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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Are the Commanders trying to tell us something?
Are the Washington Commanders trying to tell us something? Last week, the Commanders announced on X that they'd unveil their new alternate uniforms on July 9. For most teams, there wouldn't be a debate over the alternate uniforms. However, things are different in Washington. While some fans still dislike the name Commanders, winning has a way of changing people's minds. Washington's 12-5 record last season and appearance in the NFC championship game made some fans forget they didn't like the name. Meanwhile, other fans have moved on from the name debate and just want to enjoy drama-free football. Advertisement The uniforms are another topic. Some fans like them, others don't. Some fans are especially critical of the all-black uniforms and the white jerseys. It has been hinted that Washington's new alternates will resemble the previous uniforms when the team was called the Redskins. Not the helmet, of course. That has led to a lot of anticipation about this week's reveal. So, are the Commanders trying to tell us something? One day after the team announced the uniform reveal, the Commanders shared the latest version of "Hail Tales," the podcast with stories from the franchise's long history. The latest version is about the "Monday Night Miracle." For the younger fans, let's refresh your memory. That game is one of the most memorable and improbable wins in franchise history. The offense could do nothing for the entire game. Quarterback Mark Brunell connected on two deep touchdown passes to Santana Moss and the Redskins shocked the Cowboys. Moss immediately became a franchise legend. Advertisement Did you notice those uniforms? Washington was wearing its traditional white tops with burgundy pants. Could this week's reveal resemble those uniforms from 20 years ago? Perhaps it's nothing, but Washington owner Josh Harris has said the Commanders "will honor the past," while looking toward the future. You can't make everyone happy. No move will have every fan happy. But bringing back uniforms that resemble the old ones would make a large portion of the fan base happy. Maybe the Commanders are trying to tell us something. Maybe not. We'll find out in a few short days. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Are the Commanders trying to tell us something?
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Sport
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Which historic uniforms will Commanders wear in 2025?
The Commanders broke news Wednesday afternoon that new alternate uniforms are coming soon. That's right, on July 9, the Commanders will unveil their new alternate uniforms. The alternate uniforms themselves have been a controversial topic for the fan base, and rightly so. After all, the franchise colors are historically burgundy and gold, and yet, in 2022, Dan Snyder and Jason Wright determined that not only would the team's new name be "Commanders," but there would also be no longer be any historic throwback uniforms. Advertisement Wright actually broadcast that the fan base had expressed "Commanders" as one of their preferred choices on February 2 on the "Today Show," when he stated that the new name "broadly resonated with our fans." It did? Did they ever provide any actual proof of this? The former owner and former team president had determined that there would be no historic throwback uniforms. Instead, as a means of moving forward and attempting to dismiss the past, the "throwbacks" gave way to "alternates." No longer would there be burgundy and gold throwback uniforms from the days of Sammy Baugh or Sonny Jurgensen. No, the franchise was progressive, moving forward. They would wear black and gold uniforms instead. It was a new era, a new name, a new "alternate uniform." Advertisement The Josh Harris ownership group will reveal next Wednesday that they are going back to historic throwbacks, featuring actual burgundy and gold uniforms, you know, the team's original colors. Or are they? The actual release did not describe the uniforms as "throwbacks," but rather as "alternates." Which helmet will they use? Unfortunately, the Commanders' release on X (formerly Twitter) intentionally displays a "W" on the helmet. Is this their way of not getting our hopes up, so that we won't be too upset when the helmet is actually not a throwback? In a sense, perhaps the "W" in the current logo speaks to the uniforms being alternates rather than throwbacks? Advertisement On the other hand, there are NFL teams that use an entire throwback uniform, including the helmet. So, why not go ahead and embrace the past prior to the Dan Snyder years? If only a few games each season, enjoy a historic look, and have some fun with it. Whatever uniforms the Harris group chooses, they will at least include the team colors and franchise history. Most importantly, the team is winning again. So perhaps the "W" will cause fans to think more of Washington and winning. Here are some options that would be fun, dating back to helmets, which I recall from my first Redskins memories in the 1969 season. Will next week's reveal resemble any of these uniform combinations shown above? It sure sounds like it will. The Commanders have multiple options with the "throwback" or "alternate" helmet. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: There are four uniforms combinations the Commanders could choose
