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Daseal · 12-09-2008, 04:18 PM

Samtskins: I could definitely see the Redskins moving back to D.C., but lets look at what would have to happen.
1) We would have to find some way out of our lease at FedEx field. Don't expect them to just let the Redskins go without a very stiff penalty. Chances are there's something in the contract pertaining to this -- but it would be quite costly.
2) When the move to DC happened, chances are Snyder would finance his own stadium. This would bring in more profits for him in the future. He would definitely need a little help, but it wouldn't be owned by a large company such as FedEx. This is expensive, and in the current economy getting that help may be easier said than done.
3) Get it out of your mind that we would have an open air stadium. There's one thing besides a super bowl that Snyder REALLY wants. That is to host the Super Bowl. The NFL isn't going to have their annual business meeting in an open aired stadium, in DC, in January. That could lead to ice, snow, or rain -- and it would be cold. There's a pretty obvious trend for what stadiums get approved for the Super Bowl and what stadiums don't get approved. Mark it down, the next stadium the Washington Redskins play in will be a dome.

Long story short, unless fans are going to buy out the lease of FedEx field, and help directly finance the building of a new stadium -- don't expect your petition to do anything but roll off of Dan Snyder's back.

12-09-2008, 04:18 PM	#2
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 8,341	Re: Petition to Move Redskins back to Washington DC. Samtskins: I could definitely see the Redskins moving back to D.C., but lets look at what would have to happen. 1) We would have to find some way out of our lease at FedEx field. Don't expect them to just let the Redskins go without a very stiff penalty. Chances are there's something in the contract pertaining to this -- but it would be quite costly. 2) When the move to DC happened, chances are Snyder would finance his own stadium. This would bring in more profits for him in the future. He would definitely need a little help, but it wouldn't be owned by a large company such as FedEx. This is expensive, and in the current economy getting that help may be easier said than done. 3) Get it out of your mind that we would have an open air stadium. There's one thing besides a super bowl that Snyder REALLY wants. That is to host the Super Bowl. The NFL isn't going to have their annual business meeting in an open aired stadium, in DC, in January. That could lead to ice, snow, or rain -- and it would be cold. There's a pretty obvious trend for what stadiums get approved for the Super Bowl and what stadiums don't get approved. Mark it down, the next stadium the Washington Redskins play in will be a dome. Long story short, unless fans are going to buy out the lease of FedEx field, and help directly finance the building of a new stadium -- don't expect your petition to do anything but roll off of Dan Snyder's back. __________________ Best. Player. Available.