Despite the name-change debate and quarterback drama, the Washington Redskins are still a highly valuable franchise.
Forbes Magazine released their annual list of the most valuable franchises in sports on Wednesday. The publication listed the Washington Redskins as the 11th most valuable franchise in all of sports, valued at roughly $3 billion.
For all those people who thought the alleged “bad press” around the team for their name was going to make a dent in their valuation, better luck next year.
But really, if you wanted to know about value, all you need to do is try and get season tickets — and potentially wait years before seats open up so you can do so.
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The success of the Redskins as name-brand has more to do with the people. For the Redskins, it’s been their quarterback. Take, for example, Robert Griffin III. A few years ago, he was the next thing you said when you talked about the Redskins. He was marketable, sold tons of jerseys and was able to carry the brand during his time in the nation’s capital.
That brings us to the next big question: Does Kirk Cousins sell? Apparently not.
In fact, his jersey didn’t make it into the top 25 top-selling jerseys at NFL Shop for May 2017. Maybe that’s part of the reason the Redskins are slow to signing him to a long-term contract. Cousins has flair, but maybe not enough for owner Dan Snyder. After all former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s jersey ranked at No.17. He’s still looking for a team for this season.
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The Redskins have always capitalized on the character each player brings to the team, from the DeSean Jacksons of the league, to greats like Doug Williams. You can say a lot about the Redskins, but Forbes Magazine just proved you can’t say they don’t make money. They’re good for business.