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Count me in the group that wants a dome also. I don't care what the haters say. I'm tired of games which diminishes the players' skills due to terrible weather and field conditions. A dome enhances quality of play and eliminates bs variables. I want a fast Commanders team that blows teams out in their dome stadium.

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I used to be hardcore outdoors only. Battling the elements, mud and blood, blah blah. But domed makes more sense from a utilization standpoint and, speaking personally, I’ve gotten too old to sit outside 3+ hours unless it’s over 55 degrees.


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I'm starting to think Barkley is on steroids.....ain't no way.

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I don't give a fuck about anything about the stadium other than where it's built.

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Just my Two [emoji3577] cents....

I am Extremely Glad that the RFK Revitalization Bill FINALLY passed Congress!

Whatever the new Washington NFL Team's stadium [emoji2522] turns out to be....it should be at the RFK site, because of the history of the site, the proximity to DC and the Capital, and the proximity to Metro [emoji585]

As for the type of stadium [emoji2522], personally I'd prefer a Retractable Roof stadium [emoji2522] with a Retractable Grass Field (like the Arizona Cardinals stadium)
That combo would give a grass field with the possibility of Open Air games in nice weather and the possibilities of other events being held at the stadium [emoji2522] when the Washington NFL team is not playing.

BTW....I was referring to Washington Commanders as the Washington NFL team in my above statement because the team may have a new name once they get a new stadium [emoji2522]

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Metro access is huge.

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In somewhat related news, the Josh Harris-owned Sixers have decided not to build their own stand alone arena in central Philly and will instead partner with the Flyers in a new arena in south Philly that will replace the Wells Fargo Center, which will be about 35 years old (same as FedEx) by the time the new place is slated to open in the early 2030s.

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RFK site has some movement. A deal is "close" with Harris Group pledging up to 2.5 Billion to develop a domed stadium and surrounding area. DC pledging up to 825,000 in infrastructure.

[url]https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/1912659184128053710?s=19[/url]

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1374158]RFK site has some movement. A deal is "close" with Harris Group pledging up to 2.5 Billion to develop a domed stadium and surrounding area. DC pledging up to 825,000 in infrastructure.

[url]https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/1912659184128053710?s=19[/url]

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Question, will it have PSL's?

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1374158]RFK site has some movement. A deal is "close" with Harris Group pledging up to 2.5 Billion to develop a domed stadium and surrounding area. DC pledging up to 825,000 in infrastructure.

[url]https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/1912659184128053710?s=19[/url]

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If I was interviewed about this news:

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1374158]RFK site has some movement. A deal is "close" with Harris Group pledging up to 2.5 Billion to develop a domed stadium and surrounding area. DC pledging up to 825,000 in infrastructure.

[url]https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/1912659184128053710?s=19[/url]

Sent from my SM-S711U using Tapatalk[/quote]Sounds like the new stadium could be ready by 2030 which is Harris's goal. Pretty exciting and another strong sign the Snyder era is history.

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The fact that Harris and his team will pay majority of the stadium cost is impressive. I always have mixed feelings about city/state covering most, if not all, costs to build a stadium for NFL.

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I'll believe it when it happens.

Even though it's only infrastructure spending; people don't want taxpayer money going to a stadium in any way. People will oppose it and sue.

There are people who want no stadium in that site and plan to sue to oppose it.

Also, will owners approve a deal where the owner mostly pays for it. They wants taxpayers to pay for most of it.

So, despite this apparent good news; there are still potential hurdles. Until those are overcome and stadium is being built, I won't believe it.

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[quote=Giantone;1374159]Question, will it have PSL's?[/quote]

Pumpkin Spice Latte?

I'm sure there will be a Starbucks somewhere in the building. :thumbsup:

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[url]https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44893202/washington-commanders-dc-reach-deal-new-stadium-rfk-site[/url]

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[quote=Stacks42;1374406][url]https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44893202/washington-commanders-dc-reach-deal-new-stadium-rfk-site[/url][/quote]Finally. Cannot wait to see a blueprint of the future stadium. Harris wants it done by 2030.

HTTC!

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[quote=WCommandersfan99;1374408]Finally. Cannot wait to see a blueprint of the future stadium. Harris wants it done by 2030.

HTTC![/quote]

Agreed. Hopefully there's minimal hiccups after this.

I don't care if it's a dome or if they build something outdoors. I want a place where the stadium architecture helps elevate the crowd noise like Seattle.

My biggest thing is I really want games to be affordable for the average fan. Really don't like this trend in the league where your fans of minimal wealth can no longer afford to attend games. And bring the Falcons stadium food prices here too. I don't expect these things to happen but it would be nice.

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Is this new information any different than what we learned a week ago when news broke that Harris and Bowser had reached an agreement? This just seems like a formal announcement of what we already knew. My understanding is that the City Council must approve the plan, and I haven't read anything that suggests that has occurred yet.

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[quote=mooby;1374415]Agreed. Hopefully there's minimal hiccups after this.

I don't care if it's a dome or if they build something outdoors. I want a place where the stadium architecture helps elevate the crowd noise like Seattle.

