The name "Redskins" was originated by the team to honor their Native American coach William Dietz. No good deed goes unpunished.

Offensive to Christians who never won their battles with lions during the Roman Empire.

Second to the US Army in fighting and diminishing the American Indian population and their land ownership.

Named after bison hunter Buffalo Bill Cody who joined others in over-hunting buffalo, annoying the Indians.

A noun meaning "a person who attacks business premises with the intent to steal". That's civil.

Scandinavian raiders of the 9th century. Do you see the theme forming here on the raider thing?

A raider minus the Oakland eye patch; add sword and torn flag.

American Revolution settlers who turned on and fought their homeland of  England; then ruined their tea to rub it in. 

"A holy person in heaven", a place most people in the world don't believe in. But let's not start this, the Lions may get involved again.

Are we picking on small people again?

Derived from the steel making industry. Anti-pollution mongers are not happy. 

Pollution volume rivals Steelers; add fuel guzzling, flight delays and over-priced beer.

Settlers of California known for leaving land in a mess after plucking gold nuggets from it. 

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An aggressive, 12th century bird know for eating just about anything including Bengals, Browns and Steelers.

Derived from Indian Choctaw words "okla" and "humma"; it means "red people". Oaklahoma is out if "Redskins" is out.