Redskins could come home to RFK

Redskins_P · 11-16-2006, 12:02 PM

Redskins Could Come Home To RFK - Sports - nbc4.com | WRC

WASHINGTON -- There's been some talk around town of a plan to bring the Redskins back to RFK Stadium.

Officials said the plans are not specific, but the vision is of a new stadium with a dome.

"People love the Redskins. I think people would love to have the Redskins back in the District. The accessibility of the RFK site versus FedEx Field is unquestioned," said D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans.

What do you guys think? IMO I think it would be great to have them back in DC where they belong. Not to mention the shitty commute/location and parking at FedEx. One thing we can't deny is that Snyder has the money to do it, and knowing him and his marketing ability, he would probably do this.........

Mods please move the article to the newswire.

TheMalcolmConnection · 11-16-2006, 12:03 PM

That would be the hottest thing EVER. I never got a chance to go when I was younger.

Redskins_P · 11-16-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

That would be the hottest thing EVER. I never got a chance to go when I was younger.

My first game was at RFK against the Lions (when Barry Sanders was there) and I swear I'll never forget how the stands would rock and move when we jumped on them. It was really amazing.

People think FedEx is noisy......it was ten times noiser in RFK. It was an awesome experience. Also, from what I've heard from older friends and co-workers is that the tailgating experience was ten times better than FedEx. It was more of a family atmosphere.....

vaoutlaws2006 · 11-17-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

That would be the hottest thing EVER. I never got a chance to go when I was younger.

Fedex doesnt have sh*t on RFK. The skins havent been the same since they left the district. I am all for moving them back. I am starting to think fedex is cursed.

Hog1 · 11-16-2006, 12:08 PM

The city better be prepared to PAY. I've been to the old RFK. It's where the phrase "Rock the house" originated

MTK · 11-16-2006, 12:10 PM

We talked about this pretty recently.

I wouldn't be at all suprised to see it happen. Snyder desperately wants a Super Bowl in DC, and the only way to make it happen would be to build a dome.

The Zimmermans · 11-16-2006, 12:16 PM

Yeah, we wouldnt have to worry about public funds like the nat's did, since snyder has so much private money. I'd love a smaller, more well designed stadium, I hope we don't get a dome though, Grass is crucial, and so is homefield advantage. I think manning woulda won a superbowl by now if they didnt play in a dome.

Redskins_P · 11-16-2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The Zimmermans

Yeah, we wouldnt have to worry about public funds like the nat's did, since snyder has so much private money. I'd love a smaller, more well designed stadium, I hope we don't get a dome though, Grass is crucial, and so is homefield advantage. I think manning woulda won a superbowl by now if they didnt play in a dome.

I would think that the dome would retractable with natural grass......at least I hope it would be...

MTK · 11-16-2006, 12:22 PM

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I would think that the dome would retractable with natural grass......at least I hope it would be...

I think that would be the plan.

The only reason for the roof would be for hosting a Super Bowl, other than that I think they would keep it open.

Pocket$ $traight · 11-16-2006, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Zimmermans

Yeah, we wouldnt have to worry about public funds like the nat's did, since snyder has so much private money. I'd love a smaller, more well designed stadium, I hope we don't get a dome though, Grass is crucial, and so is homefield advantage. I think manning woulda won a superbowl by now if they didnt play in a dome.

Why would playing on grass make a difference? The Colts are built for speed.

There is no way that a new stadium will be smaller.

The Zimmermans · 11-16-2006, 12:19 PM

I hate the dallas stadium cause of those shadows, would we be able to avoid that??????

ArtMonkDrillz · 11-16-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Zimmermans

I hate the dallas stadium cause of those shadows, would we be able to avoid that??????

It has the shadows because of it's toilet like shape, not because because it's a retractable dome (which it isn't).

Monkeydad · 11-16-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

It has the shadows because of it's toilet like shape, not because because it's a retractable dome (which it isn't).

Exactly, it was supposed to be a dome (fixed roof) but it was there was bad planning and the weight of the roof couldn't be safely supported, plus they ran out of money and for some reason, people liked having a hole in the roof with supports showing.

Then again, it's the same people who now cheer Terrell Owens, so it shouldn't surprise me.

They're ripping the toilet down soon anyways, the 'Girls are getting a new home in 2008.

Pocket$ $traight · 11-16-2006, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Zimmermans

I hate the dallas stadium cause of those shadows, would we be able to avoid that??????

Dallas' stadium is a joke. Why would anyone duplicate it, especially for the Redskins?

RedskinRat · 11-16-2006, 12:21 PM

I'm sure Dan has looked at the feasibility of a FieldTurf, retractable dome conversion of Fed Ex Field.

Isn't RFK run down by modern stadium standards?

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Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	Redskins could come home to RFK Redskins Could Come Home To RFK - Sports - nbc4.com \| WRC WASHINGTON -- There's been some talk around town of a plan to bring the Redskins back to RFK Stadium. Officials said the plans are not specific, but the vision is of a new stadium with a dome. "People love the Redskins. I think people would love to have the Redskins back in the District. The accessibility of the RFK site versus FedEx Field is unquestioned," said D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans. What do you guys think? IMO I think it would be great to have them back in DC where they belong. Not to mention the shitty commute/location and parking at FedEx. One thing we can't deny is that Snyder has the money to do it, and knowing him and his marketing ability, he would probably do this......... Mods please move the article to the newswire.

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TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Redskins could come home to RFK That would be the hottest thing EVER. I never got a chance to go when I was younger. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Redskins could come home to RFK The city better be prepared to PAY. I've been to the old RFK. It's where the phrase "Rock the house" originated __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

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MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: Redskins could come home to RFK We talked about this pretty recently. I wouldn't be at all suprised to see it happen. Snyder desperately wants a Super Bowl in DC, and the only way to make it happen would be to build a dome. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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The Zimmermans Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodley Park, Washington DC Age: 40 Posts: 937	Re: Redskins could come home to RFK Yeah, we wouldnt have to worry about public funds like the nat's did, since snyder has so much private money. I'd love a smaller, more well designed stadium, I hope we don't get a dome though, Grass is crucial, and so is homefield advantage. I think manning woulda won a superbowl by now if they didnt play in a dome. __________________ Dan Snyder is a Cancer, Joe Gibbs is the Cure

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The Zimmermans Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodley Park, Washington DC Age: 40 Posts: 937	Re: Redskins could come home to RFK I hate the dallas stadium cause of those shadows, would we be able to avoid that?????? __________________ Dan Snyder is a Cancer, Joe Gibbs is the Cure

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RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	Re: Redskins could come home to RFK I'm sure Dan has looked at the feasibility of a FieldTurf, retractable dome conversion of Fed Ex Field. Isn't RFK run down by modern stadium standards?

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