My biggest thing is I really want games to be affordable for the average fan. Really don't like this trend in the league where your fans of minimal wealth can no longer afford to attend games. And bring the Falcons stadium food prices here too. I don't expect these things to happen but it would be nice.[/quote]Just about anything will be a significant improvement over FedEx. I went to the Titans game there in December. The fan experience was great, but a new stadium has been in need for a long time. I actually would be ok with the dome. Think the games are fun there and no weather element. Eager to see how it all unfolds and excited.

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Did you all watch the press conference? I’d love that helmet that all 3 signed.

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Harris says will be the best stadium in the NFL:

[url]https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/commanders-owner-josh-harris-this-will-be-the-best-stadium-in-the-country[/url]

Impossible not to love this guy. He's been pretty perfect since we got him.

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[quote=mooby;1374415]Agreed. Hopefully there's minimal hiccups after this.

I don't care if it's a dome or if they build something outdoors. I want a place where the stadium architecture helps elevate the crowd noise like Seattle.

My biggest thing is I really want games to be affordable for the average fan. Really don't like this trend in the league where your fans of minimal wealth can no longer afford to attend games. And bring the Falcons stadium food prices here too. I don't expect these things to happen but it would be nice.[/quote]

This is why I asked about PSL's? They tend to push away the average fan.

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i'll pay whatever not to sit beside annoying visiting team fans ... especially Philly ..

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Glass dome.

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[url]https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/news/washington-commanders-shock-fans-awesome-features-new-3-billion-rfk-stadium[/url]

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New stadium pic looks absolutely awesome wow! Harris wasn't joking when he said will be best in the league. Heck that may end up happening. I honestly cannot decide whether I like the interior or exterior better as both look stunning. Harris is the man!

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I understand he's still a billionaire getting a hand out, but at least ownership is putting up a large chunk of cash and is doing some city planning (green spaces etc). Inside concept of the glass dome looks great, and it's good that the team will be back in DC.

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[quote=That Guy;1374467][B]I understand he's still a billionaire getting a hand out[/B], but at least ownership is putting up a large chunk of cash and is doing some city planning (green spaces etc). Inside concept of the glass dome looks great, and it's good that the team will be back in DC.[/quote]

Can you elaborate on that part? From what I have read, the city will cover the cost for infrastructure around the stadium while Harris and his team will cover the cost of the stadium.

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[QUOTE=GridIron26;1374471]Can you elaborate on that part? From what I have read, the city will cover the cost for infrastructure around the stadium while Harris and his team will cover the cost of the stadium.[/QUOTE]


I agree. No hand outs. What’s good for the goose…..
It’s a win for Harris, and the city. Jobs. People spending money. Etc etc etc.

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Can't wait to try to go to a game and find out tickets are approximately 1 million dollars....

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[quote=GridIron26;1374471]Can you elaborate on that part? From what I have read, the city will cover the cost for infrastructure around the stadium while Harris and his team will cover the cost of the stadium.[/quote]

it's still nearly a billion dollars of tax payer money going to subsidize a billionaire's business interests.

if it works out, they'll get it back in taxes, but not nearly as fast as harris recoups his money from owning it (the stadium, the complex, is he the landlord on the retail and housing too?).

I'm not against it, but it's definitely a thing that's going to be brought up.

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[quote=That Guy;1374491]it's still nearly a billion dollars of tax payer money going to subsidize a billionaire's business interests.

if it works out, they'll get it back in taxes, but not nearly as fast as harris recoups his money from owning it (the stadium, the complex, is he the landlord on the retail and housing too?).

I'm not against it, but it's definitely a thing that's going to be brought up.[/quote]

I see your point now, although I don't think it is that simple as you are making it to be. I personally hate the idea of NFL owners using tax funds to cover stadium costs, and I was surprised by this arrangement between Harris and DC as I see it differently. The infrastructure around the stadium would still happen if there is no stadium - of course, the designs would have been different if there is no stadium but infrastructure improvements still have to happen anyway. Not only the improvements are needed, it would create better traffic control and jobs for people near the stadium. Yes, Harris benefits this indirectly but taxpayers also benefit from Harris' investment into the stadium. So to me, it's win-win situation except for those taxpayers who don't like football.

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[quote=GridIron26;1374494]I see your point now, although I don't think it is that simple as you are making it to be. I personally hate the idea of NFL owners using tax funds to cover stadium costs, and I was surprised by this arrangement between Harris and DC as I see it differently. The infrastructure around the stadium would still happen if there is no stadium - of course, the designs would have been different if there is no stadium but infrastructure improvements still have to happen anyway. Not only the improvements are needed, it would create better traffic control and jobs for people near the stadium. Yes, Harris benefits this indirectly but taxpayers also benefit from Harris' investment into the stadium. So to me, it's win-win situation except for those taxpayers who don't like football.[/quote]

I mean, sort of. The amount of infra needed BECAUSE of the massive stadium (water, streets, sewage, etc), the price is WAAAAY higher than if they left the area a bit dumpy. It is a win-win, because the taxes SHOULD pay it back with interest/cover the increased maintenance (depending on the details).

I can't see how having a new stadium + retail + housing (more people) is going to make DC traffic any better.