Close ex-NFL Vernon Davis was not happy when the Washington football team dropped his “Redskins” nickname last month.
Davis, who spoke to TMZ Sports, said he was “injured” and felt “part of me had been taken”.
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“I grew up as a fan of the Washington Redskins, didn’t I?” Davis told the website. “I always wanted to play for the team when I was a kid. I have always had dreams and aspirations to play for this team. So for them to change the name, it really hurts. It hurt deep inside me.
Davis, who grew up in the DC area and ended up playing for four seasons in Washington, understood why owner Daniel Snyder decided to remove the nickname from the team’s name.
“I understand it’s a business,” Davis told TMZ Sports. “Everything is business.”
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Davis told the website he was sure the decision was up to fans who wanted to change their names, and he said, “If they’re happy, I’m happy.”
“If there are a lot of complaints and everyone is wondering and if it’s going to shed more light on the organization, and just in general, I think it’s better,” Davis said. “I want to do the right thing. And I feel like if everyone’s on board, and they think it’s good, then it’s good for me.
