Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd

mooby · 01-04-2016, 08:40 AM

Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location TBD | CSN Mid-Atlantic

This will be huge if it's true. Can't wait to see what the design looks like, but hopefully it's not so expensive it will price average joe's like me out of the equation (not that I've ever been able to afford season tickets anyways).

Chico23231 · 01-04-2016, 09:06 AM

Why do I have this feeling they are going back into DC?

Hog1 · 01-04-2016, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Why do I have this feeling they are going back into DC?

......Perhaps Marion Barry can handle the delicate negotiations?

Bangee7 · 01-04-2016, 07:48 PM

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......Perhaps Marion Barry can handle the delicate negotiations?

I heard he was good at making deals

mooby · 01-04-2016, 09:10 AM

I thought DC didn't want them back unless they changed the name? I don't see the Skins going back unless DC softens on that stance.

Ruhskins · 01-04-2016, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mooby

I thought DC didn't want them back unless they changed the name? I don't see the Skins going back unless DC softens on that stance.

Money talks, and with the team being successful now, it will be hard for the District to miss out. Plus, I think the issue has somewhat died down IMO.

BaltimoreSkins · 01-04-2016, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mooby

I thought DC didn't want them back unless they changed the name? I don't see the Skins going back unless DC softens on that stance.

The name change would be moot if DC funds aren't used for the stadium. Personally I hope it's DC and I could also careless if they change the name but that is just me.

mooby · 01-04-2016, 04:30 PM

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The name change would be moot if DC funds aren't used for the stadium. Personally I hope it's DC and I could also careless if they change the name but that is just me.

Doesn't DC own the land that RFK is on? I might be wrong but if they or the federal gov't own it it definitely wouldn't be a moot point. And RFK is like the only spot in DC big enough for a stadium.

skinsfan69 · 01-04-2016, 08:17 PM

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Doesn't DC own the land that RFK is on? I might be wrong but if they or the federal gov't own it it definitely wouldn't be a moot point. And RFK is like the only spot in DC big enough for a stadium.

That is correct. Somehow I think that's where it will end up. At this point there is no other place in the DC area to put a stadium.

Schneed10 · 01-04-2016, 09:22 AM

I recall the discussion being that Virginia was very open to having the team. Like mooby, I don't think DC will be receptive to the extent they have the ability to stop it. I think it's likely going to be a NoVA venue.

Ruhskins · 01-04-2016, 09:29 AM

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I recall the discussion being that Virginia was very open to having the team. Like mooby, I don't think DC will be receptive to the extent they have the ability to stop it. I think it's likely going to be a NoVA venue.

So is Maryland. I think Snyder wants to be in DC though.

Giantone · 01-04-2016, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

I recall the discussion being that Virginia was very open to having the team. Like mooby, I don't think DC will be receptive to the extent they have the ability to stop it. I think it's likely going to be a NoVA venue.

This , If I remember right one of the old sites is still there right off rt 1 in Crystal City ,metro is already there,so are restaurants, airport,hotels and close to the new National harbor in Maryland

Alvin Walton · 01-04-2016, 09:36 AM

No matter where they go I can see a name change heavily baked into this.
sigh.....

skinsfan69 · 01-04-2016, 10:19 AM

There is no place to put a stadium in Virginia. The location in Crystal City is gone as they've build numerous homes, condos and houses in that area. Not to mention there's a shopping center there too. It's a traffic nightmare. This is where Cooke originally wanted to go, Potomac Yard area.

Also don't really see any area in MD either. Someone mentioned a while ago an empty farm in Oxon Hill. That's no where near a metro and it would be off the beltway. Just don't see that working.

Only place is DC where RFK is. It would be the perfect place to put the new stadium. And maybe the only place where there is any room left where there's a metro.

donofriose · 01-04-2016, 10:26 AM

I want to know who would pay for it. These deals tend to screw whatever city or area they end up being in.

01-04-2016, 08:40 AM	#1
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,596	Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location TBD \| CSN Mid-Atlantic This will be huge if it's true. Can't wait to see what the design looks like, but hopefully it's not so expensive it will price average joe's like me out of the equation (not that I've ever been able to afford season tickets anyways).

01-04-2016, 09:06 AM	#2
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 35,307	Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd Why do I have this feeling they are going back into DC? __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

01-04-2016, 09:10 AM	#5
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,596	Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd I thought DC didn't want them back unless they changed the name? I don't see the Skins going back unless DC softens on that stance.

01-04-2016, 09:22 AM	#10
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd I recall the discussion being that Virginia was very open to having the team. Like mooby, I don't think DC will be receptive to the extent they have the ability to stop it. I think it's likely going to be a NoVA venue. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

01-04-2016, 09:36 AM	#13
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd No matter where they go I can see a name change heavily baked into this. sigh..... __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

01-04-2016, 10:19 AM	#14
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,591	Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd There is no place to put a stadium in Virginia. The location in Crystal City is gone as they've build numerous homes, condos and houses in that area. Not to mention there's a shopping center there too. It's a traffic nightmare. This is where Cooke originally wanted to go, Potomac Yard area. Also don't really see any area in MD either. Someone mentioned a while ago an empty farm in Oxon Hill. That's no where near a metro and it would be off the beltway. Just don't see that working. Only place is DC where RFK is. It would be the perfect place to put the new stadium. And maybe the only place where there is any room left where there's a metro.

01-04-2016, 10:26 AM	#15
donofriose The Starter Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2,097	Re: Report: Redskins to unveil drawings of new stadium, location tbd I want to know who would pay for it. These deals tend to screw whatever city or area they end up being in.

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