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Washington Football Team: Tanya Snyder interview proves nickname search shouldn’t be publicized

ASHBURN, VA - JANUARY 8: Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder and his wife, Tanya, listen as Joe Gibbs addresses the media as Gibbs was announced as the new head coach of the Washington Redskins at a media conference on January 8, 2004 at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

The Washington fan base has been divided ever since the franchise deleted its previously controversial nickname.

A large population of fans were frustrated with the move altogether, while others (also disappointed) wanted to completely move on and announce the new nickname immediately after the rebrand became official.