Darrell Green is one of the greatest players in Washington Football Team history. A first-round pick in 1983, Green was a part of three Super Bowl championship teams during his illustrious 20-year career — all in Washington.
A seven-time Pro-Bowler and four-time first-team All-Pro, Green was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
Green was a guest on the “Grant and Danny Show” on 106.7 The Fan on Tuesday, and one of the topics he discussed was the name change.
Green had the perfect answer regarding a new name.
“If they go 14-2 like we did my rookie year, they could call them the meatballs,” he said.
Darrell Green on the possibility of the #WashingtonFootball name change being to a name that people don't initially like:
"If they go 14-2 like we did my rookie year, they could call them the meatballs."
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 15, 2021
Green is right. As long as Washington is winning, the nickname is not a big deal. Sure, the nickname debate is a huge one because how often does a team change its nickname?
But last year’s team proved the fans would return if Washington wins. Remember where this fan base was in 2019? Owner Daniel Snyder and Bruce Allen had alienated many fans due to the continued losing, among other things.
Yet, when the team started to win in November, fans cared.
For Green, he’s ready for the new name, but it’s all about winning.
“Give us a name, give us something decent and let’s roll,” Green said. “Let’s roll, baby.”
You aren’t going to make everyone happy with the new name. After all, it is 2021. But if you get a solid name, a strong logo, and put a winning product on the field, the stadium will be packed every Sunday — with Washington fans this time around.
