Original sentence: "Redskin" is a pejorative for Native Americans.In recent years the name has become controversial with some Native American groups and their supporters arguing that since they view the word "redskin" as an offensive slur that it is inappropriate for a NFL team to continue to use it, regardless of whether any offense is intended.Subsequently, some newspapers have refused to use the name Washington Redskins when referring to that team and instead refer to it as simply the Washington football team.The name "Redskins" would later be be used for a NFL football team originally know as the Boston Redskins and later the Washington Redskins.The term originates from the fact that In the past there was a going rate for the scalps or hides of indigenous men, women, and children often referred to as "Redskins"
Edited sentence: "Redskins" as used by the Washington National League football team, was a poor choice from the beginning.George Preston Marshall selected the name when he organized the Boston-based team in 1933.In the past, there was a going rate for the scalps or hides of indigenous men, women, and children.It was an unflattering name given to Indigenous Peoples by Euro-Americans.The fact that the name has become habitual or traditional for today's sports fans make it no more pleasant to Indigenous Peoples who hear it.The term "redskin" is an old Euro-American name for Native Americans, referring, which is very unflattering and demeaning to them