Washington Next Name Odds; First NFL Coach Fired Betting 2023 Edition

It sounds like the history of the Washington Commanders may be short lived.

Following the record-breaking sale of the franchise last week, new ownership made it pretty clear that they are likely to change the mascot name in order to put a death knell in the Dan Snyder coffin.

We’ve set odds for Washington's next team name, as well as the chances of the name being changed before the 2024 regular season (odds imply an 80% probability there will be a new mascot).

Reverting back to "Washington Football Team" is the second favorite, but there are some interesting names on the list, including the favorite.

Our oddsmakers were definitely leaning into the Magic Johnson angles when setting the odds. The "Washington Spartans" is a nod to Johnson's college mascot at Michigan State, while the "Washington Magicians" would be a way to incorporate the legend's name.

Could Josh Harris have a say in the name? If so, the "Washington Crimson" might be a cool option since Harris went to Harvard and the primary team color is a shade of red.

Social media has been abuzz with name ideas, and there are nearly 20 in total on the list below.

Additionally, the annual "first head coach fired" odds are out. Mike McCarthy is the favorite for the second season in a row.

Todd Bowles (6-1) is second on the canned list, and Ron Rivera of the aforementioned Commanders club is third with 7-1 odds.

The full firing list with 32 coaches is below.

Will Washington NFL franchise change mascot before 2024 season                  

Yes                   -400

No                    +250

Washington NFL Franchise Next Mascot Name             

Spartans                       6-1

Football Team/Club       7-1

Red Hogs                      8-1

Magic/Magicians           9-1

Armada                        10-1

Presidents                    11-1

Ambassadors                12-1

Brigade                         12-1

DCs                              12-1

Defenders                     12-1

Red Tails                       12-1

Senators                       12-1

Sentinels                      12-1

Wolves                         12-1

Crimson                        14-1

Owls                             14-1

Red Pigs                       20-1

Monuments                  33-1

Redskins                       100-1

First NFL coach fired odds are subject to change and will be updated in real-time on this page: https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nfl-regular-season/first-head-coach-fired

First NFL Coach Fired               

Mike McCarthy             5-1

Todd Bowles                 6-1

Ron Rivera                    7-1

Dennis Allen                 8-1

Kevin Stefanski             9-1

Josh McDaniels             10-1

Matt Eberflus                14-1

Matt Lafleur                 14-1

Mike Vrabel                  14-1

Arthur Smith                 16-1

Brandon Staley             16-1

Sean McVay                  16-1

Dan Campbell               20-1

Kevin O'Connell            20-1

John Harbaugh              25-1

Mike Tomlin                 33-1

Robert Saleh                 33-1

Jonathan Gannon          40-1

Doug Pederson             50-1

Mike McDaniel              50-1

Pete Carroll                  50-1

Frank Reich                   66-1

Shane Steichen             66-1

DeMeco Ryans              75-1

Bill Belichick                  100-1

Brian Daboll                  100-1

Kyle Shanahan              100-1

Nick Sirianni                  100-1

Sean McDermott           100-1

Sean Payton                  100-1

Zac Taylor                     100-1

Andy Reid                     250-1

- BetOnline Press