BillyKilmer Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Draft day at Fed-ex question I was wondering if there has been info on this years draft day activities at Fed-Ex? I have read in the past where they allow fans to walk through the Locker room area’s and was wondering if they still allow this? They also have had great sales on old merchandise before on draft day and I was wondering about I live 300 miles way but I would gladly make the drive to get a real experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobags95 Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I am all for this move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney26 Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Ive went in 04 05 and 06. I wouldnt drive 300 miles for it but its a pretty cool experience. Got to walk out on the field and throw the ball around. There was actually a tackle game going on between some teenagers. Havent heard anything about this year but have fun if you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Well, last year, I never went inside, I was too busy at the ES tailgate. However, I can tell you that I picked up a jersey in the Redskins store for $20, so the deals are pretty good, as long as you're not too picky on selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicrodjr Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I have gone the last 2 years. It is a really nice time. You can play catch on the field w/ your kids. You can kick fieldgoals. I recommend it for everyone to try it at least once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I imagine we'll be hearing about this in 2-3 weeks. As Phoward said above, there are some good deals on jerseys. For example, authentics were going for $79.99 each, but only select players. I would have bought one, but the line to pay was out the friggin' door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I imagine we'll be hearing about this in 2-3 weeks. As Phoward said above, there are some good deals on jerseys. For example, authentics were going for $79.99 each, but only select players. I would have bought one, but the line to pay was out the friggin' door! I wonder what I bought then...not being the jersey guru. The tag says authentic, I think, but this doesn't have any stitching or anything. When I went in there, the only choices were Campbell, Portis, Moss, or Marcus Washington. I went with Campbell, though I wanted a Samuels or Jansen. But yeah, $20. I'll probably get another one this year if I remember to stumble over there. I figure this is how I'll build my collection over time, 1 new jersey per year on draft day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I wonder what I bought then...not being the jersey guru. The tag says authentic, I think, but this doesn't have any stitching or anything.When I went in there, the only choices were Campbell, Portis, Moss, or Marcus Washington. I went with Campbell, though I wanted a Samuels or Jansen. But yeah, $20. I'll probably get another one this year if I remember to stumble over there. I figure this is how I'll build my collection over time, 1 new jersey per year on draft day. Yeah - last time I was in the store there was January, and there were a bunch of replica jerseys, and they all had "Authentic" tags. And they were obviously not Authentic - at least not in the way the word has been used in the past.It could be that the team means authentic as in not counterfeit. This would be a change in the way the word has been used, but so far, it's only in Redskins stores. If you buy online, the use of the word is the same as it's been. Anyway, if you buy a current jersey with screened numbers, you should know it's not "authentic" (i.e it's not a $280 jersey). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da#1skinsfan Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 It was OK but not worth a long drive as I remember. I only went once, it was when we drafted Rogers and Campbell. I was screaaaaaaming for Mike Williams and was pissed when we missed out on PacMan then drafted Rogers. Ahhhh hindsight is 20/20, good thing Im not GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestson Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Well, last year, I never went inside, I was too busy at the ES tailgate. However, I can tell you that I picked up a jersey in the Redskins store for $20, so the deals are pretty good, as long as you're not too picky on selection. Brandon Loyd and Adam Arcaletta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWCREDSKINS Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I did go in the locker room once and it was really interested to see that room that I've stared direectly across from for 5 seasons. They get players and cheerleaders out there as well. I'm probably going to go again this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kaos Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 The best part of the DDP at FedEx is the ES Tailgate. The other stuff is icing on the cake. Walking onto the field is cool, walking out of the tunnel is awesome and the locker room tour is ok. Other than that it's an ok time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reic Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 wait, they have activities outside the eating and drinking with the ES tailgate? what?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 wait, they have activities outside the eating and drinking with the ES tailgate?what?! Yes, they do. I hear they have this activity where you can come and enjoy the day, and then study for your mid terms or whatever the next day. They have another activity where you can study in the morning, then show up mid-afternoon. Then study Sunday too. (you better show up, dude) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleelroy89 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I have been every time and i come from WV its worth $15 bucks in gas But I have to check ES Tailgate this year who do call ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg28daman Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I went when we drafted Sean Taylor. It was so much fun. A guy I went with was pissed we passed on Kellen Winslow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I have been every time and i come from WV its worth $15 bucks in gas But I have to check ES Tailgate this year who do call ???Check in the Tailgate Forum for a sticky the week prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L30L Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I went when we drafted Sean Taylor. It was so much fun. A guy I went with was pissed we passed on Kellen Winslow. Same here, but there was no option to go to the locker room like some of the more recent ones :mad:...hopefully they have that option at this years event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I have been every time and i come from WV its worth $15 bucks in gas But I have to check ES Tailgate this year who do call ??? Ah you're just down the road.. Hmm this seems like a good time, maybe ill have to clear my day to come to Fedex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsince72 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I went last year and brought the wife and kids. We had a blast. Stopped by the ES tailgate and chatted with everyone. Then went onto the field. Zorn came out and we got some nice pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 It's a really good time especially at our tailgate. There's no rush. We had breakfast there (thank you Sapphire!), a complete tailgate, and I even had enough time to sober up and get drunk all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFGA Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Same here, but there was no option to go to the locker room like some of the more recent ones :mad:...hopefully they have that option at this years event. The thing about the locker room is that the line stretches for a long way, and it pretty much eats up most of your day waiting in line. You have to pick and choose what you want to do. I passed on the locker room and did more poking around. Last year my wife and I played Madden on Xbox up in the club level. That was funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zCommander Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Draft day at Fed-ex questionI was wondering if there has been info on this years draft day activities at Fed-Ex? I have read in the past where they allow fans to walk through the Locker room area’s and was wondering if they still allow this? They also have had great sales on old merchandise before on draft day and I was wondering about I live 300 miles way but I would gladly make the drive to get a real experience. Let me answers all of your questions (if I missed anything I am sure someone will fill in it some more): The event is on draft day and starts at 11 am. Outside of the Skins store there will be tables and tables of stuff to buy, not cheap but very reasonably priced. Go upstairs and hang out and take pictures with the cheerleader. huba huba. Also upstairs you get to see if you won anything with the ticket they give you at the gate. So hold on to those tickets. You might win a mini something signed by a player. Go onto the field and stand in the long line and see the locker room (last year the line was really long so I skipped and the kids had already seen it the year before so they were not too upset). Stick around for a while and see a helicopter bring the coach. (They did that two years ago with JG, last year I didn't stay long enough to see plus we didn't even have a 1st round pick.). They have 2 or 3 organized activites for kids and adults alike. Throw a ball into the hole from a distance or kick the ball between the post. (My kids had fun doing that). :cool2: A lot of people bring their own footballs to the field so you better be aware as you might get hit by all the flying footballs and kids running around trying to catch them. 2 years ago when Cooley came on the field somewhat drunk it was a mad house so expect that if a players comes on the field drunk or not. With all the madness I was still able to get JG's signature. I will be going again this year!!! Wouldn't miss it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flycoach Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 LOT'S of fun. A good amount of things to do and see. If you're really into the draft AND a 'skins fan, then I'd say it would be worth it to drive 300 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneBoost Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hopefully someone can help me out. Is the stadium only open in the lower level sections or are you allowed to go all the way to the top if you want to? I'd like to get a nice wide-angle shot of Fedex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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