Redskins Offseason Thread

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

If we're rehashing, I'll ask about a subject that has already been talked about, the Redskins stadium:

FedEx Field gets ranked dead last in NFL stadiums ranking

(Of course, such a ranking is highly subjective, and I have no idea what SportingNews' feelings towards the Redskins are - nor do I care).

Now, I think a lot of you will agree that FedEx Field is not a good stadium, my question to those who've attended games there, is why ?

I understood getting and leaving from there is difficult, but what about the stadium itself, what makes it such a disappointing place to watch a football game?

It's highly probable the Redskins will have a new stadium within a couple of years, what are you expecting from it (a part from a better location) ?

I hope the field is a better surface. I believe part of our injury issue lies in the terrible quality fo the field.

I hope all the stadiums go to reasonable priced concessions.

I hope it's somehow affordable and accessible to Maryland residents (I am afraid it will end up near richmond)

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I hope the field is a better surface. I believe part of our injury issue lies in the terrible quality fo the field.

I hope all the stadiums go to reasonable priced concessions.

I hope it's somehow affordable and accessible to Maryland residents (I am afraid it will end up near richmond)

Sorry C, but I hope it does end up near Richmond. A bit closer to me in NC, and VA is huge Redskins country.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by metalskins

Sorry C, but I hope it does end up near Richmond. A bit closer to me in NC, and VA is huge Redskins country.

Yep, they have basically conceded Maryland to Baltimore, and moving closer to Richmond would re-inforce that.

I am really hoping that they get the land in Oxon Hill. But seems like a long shot.

[Number44]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Yep, they have basically conceded Maryland to Baltimore, and moving closer to Richmond would re-inforce that.

I am really hoping that they get the land in Oxon Hill. But seems like a long shot.

Richmond Redskins? They would lose more than just the Maryland fans. They'd lose 80% of the fan base. Baltimore is much closer to DC than Richmond. Such a move would make no sense.

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by Number44

Richmond Redskins? They would lose more than just the Maryland fans. They'd lose 80% of the fan base. Baltimore is much closer to DC than Richmond. Such a move would make no sense.

80% of the Redskins fan base does not live in Maryland.

[Number44]

Originally Posted by metalskins

80% of the Redskins fan base does not live in Maryland.

Never said they did. It is 110 miles from DC to Richmond. Who is driving to Richmond from NW DC? Reston? Fairfax? Moving the Redskins to Richmond is frankly absurd. 80% is a low estimate.

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by Number44

Never said they did. It is 110 miles from DC to Richmond. Who is driving to Richmond from NW DC? Reston? Fairfax? Moving the Redskins to Richmond is frankly absurd. 80% is a low estimate.

Who cares? What about those in southern VA who are huge Redskins fans who has to travel all the way up to Fed-Ex?

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Number44

Richmond Redskins? They would lose more than just the Maryland fans. They'd lose 80% of the fan base. Baltimore is much closer to DC than Richmond. Such a move would make no sense.

They already have their training camp there. If they have an interest in fighting territory with Baltimore then they will keep it closer than Richmond, but they could get land by Quantico/Fredericksburg cheaper and with a lot less drama then the Oxon Hill site, or in DC proper. Also, a more southern site in between DC and Richmond might have a better shot at hosting multiple Superbowls, Something you know Dan would like.

I do think we will hear some serious discussions on the final site pretty soon. The land lease at FedEx expires in 2027, so there are still 8 seasons but you have to get the land finalized first.
edit: Jerry's world took 26 months to build, so that would mean all the permitting and paperwork needs to be in place around 2024. So I guess we still have 4-5 years before a final site decision has to be made.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

They already have their training camp there. If they have an interest in fighting territory with Baltimore then they will keep it closer than Richmond, but they could get land by Quantico/Fredericksburg cheaper and with a lot less drama then the Oxon Hill site, or in DC proper. Also, a more southern site in between DC and Richmond might have a better shot at hosting multiple Superbowls, Something you know Dan would like.

I do think we will hear some serious discussions on the final site pretty soon. The land lease at FedEx expires in 2027, so there are still 8 seasons but you have to get the land finalized first.
edit: Jerry's world took 26 months to build, so that would mean all the permitting and paperwork needs to be in place around 2024. So I guess we still have 4-5 years before a final site decision has to be made.

That would make a little more sense. Richmond is just not feasible traffic wise,the merge of 295 and 95 north is a killer!

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Giantone

That would make a little more sense. Richmond is just not feasible traffic wise,the merge of 295 and 95 north is a killer!

I work right off here, but I cant complain about traffic after living in NOVA 6-7 years