Commanders coach Dan Quinn stirred up attention by wearing a T-shirt adorned with just two feathers on Saturday. However, the Commanders have declined to make an official statement about it.
It seems Quinn wore the shirt without the team’s knowledge. While some may interpret it as a hint at revisiting the old logo, the Commanders aren’t considering a return to the old branding.
Quinn will likely face questions about it from reporters in the future. It’s worth noting that the T-shirt isn’t officially licensed, and online sellers offering it are likely infringing on the team’s trademarks.
This situation poses legal challenges for the Commanders, who may need to take action to protect their copyrights.
Even if the team wasn’t aware of Quinn’s action, Quinn should have realized, after nearly four months with the Commanders, that he was treading on thin ice by showcasing elements of the old name and logo.
It’s also possible that Quinn, not known for rebellion, may not have grasped that the old branding is off-limits. Essentially, he may have thought it was acceptable, gone against the impression he received, or misjudged the situation.
If he wasn’t aware before Saturday, he is now. If this incident was indeed unintentional (as it appears to be), any future occurrences cannot be explained the same way.
