The debate over whether the Washington Redskins moniker is offensive to Native Americans rages on, with two of the franchise's legendary players, Darrell Green and Art Monk weighing in on a WTOP radio interview.
To hear the two players speak click here.
Monk, one of the best wide receivers in the history of the franchise said, "[If] Native Americans feel like Redskins or the Chiefs or [another] name is offensive to them, then who are we to say to them 'No, it's not'?"
Green chimed in as well, saying, "It deserves and warrants conversation because somebody is saying, 'Hey, this offends me.'" Despite the chorus that includes football Hall of Famers as well as members of Congress, Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has steadfastly resisted change, even in the face of a lawsuit that could strip him of trademark rights.
Back in May, Snyder told USA Today "We will never change the name of the team. As a lifelong Redskins fan, and I think that the Redskins fans understand the great tradition and what it's all about and what it means, so we feel pretty fortunate to be just working on next season."
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell backed up Snyder, telling the media "Growing up in Washington, I do understand the affinity for that name with the fans. I also understand the other side of that. I don't think anybody wants to offend anybody. But this has been discussed over a long period of time. I think Dan Snyder and the organization have made it very clear that they are proud of that name and that heritage, and I think the fans are, too."
David Grosso, a Washington D.C. lawmaker who has spearheaded the effort to get the team to drop its nickname has suggested a tweak that allows the organization to retain its color scheme, and marginally change marketing strategies-the Red Tails.
"You can still sing the song and everything," Grosso, told The Washington Post. "Hail ... to the ... Red Tails."
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