All aTwitter: 12 July 2020

News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers and national sports journalists

All atwitter will be posted at the beginning of every day (at midnight in Washington, DC). The goal is to give readers a handy spot to check the Redskins beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans to keep up on the latest news and opinions about the Redskins, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.

Rumor: The Redskins will have a new name in the next 24-48 hours

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The Redskins potentially changing their name has been one of the biggest stories in the NFL for the past week. There have been new developments nearly every day in this fast-moving story.

The latest rumor comes from Yahoo NFL reporter Charles Robinson. He says that he was told the Redskins will reveal their new name within the next 24-48 hours. He also reports that the NFL has started to take steps to tell everyone that has the Redskins name on their...

Report: Redskins name change appears 'imminent'

This move comes after FedEx and other major sponsors applied pressure. FedEx reportedly sent a letter to the team on July 2 threatening to remove its signage from the stadium if the name wasn’t changed.

Redskins Name Change Expected Soon

Washington is expected to have a new team name by the start of the season. After years of a hardline stance against moving on from the controversial “Redskins” moniker, Daniel Snyder is “committed” to changing the name by the start of the season, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports.

Report: Redskins name change is already ‘imminent’

It appears that Washington’s football team may have a new nickname before the scheduled start of NFL training camps. In an appearance on “Saturday Sports Brunch,” Yahoo Sports reporter Charles Robinson said that a name change is “imminent,” and a new name could be announced within days.

Report: Washington NFL Team Name Change 'Imminent'; Teams Told to Remove Logo

The Washington NFL franchise is reportedly getting close to changing its nickname. Appearing on Dallas ' 103.3 FM ESPN Radio with Clarence Hill Jr...

Division Links: BBV discusses developments in DeAndre Baker prosecution; BGN reports DeSean Jackson fine for detrimental conduct

Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports Big Blue View Report: DeAndre Baker may have been involved in payoff of alleged victims

Warrant details payoffs at office of Quinton Dunbar’s attorney

An explosive report in the Daily News includes allegations that, if true, would deepen the legal holes that New York Giants cornerback Deandre Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar are in after they were charged in a May 13 armed robbery in Miramar, Fla.

The report, citing a warrant obtained...

All aTwitter: 11 July 2020

News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers and national sports journalists

All atwitter will be posted at the beginning of every day (at midnight in Washington, DC). The goal is to give readers a handy spot to check the Redskins beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans to keep up on the latest news and opinions about the Redskins, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.

Report: Washington NFL Team Wants to Pick New Nickname 'As Soon as Possible'

The anticipated search for Washington 's new NFL name isn't expected to take too long. According to Ben Fischer of Sports Business Daily , the franchise wants a new nickname "as soon as possible...

Division Links: BGN puts Dexter Manley on ten “most hated” list; BtB proclaim CeeDee Lamb “literally one of the greatest WRs in college football history”

Bleeding Green Nation Ranking the Eagles’ 10 most hated NFC East enemies

We’re talking players here, not teams.

Man, the 1980s and ‘90s truly were the glory days for the NFC East.

Think about the incredible rivalries that existed during that time.

Washington is woefully underrepresented on this list. Think about it, is there a player from that franchise that you truly hated? I mean, Mark Rypien was annoying in 1991, but other than that, he wasn’t much of a threat. The trio of Gary...

Report: FedEx Could End Stadium Deal If Washington NFL Team Doesn't Change Name

FedEx has reportedly informed the Washington NFL franchise that it intends to remove its signage from the stadium following the 2020 season if the team does not change its nickname...

FedEx to remove signs from Washington's stadium if team name isn't changed

The Washington Redskins have faced backlash for years regarding their controversial name, and now one of their biggest sponsors is threatening to end their deal if the name isn't changed.

Renaming the Redskins: Inside the process, hurdles and possible fallout

Rebranding an iconic sports franchise with permanent changes to signage, trademarks and logos is an endeavor that can take years.

All aTwitter: 10 July 2020

News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers and national sports journalists

All atwitter will be posted at the beginning of every day (at midnight in Washington, DC). The goal is to give readers a handy spot to check the Redskins beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans to keep up on the latest news and opinions about the Redskins, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.

Kevin Durant Can Save Redskins By Making His Dream Come True

Kevin Durant may make his money on the basketball court, but he could be the key to saving the Washington Redskins. After all, the Washington D.C. native grew up a diehard fan of the historic NFL franchise.

Watch: What is the state of the Washington football team in 2020?

Washington has a new head coach — and may have a new name — heading into 2020. Yardbarker's Matt Williamson explains why he expects the team to be more competitive despite a difficult schedule.

'Warriors' emerges as front-runner for Washington's new team name

The Warriors makes a lot of logical sense for the team's rebrand, as it has absolutely none of the controversy that obviously has come with having Redskins as the team's name.

Daily Slop: Redskins Media Links Roundup

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A collection of Redskins articles from around the web

Four factors that could prevent Brandon Scherff from signing a big deal with the Redskins | NBC Sports Washington
The Redskins and Brandon Scherff aren't close to getting a long deal done, per an ESPN report. If the two sides don't get one finished by next week, a combination of these factors could be to blame.

Phillips: Changing the Redskins name is right, so why does this feel so wrong? | Professional...

Happy Birthday Redskins!

On this day in 1932, the Washington Redskins’ franchise as we know it today was born as the Boston Braves. The Braves played just one season with that name before changing to the Boston Redskins in 1933.

In 1937, the Redskins relocated to Washington, D.C. - and became the Washington Redskins. During their inaugural season in our Nation’s Capital, the Redskins won their first division title and first league championship.

On July 9th, 1932, the Washington Redskins franchise as we know...

Who will be the Redskins MVP in 2020?

9 1?2 weeks

When I think of 9 1?2 weeks, I think of Kim Basinger. In 1986, I saw her in the movie with Mickey Rourke that convinced me that she was the sexiest woman in the world. She still probably ranks in the top 5 all time sexiest Hollywood actresses in my opinion, though Halle Berry has probably taken over the top spot on BiB’s all-time sexiest list.

Kim (and, oddly, perhaps, Joe Cocker) flashed through my mind today when I looked at the calendar and saw that the scheduled opening...