NFL and moved to MLS. 

[4_tattoos]

Long time Football Team fan chiming in.

 

• So far, the only thing I've seen that I've liked is the burgundy jersey with gold numbers. Although I'd personally prefer the sleeve stripe colors to be gold/burgundy/gold instead of gold/white/gold. I'm fine with the numbers being outlined in white.
• The white jersey with black accents instead of gold makes me nervous. Snyder did consider changing the team's uniforms in the early 2000's featuring heavy amounts of black.
• I don't know what to believe as far as the remaining names go. RedWolves would have been cool, but it's the only name they've flat out confirmed is no longer an option. At this point my preferences would be RedHogs if it's still in the running.

[spartacat_12]

3 hours ago, gosioux76 said:

If we really want to read the tea leaves on this, you could read the bolded phrases as suggesting the WFT name is going to stay. 

 

Not that I believe this, but you could read this as saying very literally "we are washington," The "fight for our community" phrase could simply be another way of saying, "we will fight for/as Washington."  And "together we will define our future," could be a nod to collectively creating an identity under the WFT brand rather than forcing a new nickname upon them. 

 

I think it's more likely that they know whatever name is picked will be hated by a group of people, so they're pushing Washington to the forefront of the branding to cushion the blow. The Indians Guardians did the same thing when they unveiled their name.

[Wings2]

2/2/22

Let the Washington Woodchucks era begin. 

[MCM0313]

1 minute ago, Wings2 said:

2/2/22

Let the Washington Woodchucks era begin. 

Featuring the new mascot, D.C. Phil!

[Survival79]

1 hour ago, WSU151 said:

But what about 2/2/2022? 

 

((2 × 2) ÷ 20) × 22 = 4.4

 

4 + 4 = 8

[MCM0313]

Only proposed names I’ve really liked are Warthogs and Redtails. I suppose someone could sell me on Defenders. Anything singular would suck, especially keeping the placeholder name permanently. 

[Digby]

53 minutes ago, SSmith48 said:

This whole uniform set reminds me of what the Rams did, and not in a good way. Is this going to be a new trend where the home and road uniforms have disconnected designs, perhaps as a way to entice fans to spend more on jerseys in a league where they only change every 5 years?

 

It's the NFL translation of "We were inspired by European soccer clubs..."

 

Plus the opening to unveil a more traditional-but-not-throwback away in the new style by year 3 or so.

[leopard88]

1 hour ago, Bill0813 said:

Agree, not that any of the other names are all that inspiring either.   Safe bet this is on the back of the jersey.

 

I hadn't figured out what the W reminded me of until now, but it reminds me slightly of this . . . 

 

[DC in Da House w/o a Doubt]

1 hour ago, burgundy said:

I think I know what the diamonds are for:

 

 

 

So we have:

- Sleeve stripes inspired by the DC flag

- Collar stars inspired by the DC flag

- Diamond pattern inspired by the original borders of DC

- A logo that's a giant W (with possibly the Capitol in the middle?)

- "We are an always have been Washington"

 

 

They're sticking with Washington Football Team as the permanent name.

 

 

I think you've nailed it.  

[ManillaToad]

I thought they couldn't secure the trademark rights to WFT because it was too generic