{"id":2347145,"date":"2024-09-28T17:07:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T21:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-former-nfl-coach-stuns-espn-host-live-on-air-pushes-commanders-to-change-back-to-the-redskins\/"},"modified":"2024-09-28T17:08:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T21:08:03","slug":"watch-former-nfl-coach-stuns-espn-host-live-on-air-pushes-commanders-to-change-back-to-the-redskins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-former-nfl-coach-stuns-espn-host-live-on-air-pushes-commanders-to-change-back-to-the-redskins\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Former NFL Coach Stuns ESPN Host Live on Air, Pushes Commanders to Change Back to the Redskins"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-former-nfl-coach-stuns-espn-host-live-on-air-pushes-commanders-to-change-back-to-the-redskins%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2347145&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Former Indianapolis Colts head\u200c coach Chuck Pagano recently sparked controversy by using\u200c the term &#8220;Redskins&#8221; during an appearance on \u2062&#8221;The Pat McAfee Show&#8221; \u200bwhile discussing the New York Giants&#8217; performance against the Washington NFL team. He suggested that the team should have beaten the Redskins and referred to the name in a way that indicated he believed it still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/border-patrol-agents-ecstatic-as-trump-comes-to-town-hes-daddy\/\" title=\"Border Patrol agents thrilled as Trump visits: &#039;He&#039;s our leader\">held\u200c significance<\/a>. \u2062Pagano acknowledged that he would sign a\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/black-harvard-alumnae-demand-dei-pledge-for-hiring-and-admissions\/\" title=\"Black Harvard alumnae request diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment for hiring and admissions\">petition aimed<\/a> at reverting the team name back to &#8220;Redskins,&#8221; which was changed to &#8220;Commanders&#8221; in 2020 under former owner\u2062 Daniel Snyder after facing backlash.\u2063 <\/p>\n<p>The Native American Guardians Association has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/student-finds-elusive-treasure-of-gold-gemstones-and-pre-columbian-artifacts-stashed-in-rocky-mountains\/\" title=\"Student Finds Elusive Treasure of Gold, Gemstones and Pre-Columbian Artifacts Stashed in Rocky Mountains\">launched<\/a> a petition to \u200crestore the name, claiming that &#8220;Redskins&#8221; honors Native American culture rather \u200cthan being derogatory. This petition \u200dhas \u200cgarnered substantial support, with nearly 150,000 signatures. Current team owner Josh Harris, however, has stated that the old name will not return for various reasons, emphasizing the need\u200c to unify the\u2062 team and the city around its football goals. Meanwhile, the family\u2062 of John Two Guns White Calf, a Blackfeet chief who was\u2062 the face of the \u200dRedskins logo for many years, is advocating for the return of \u200btheir ancestor\u2019s image as\u2062 part of the team&#8217;s heritage.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said the R-word Thursday in referring to the NFL team representing Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>Pagano was commenting about the New York Giants during an appearance on &ldquo;The Pat McAfee Show,&rdquo; as shown in a video clip <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WASHREDSKlNS\/status\/1839450190962397465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted to X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They should&rsquo;ve beat the Redskins like you mentioned,&rdquo; Pagano said. &ldquo;They lost to seven field goals.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Who?&rdquo; McAfee said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"zxx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cnfrCWRf8W\">pic.twitter.com\/cnfrCWRf8W<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Washington Redskins (@WASHREDSKlNS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WASHREDSKlNS\/status\/1839450190962397465?\">September 26, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;That <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/just-in-third-circuit-court-of-appeals-grants-expedited-review-for-team-trumps-appeal-in-pennsylvania\/\" title=\"JUST IN: Third Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Expedited Review For Team Trump&#039;s Appeal in Pennsylvania\">team&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s not in the league,&rdquo; he said amid general laughter. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know what you&rsquo;re talking about.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They should go back,&rdquo; Pagano said. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s why I said it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Pagano later said he would sign a petition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/native-american-group-tells-commanders-change-team-name-back-redskins-threatens-boycott\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">change the name<\/a> back to Redskins.<\/p>\n<p>The Native American Guardians Association launched a petition drive in 2023 to have the name changed from Commanders back to Redskins, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/abc3340.com\/news\/nation-world\/while-an-unusual-hurricane-helene-is-not-example-of-fujiwhara-effect-weather-noaa-storms-tropical-weather-atmosphere-jet-stream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WBMA-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The petition has garnered almost 150,000 signatures.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The name &lsquo;Redskins&rsquo; carries deep cultural, historical, and emotional significance, honoring the bravery, resilience, and warrior spirit associated with Native American culture. It was never intended as a derogatory or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-adds-trigger-warnings-to-these-classics-now-hidden-from-children-under-seven-years-old\/\" title=\"Disney+ Adds Trigger Warnings To These Classics, Now Hidden From Children Under Seven-Years-Old\">offensive term<\/a> but as a symbol of respect and admiration,&rdquo; the petition said.<\/p>\n<p>Former Commanders owner Daniel Snyder removed the name Redskins in 2020, eventually changing its name to Commanders, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/ex-nfl-coach-appears-support-redskins-nickname-they-should-go-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Current owner&nbsp;Josh Harris&nbsp;has said the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/commanders-sued-native-american-group-wants-team-name-changed-back-redskins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">former name<\/a> will not return.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;For obvious reasons, the old name can&rsquo;t come back,&rdquo; Harris said in August.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;But, right now, we&rsquo;re focused on things to unify the team around our football team and unify the city around our football team. The first objective is we gotta start winning football games, and we need everyone supporting the team and not things that will drive people apart.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Secondly, obviously, we&rsquo;re trying to find a new home. Again, unifying [the] city around that is important and, so, the name is one of those things that have a lot of opinions &hellip; but I certainly haven&rsquo;t forgotten about it. Like I said, I grew up here. So, I understand it,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>However, the family of John Two Guns White Calf, a Blackfeet chief whose face was stylized as the team logo for 48 years, is hoping their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/nfl-head-coach-receives-major-fan-support-repeatedly-says-redskins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ancestor&rsquo;s image<\/a> will return.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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