Is there a nickname difference between Chiefs and Redskins or Indians?

08/07/2020 36 min Temporada 5 Episodio 45
Is there a nickname difference between Chiefs and Redskins or Indians?

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A topic that had been bubbling nationally for the past week or so was disrupted in Kansas City when Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a 10-year contract extension on Monday. But sports nicknames that are based in Native American heritage is back on the table.The Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians are considering changes. What kind of conversation should the Chiefs be having?Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian join host Blair Kerkhoff on SportsBeat KC, The Kansas City Star’s daily sports podcast, to discuss how we got here, what changes the Chiefs should consider, what is the potential pushback, how the colleges have been ahead of the pros on this issue, and project what we might see from the teams.Story links:Redskins, Indians considering name changes. Is it time for the Chiefs to make a change?How an offensive sign rekindled better relations between Chiefs, Native Americans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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