Field Condition

[skinsguy]

Well, if it really does help to cut down on injuries, especially serious injures, then I'm all for it. It would certainly make Fed Fex Field look better.

[donofriose]

Hope the Redskins just start to build a new stadium, hopefully where RFK is or in northern VA. 1 billion dollar stadium please.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Hope the Redskins just start to build a new stadium, hopefully where RFK is or in northern VA. 1 billion dollar stadium please.

Build it between NoVa and Blacksburg so it won't be such a long trip for me, lol!

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Hope the Redskins just start to build a new stadium, hopefully where RFK is or in northern VA. 1 billion dollar stadium please.

I've really wondered over the past couple of years if that's what is stopping Snyder from making the improvements to the field, the possibility of FedEx being a short-term home with a possible move back into D.C. However, we just renovated with the big screen and the party decks, so I think that theory is shot down now.

It should be a simple decision for Dan...do you want to protect your investment? RGIII is probably his biggest investment to date in terms of potential return.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

I've really wondered over the past couple of years if that's what is stopping Snyder from making the improvements to the field, the possibility of FedEx being a short-term home with a possible move back into D.C. However, we just renovated with the big screen and the party decks, so I think that theory is shot down now.

It should be a simple decision for Dan...do you want to protect your investment? RGIII is probably his biggest investment to date in terms of potential return.

I think its called "money". That is what is stopping him.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by donofriose

I think its called "money". That is what is stopping him.

So he drops mega millions on players/coaches but won't drop a couple million for a field? Not sure I buy that's the reason.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

So he drops mega millions on players/coaches but won't drop a couple million for a field? Not sure I buy that's the reason.

I was referencing the part of the quote about moving the stadium. But I do not know why Snyder does not invest in field improvements.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Hope the Redskins just start to build a new stadium, hopefully where RFK is or in northern VA. 1 billion dollar stadium please.

This is a horrible idea for a couple of reasons:

1) Fedex is one of the one of the newer/nicer stadiums in the league. Financially, for the team, league, and taxpayers who'd be expected to contribute, it doesnt make sense to move. Its just a dream of older fans who daydream about the "glory days."

2) Unless you want to root for the Washington Warriors, you shouldnt want the team to move back to D.C.

Redskins name change should be discussed, Vincent Gray says

Mayor Vincent C. Gray (D) today suggested there would have to be a controversial prerequisite to any stadium deal: a name change, or at least discussion of one.

The Washington "Redskins" are not moving back to D.C. Time to move on.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

This is a horrible idea for a couple of reasons:

1) Fedex is one of the one of the newer/nicer stadiums in the league. Financially, for the team, league, and taxpayers who'd be expected to contribute, it doesnt make sense to move. Its just a dream of older fans who daydream about the "glory days."

2) Unless you want to root for the Washington Warriors, you shouldnt want the team to move back to D.C.

Redskins name change should be discussed, Vincent Gray says



The Washington "Redskins" are not moving back to D.C. Time to move on.

1) It was a hypothetical situation. I know they won't move.

2) This fall the stadium will be 16 years old, not exactly new.

3) There are 16 newer stadiums in the NFL, I would not call it one of the newer stadiums in the NFL. It is in the bottom half.

4) If you move to Northern Virginia or DC, two of the richest areas in the nation, especially the US, they would be able to find the funds for it, if Indianapolis and Dallas found the resources, I am sure Northern VA or DC could find the resources.

5) Like the article states, they would discuss it, the mayor would need support in order to create a change... you really think he is going to get it? Northern VA is also an option and would have the backing of an entire state, unlike DC (which is only a city).

6) The stadium is nice? I went to different sites to get different opinions of the quality of the stadium on a gameday for fans and fan experience Washington ranks 25th, 19th, and 27th,

[HailGreen28]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Redskins name change should be discussed, Vincent Gray says

Horrible article.

"As Courtland Milloy reminded Washington Post readers today, the Redskins moniker has been under fire for decades for being, plainly, a racial slur."

No it isn't a racial slur. It wasn't when the term was coined by an Indian. It's not now, especially by fans rooting FOR the Redskins.

I see DC hasn't upgraded the mayor position by much, since Marion Barry was running things there.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by HailGreen28

Horrible article.

"As Courtland Milloy reminded Washington Post readers today, the Redskins moniker has been under fire for decades for being, plainly, a racial slur."

No it isn't a racial slur. It wasn't when the term was coined by an Indian. It's not now, especially by fans rooting FOR the Redskins.

I see DC hasn't upgraded the mayor position by much, since Marion Barry was running things there.

So 0.5% of the Native American population in the US lives in DC, MD, and VA and the mayor doesn't want the Redskins in DC because the name is ''racist''? Please. I hate Vincent Gray.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Hope the Redskins just start to build a new stadium, hopefully where RFK is or in northern VA. 1 billion dollar stadium please.

They are money sinks for the community. They really don't generate capital as you might think. They take more from the community than they end up giving back.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

How on earth does Greenbays field always look awesome? Whatever they do in the frozen tundra they need to do at fedex.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

How on earth does Greenbays field always look awesome? Whatever they do in the frozen tundra they need to do at fedex.

Maybe that is why they are always rated as one of the best franchises for fan experiences every year. Also because the fans own the team.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Maybe that is why they are always rated as one of the best franchises for fan experiences every year. Also because the fans own the team.

I think the fan experience is great because of how long the stadium's been there, special rule consessions the NFL makes for Lambeau, and the fact that, for the most part, they've had a good team to root for, for the majority of its history. Most recently, theve only had 2 losing seasons in the past 20 years.