Football Washington Football Team Cheerleaders - Page 3

**gblowfish** · 03-03-2021, 06:41 PM

Going to be replaced with a co-ed "dance squad." FAAAABULOUS!
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...rs-dance-squad
ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Football Team has discontinued its cheerleader program after more than 50 years, replacing it with a coed dance squad as part of its rebranding effort.

The team had announced last month that the cheerleader program was paused while it decided what direction the rebranding would take. Petra Pope, hired by the team as a senior adviser focused on creating game-day entertainment, said the goal is to create a "more modern franchise."

"With that comes inclusivity, diversity and in my mind, as an entertainer, athleticism," Pope told ESPN by phone. "My desire is to create a team that is all of that -- inclusive, diverse, coed, athletic -- to set the gold standard in the NFL. We're looking for that super athlete that can dance, perform tricks and stunts and manipulate whatever props that will create a really great show."

The cheerleaders' contracts expire March 31, but there are no events scheduled this month, and they are paid hourly.

Chris Meck · 03-04-2021, 11:33 AM

why does anyone give a shit about this?

oldman · 03-04-2021, 11:48 AM

Ther whole cheerleader thing started with the Cowboys and it just needs to stop. Seriously, do we really need cheerleaders at Arrowhead? Has anyone besides the people in the 1st few rows actually heard them cheer? Maybe when the camera is on them, but I'd wager the schlub in section 327 can't follow the cheer. It's strictly a marketing tool to get rich old dudes to upgrade their gold seats to a suite.

**gblowfish** · 03-04-2021, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman

Ther whole cheerleader thing started with the Cowboys and it just needs to stop. Seriously, do we really need cheerleaders at Arrowhead? Has anyone besides the people in the 1st few rows actually heard them cheer? Maybe when the camera is on them, but I'd wager the schlub in section 327 can't follow the cheer. It's strictly a marketing tool to get rich old dudes to upgrade their gold seats to a suite.

The cheerleaders represent the team at a lot of glad handing functions. They also go out in the parking lots and schmooze the tailgaters. Also before the game you can find them in the Hall of Honor and get your picture taken with them. They mill around a lot.

InChiefsHeaven · 03-04-2021, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cooper barrett

Just say NO

Eh, blow it out yer ass. They do a lot of local charity stuff and interact with the crowd a lot during the games. The dancing is pretty tongue in cheek.

lawrenceRaider · 03-04-2021, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

WFT WTF???

This is your kind of thing isn't it?

**luv** · 03-04-2021, 02:40 PM

There will still be T&A to look at. They're simply getting some guys in there to lift the T&A and the heavy props. People are losing their minds over this?

**luv** · 03-04-2021, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

The Chiefs had this in the late 1980's early 1990s. Like a college cheerleading team. We called them "The Broken Arrows." Didn't last long. People like T&A.

Eh. If you want T&A, go to a strip club. I don't care who's standing in front of the stands. I'm there to watch a football game.

That's the difference between high school/college sports and pro. In high school/college, it's popular to go and hang out with friends, so people aren't necessarily into the game itself. Cheerleaders, in this case, help lead the crowd in cheers. At a pro game, people are spending good money for tickets because they are actually going to watch the game. They know when to cheer and don't need prodding.

Beef Supreme · 03-04-2021, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JudasRising20

Yeah, just replace them with girls at Twin Peaks.

Girls who are hot AND bring you food. Good thinkin.

DeepPurple · 03-04-2021, 03:53 PM

The Ravens have had male cheerleaders ever since they started in '96. They're like in college, they yeah the cheers and throw the girls up in the air and catch them.

Pasta Little Brioni · 03-04-2021, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepPurple

The Ravens have had male cheerleaders ever since they started in '96. They're like in college, they yeah the cheers and throw the girls up in the air and catch them.

And?

**TinyEvel** · 03-04-2021, 04:12 PM

I'm glad that there will now be an option for guy cheerleaders to further their career past college. Not many paying jobs for throwing girls up in the air and catching them.

Eureka · 03-04-2021, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cooper barrett

Just say NO

Heck if they went this route most fans could try out for the squad.

Eureka · 03-04-2021, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman

Ther whole cheerleader thing started with the Cowboys and it just needs to stop. Seriously, do we really need cheerleaders at Arrowhead? Has anyone besides the people in the 1st few rows actually heard them cheer? Maybe when the camera is on them, but I'd wager the schlub in section 327 can't follow the cheer. It's strictly a marketing tool to get rich old dudes to upgrade their gold seats to a suite.

This is a part of my front row experience. When it's the end of the quarter or a TV break the Raiderettes come over to the end zone and shake their titties for me. I just drink my beer and watch respectfully like any gentleman would.

MTG#10 · 03-04-2021, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepPurple

The Ravens have had male cheerleaders ever since they started in '96. They're like in college, they yeah the cheers and throw the girls up in the air and catch them.

Yeah but the Ravens are ghey so...

cooper barrett · 03-04-2021, 07:32 PM

FIFU

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Originally Posted by Eureka

This is a part of my front row experience. When it's the end of the quarter or a TV break the Raiderettes come over to the end zone and shake their titties for me. I just drink my beer with my, left paw FAP respectfully with the right, and hope the network cameras don't catch me again ..

03-03-2021, 06:41 PM
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oldman Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North by Northwest Casino cash: $5836784	Ther whole cheerleader thing started with the Cowboys and it just needs to stop. Seriously, do we really need cheerleaders at Arrowhead? Has anyone besides the people in the 1st few rows actually heard them cheer? Maybe when the camera is on them, but I'd wager the schlub in section 327 can't follow the cheer. It's strictly a marketing tool to get rich old dudes to upgrade their gold seats to a suite.
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luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6099600	There will still be T&A to look at. They're simply getting some guys in there to lift the T&A and the heavy props. People are losing their minds over this?
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DeepPurple I could of gone pro Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Villages, Florida Casino cash: $10005676	The Ravens have had male cheerleaders ever since they started in '96. They're like in college, they yeah the cheers and throw the girls up in the air and catch them.
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TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $5277131	I'm glad that there will now be an option for guy cheerleaders to further their career past college. Not many paying jobs for throwing girls up in the air and catching them.
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