The Washington Commanders altered their title from the Washington Soccer Crew before this yr, but the new moniker is not resonating with everybody in the NFL.

Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow appeared on the "Whole Deliver Podcast" and proposed he preferred the simplicity of the Washington Soccer Group.

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Joe Burrow, #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals, walks onto the industry as he is introduced throughout a Cincinnati Bengals Lover Rally in advance of Tremendous Bowl LVI at Paul Brown Stadium on February 07, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Illustrations or photos)

"I received hurt versus the Soccer Group ... the Commanders, sorry. I appreciated the Soccer Crew. ... It was intended to be a bridge title, [but] I appreciated it," Burrow mentioned.

When one particular of the hosts mentioned the nickname "Football Team" was one of the "worst names achievable," Burrow did not see it that way.

"I liked it. Just meat and potatoes," he claimed.

The Washington Soccer Group nickname was a placeholder for the crew right after ridding the moniker "Washington Redskins" in the summertime of 2020 amidst of protests versus racial injustice across the U.S. at the time.

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Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Cincinnati Reds sport towards the Cleveland Guardians at Excellent American Ball Park on April 12, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Andy Lyons/Getty Pictures)

The Commanders identify was uncovered in February.

"As an group, we are excited to rally and increase collectively as 1 under our new identification though paying out homage to our area roots and what it usually means to symbolize the nation’s money," co-proprietor and co-CEO Dan Snyder said in a assertion at the time. 

"As we kick-off our 90th year, it is vital for our corporation and enthusiasts to pay out tribute to our earlier traditions, history, legacy and the greats that arrived before us. We continue on to honor and characterize the Burgundy & Gold when forging a pathway to a new era in Washington. These days may possibly mark the first day for the Washington Commanders, but we are and generally will be Washington."

Burrow was not the only a person to rip the Commanders. NFL fantastic John Riggins ripped the name as nicely.

"I truly feel totally disenfranchised," he mentioned, via Washington Soccer Wire. "I just can't comprehend how any person who at the time performed underneath the outdated franchise name could possibly want to be a element of nearly anything to do with the Washington Commanders."

FILE - The helmet of Washington Commanders NFL football group new quarterback Carson Wentz sits on a desk during a news convention in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, March 17, 2022. (WHD Picture/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

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As significantly as the possible for a Washington Commanders football jersey, Riggins claimed it designed him really feel "filthy" and "filthy."