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Bill B · 06-22-2009, 10:57 AM

I highly doubt the Skins will get a new football stadium in DC. Remember just a few years ago the District just ponied up over $600 million for the new Nationals Stadium, so I don't think it would go over too well (especially in the down economy we are in) if the District ponied up another $1 billion for a new Skins stadium.

Also, while it would be more accessible and friendly to fans if a new stadium was built near a metro, remember how much money Synder is pulling in with parking revenue every year - so putting a new stadium by a Metro would not be in Synders financial interest.

what is likely to happen is the Skins will at least serve out the remaining portion of their lease at Fed Ex field (which I think has another 15-20 years), and than once that ends maybe they relocate to a new stadium.

06-22-2009, 10:57 AM	#20
Bill B Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 721	Re: Report: Redskins Minority Owner Fred Smith Looking to Buy Rams I highly doubt the Skins will get a new football stadium in DC. Remember just a few years ago the District just ponied up over $600 million for the new Nationals Stadium, so I don't think it would go over too well (especially in the down economy we are in) if the District ponied up another $1 billion for a new Skins stadium. Also, while it would be more accessible and friendly to fans if a new stadium was built near a metro, remember how much money Synder is pulling in with parking revenue every year - so putting a new stadium by a Metro would not be in Synders financial interest. what is likely to happen is the Skins will at least serve out the remaining portion of their lease at Fed Ex field (which I think has another 15-20 years), and than once that ends maybe they relocate to a new stadium. Last edited by Bill B; 06-22-2009 at 01:22 PM.