The Cleveland Guardians?

[L.A. Chieffan]

So, Chiefs is gonna be gone soon right?

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

So, Chiefs is gonna be gone soon right?

Probably inevitable at this point

[stevieray]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Probably inevitable at this point

Kansas City Gehas

But hey, you can sleep at night with a clear conscience.

Always look on the bright side of BS.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Probably inevitable at this point

It’s best if we eliminate as much Native American imagery as possible you know.

[morphius]

Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

So, Chiefs is gonna be gone soon right?

I still think, if they wanted to, they could get ahead of it by utilizing Chiefs from different cultures. Most civilizations had a Chief you could choose from, and we use the name in our military as well, so we could even have some of them. We have chosen to be more inclusive and celebrate Chiefs from around the world...

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Originally Posted by morphius

I still think, if they wanted to, they could get ahead of it by utilizing Chiefs from different cultures. Most civilizations had a Chief you could choose from, and we use the name in our military as well, so we could even have some of them. We have chosen to be more inclusive and celebrate Chiefs from around the world...

Yep, if you ever see the mob come after Hunt and this organization to the point where they have no choice, they will just rebrand rather than rename. The term 'Chief' is not trademarked by Native Americans last time I checked.

A military style uniform would be pretty badass now that you mention it, and also rub it in the face of the mob who forced the change. Perfect solution.

I still don't think it'll be an issue though. The Chiefs and Braves both really have solid ground to stand on, there's nothing offensive about their brands and anything that was, they've already eliminated.

[oldman]

Originally Posted by morphius

I still think, if they wanted to, they could get ahead of it by utilizing Chiefs from different cultures. Most civilizations had a Chief you could choose from, and we use the name in our military as well, so we could even have some of them. We have chosen to be more inclusive and celebrate Chiefs from around the world...

I agree, the team wasn't named for any ethnic group's leader, it was named for H Roe Bartle, aka The Chief.

Back to subject. I don't know how they came up with that name, but it is pretty lame.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by morphius

I still think, if they wanted to, they could get ahead of it by utilizing Chiefs from different cultures. Most civilizations had a Chief you could choose from, and we use the name in our military as well, so we could even have some of them. We have chosen to be more inclusive and celebrate Chiefs from around the world...

Yeah, other than the whole Arrowhead thing.

[srvy]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Yeah, other than the whole Arrowhead thing.

Native Americans don't have exclusive rights to the arrowheads. Do you think Native Americans invented the bow and arrow and tips?

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

So, Chiefs is gonna be gone soon right?

Errrrmineeees!

[carcosa]

Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

So, Chiefs is gonna be gone soon right?

I think the team has done a decent job of minimizing the Native imagery that is more problematic than the name itself, but I won't be the least bit upset if they do go ahead and change it. Monarchs would be perfect and worth buying from the former T-Bones. Some other names that could be fun:

• Burnt Ends
• Smokers
• Yardbirds (after Charlie Parker)
• Nighthawks (after the Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra, which was the first KC jazz band to gain national prominence. Please do not suggest any of the other words in the band's name)
• Fountaineers (okay this one is stupid but still kinda fun imho)
• Steamboats (after the Arabia and also "Arabians" would not go over well)
• Tornadoes (why isn't there a major pro team called the Tornadoes???)
• Unions, Scouts, Kings (former KC sport team names that would work well)
• Mobsters (celebrating KC's organized crime history!)
• Sevillians (celebrating KC's sister city, Seville, Spain)
• Barbers (like The Barber of Seville??)

I dunno man, I get the appeal of Tradition and all that, but I simply don't feel threatened by the prospect of a name change. If anything, it's an opportunity for something new and fun. I think we would all get used to it a lot quicker than we think, too. Either way I'm not losing sleep over it!

[R Clark]

Originally Posted by carcosa

I think the team has done a decent job of minimizing the Native imagery that is more problematic than the name itself, but I won't be the least bit upset if they do go ahead and change it. Monarchs would be perfect and worth buying from the former T-Bones. Some other names that could be fun:

• Burnt Ends
• Smokers
• Yardbirds (after Charlie Parker)
• Nighthawks (after the Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra, which was the first KC jazz band to gain national prominence. Please do not suggest any of the other words in the band's name)
• Fountaineers (okay this one is stupid but still kinda fun imho)
• Steamboats (after the Arabia and also "Arabians" would not go over well)
• Tornadoes (why isn't there a major pro team called the Tornadoes???)
• Unions, Scouts, Kings (former KC sport team names that would work well)
• Mobsters (celebrating KC's organized crime history!)
• Sevillians (celebrating KC's sister city, Seville, Spain)
• Barbers (like The Barber of Seville??)

I dunno man, I get the appeal of Tradition and all that, but I simply don't feel threatened by the prospect of a name change. If anything, it's an opportunity for something new and fun. I think we would all get used to it a lot quicker than we think, too. Either way I'm not losing sleep over it!

Easy to see your not from or anywhere near kc and haven’t been a fan very long.I can’t imagine anyone on this board in agreement with your take as it sucks the big penis.I personally know more than a few Native Americans and not one of them have a problem with Chiefs

[carcosa]

Originally Posted by R Clark

Easy to see your not from or anywhere near kc and haven’t been a fan very long.I can’t imagine anyone on this board in agreement with your take as it sucks the big penis.I personally know more than a few Native Americans and not one of them have a problem with Chiefs

I was born in Kansas City, Missouri and have been a Chiefs fan since before I can remember but okay lmao

And if you actually read my posts instead of reflexively smashing the thumbs down button, you'd see that I acknowledge that there are plenty of Natives who don't care. And I happen to be friends with plenty of other people who were born and raised in Kansas City and are huge Chiefs fans who actually do agree with me. So whose anecdotal evidence wins now????

[cosmo20002]

Originally Posted by carcosa

I think the team has done a decent job of minimizing the Native imagery that is more problematic than the name itself, but I won't be the least bit upset if they do go ahead and change it. Monarchs would be perfect and worth buying from the former T-Bones. Some other names that could be fun:

• Burnt Ends
• Smokers
• Yardbirds (after Charlie Parker)
• Nighthawks (after the Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra, which was the first KC jazz band to gain national prominence. Please do not suggest any of the other words in the band's name)
• Fountaineers (okay this one is stupid but still kinda fun imho)
• Steamboats (after the Arabia and also "Arabians" would not go over well)
• Tornadoes (why isn't there a major pro team called the Tornadoes???)
• Unions, Scouts, Kings (former KC sport team names that would work well)
• Mobsters (celebrating KC's organized crime history!)
• Sevillians (celebrating KC's sister city, Seville, Spain)
• Barbers (like The Barber of Seville??)

I dunno man, I get the appeal of Tradition and all that, but I simply don't feel threatened by the prospect of a name change. If anything, it's an opportunity for something new and fun. I think we would all get used to it a lot quicker than we think, too. Either way I'm not losing sleep over it!

I'm sure you mean well, but this is like a list if you were purposefully trying to think of terrible names.

[carcosa]

Originally Posted by cosmo20002

I'm sure you mean well, but this is like a list if you were purposefully trying to think of terrible names.

Okay the ones I'll actually stand by are Monarchs, Yardbirds, and Nighthawks. My main point is just that there are tons of KC-specific things you could pull from and it's a fun exercise. Tradition is nice and all but I just don't see change like this as inherently negative.