Now a concerted campaign from politicians, lawmakers and journalists, re-ignited by what has happened with the Clippers, is bringing the debate to a head. Politicians are pressing the NFL for action and even President Barack Obama is involved.įor years, many have questioned why the team continues to use a name that Native Americans find offensive. The team for which he is now the figurehead is at the centre of a racism row that has embroiled a nation, even more so than the Sterling case.

LA Clippers fans urge owner Donald Sterling to sell after a recording emerged of him making racist remarks Off it, he arguably faces a bigger battle. On the field, Gruden's task is to fix a team who won just three games in 2013.

Last season, the Redskins missed the NFL play-offs for the 17th time in 21 seasons.