E33Green Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 D.C. officials visit NFL Bucs' facility to help bring home Redskins? What were Mayor Vincent C. Gray, and D.C. Council members Jack Evans and Michael Brown doing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Friday? The trio was headed south to get a behind-the-scenes look of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' headquarters and practice facilities. Washington "deserves the Redskins" and the "Redskins deserve Washington," a source told me."We're still in the early planning stages," said the source. "It will take six months to demolish the buildings currently on the site of Reservation 13 and three or so years to build the new facilities." Reservation 13 straddles the Anacostia River, is adjacent to the underutilized RFK Stadium and provides easy access to major north-south and east-west arteries. A new state-of-the-art D.C. training field would certainly prove more suitable than facilities in Ashburn, where a planned bubble-encased structure will have to suffice for the Redskins' indoor facilities. Click for full article: http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/city-state/2011/nov/1/dc-officials-visit-nfl-buc-facility-help-bring-hom/ Apparently Vincent Gray was extremely pissed that this trip got leaked. Read into this what you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPORTISFAN999 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 nicee!!! make it happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Do this!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyst21 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Please make this happen..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Why do you want to make it happen? So you can pay $35 grand to buy PSL's A new stadium means more money out of your pocket and more corporate sales and less of the working man. Get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kaos Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I saw this on channel4 this evening, it was reported that DC is trying to lure them out of Redskins Park. As far as they knew at this point it was only for office and traing facilities. I have to agree with Chipwich on this one, a new stadium will price ALOT of people out of season tickets. I'm ok with the facilitites being in DC but not the stadium, atleast not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 The Redskins will be back in DC one day. I know that the contract with FedEx field is up in 2030, or something like that, but I think we are outta there way before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsince72 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Not understanding one part of the article. MD has the first right of refusal for the Skins to relocate the practice facility?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Not understanding one part of the article. MD has the first right of refusal for the Skins to relocate the practice facility?? That's probably why Gray wanted to keep this move on the low..... I know the rules are the rules, but if DC wants the practice facility, they will probably get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Yeah, I think we're back in D.C. in the next 10-15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wiggles Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Yeah the first steps to bringing my team home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallsux Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'd like to see this happen. Landover is way too far off the beaten path, it's been a nightmare at some points trying to get in & out. Plus, with the team moving back to DC, the Metro is within walking distance to just about everywhere. Not so in MD. Truth be told, yes ticket prices would probably rise, but don't think for a second that the die-hards won't find their way into the stadium week in & week out. They need to make the stadium in similar fashion to RFK, with an overhang to help keep crowd noise in, but with no roof, to let the elements play a part as well. JKC had FedExField built with the idea that the Super Bowl could be hosted there. Moving forward, the Skins need build a stadium in DC that functions for the Skins & Skins fans primarily. They need to not worry about building a stadium that can accomodate for a Super Bowl & just cater to the fans that will be there every week. That's just my opinion, tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedBNG Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 WHAT? and upset the growing bladder plastic bag chewing guppy species? I don't think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Bring the Redskins back to Washington. I will be in my 30s when/if it happens, though,since that lease at FedEx runs out past 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'd like to see this happen. Landover is way too far off the beaten path, it's been a nightmare at some points trying to get in & out. Plus, with the team moving back to DC, the Metro is within walking distance to just about everywhere. Not so in MD. Truth be told, yes ticket prices would probably rise, but don't think for a second that the die-hards won't find their way into the stadium week in & week out. They need to make the stadium in similar fashion to RFK, with an overhang to help keep crowd noise in, but with no roof, to let the elements play a part as well. JKC had FedExField built with the idea that the Super Bowl could be hosted there. Moving forward, the Skins need build a stadium in DC that functions for the Skins & Skins fans primarily. They need to not worry about building a stadium that can accomodate for a Super Bowl & just cater to the fans that will be there every week. That's just my opinion, tho. Nice concept. Fans will flock to Landover with a winning team. Meanwhile a stadium in DC will be much like Jerry World in Dallas. High priced seating for corporations. Don't let the $100 lower level seats at FedEx make you forget you get what you ask for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truant Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Fed Ex will never host a Super Bowl. It is ridiculous how much money the franchise and surrounding community profit from hosting a Super Bowl. It's only a matter of time before the Redskins move into a state of the art facility. Most likely that'll be back in DC. That'd be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Fed Ex will never host a Super Bowl. Well thats a shocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilco_holland Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Funny part is that after commercial breaks they always show camara shots from the city. So even when the staduim isn´t there you got that D.C. feeling. But the article is talking only about the practise fields right? Not the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy_Smith Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Practice facilities in DC? How many players will routinely be late for practice due to city traffic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFKFedEx Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 "Now, I hear you. The 'Skins FedEx record ain't what it used to be." I guess he's referring to 05. Sounds like DC is looking into giving a nice chunk of land to Danny at the RFK site for free, and then they'll offer every tax break possible to build a new practice facility. This is the first step of a long term plan to eventually build a new stadium at RFK, but I don't see any benefit to anyone at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Rich Fla Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 The Redskins will be back in DC one day. I know that the contract with FedEx field is up in 2030, or something like that, but I think we are outta there way before then. 2030!? That place will be crumbling by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Fed Ex will never host a Super Bowl. It is ridiculous how much money the franchise and surrounding community profit from hosting a Super Bowl. It's only a matter of time before the Redskins move into a state of the art facility. Most likely that'll be back in DC. That'd be a good thing. Definitely. FedEx sucks. I hate going there. It has all the charm of a seasick crocidile. The Skins NEED to be back in DC. Like the Nationals and the Caps (ok, ok the Wizards too, if they ever play again...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Would love to see them back in DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 "Now, I hear you. The 'Skins FedEx record ain't what it used to be."I guess he's referring to 05. Sounds like DC is looking into giving a nice chunk of land to Danny at the RFK site for free, and then they'll offer every tax break possible to build a new practice facility. This is the first step of a long term plan to eventually build a new stadium at RFK, but I don't see any benefit to anyone at this time. That sounds about right to me. But if they find a way to get the City to build the stadium, do we still have to pay PSLs? I thought that was only when the owners paid for it and wanted to get that money back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I think this is for training purposes only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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