LISTEN: What Does Joe Theismann Think of Commanders Name?

Locked On Commanders: Washington Commander Reactions and Insight from Jason Wright and Joe Theismann

Jeremy Brener | Feb 5, 2022

Many fans are still on the fence about the new Washington Commanders name.

They hope that the new name doesn't erase the 90 years of history that preceded it, including some of the memories created by legendary quarterback Joe Theismann.

Theismann helped lead the franchise to its first Super Bowl title nearly 40 years ago and has remained an ambassador of the franchise and the DMV area.

Theismann feels that the name change still traces back to the legendary moments the franchise created in the past.

"You remember the past, there's great memories of what we were able to accomplish here and now we look forward to the future of the things we can accomplish moving forward," Theismann said.

Joe Theismann with Washington Commanders gear — Rob Carr/Getty Images

When he was told of the name for the first time, Theismann liked it for its simplicity and its connection to the area. But more importantly, he appreciated the value of starting fresh for a franchise that hasn't won a Super Bowl in 30 years.

"Washington Football Team, to me, was a mouthful," Theismann said. "It's an opportunity for the young guys to create their own legacy."

On this episode of "Locked On Commanders," host Chris Russell talks 1-on-1 with Theismann to dive into more on the Commanders name change.

Chris also talks with president Jason Wright on his role in the name-changing process and discusses fan reactions to the name change.

Chris deals with all that and more on this episode of "Locked on Commanders". For more podcasts and information, join us here.

Published Feb 5, 2022

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.