frostyj Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 We’re well aware that you can trade players, and managers, for that matter. But can you trade a major professional sports organization for the Federal Bureau of Investigations? We may find out. [/url] According to NBC, Washington D.C. wants the Redskins back within the city. The problem is that the team’s lease at FedEx Field in Prince George’s County, Md. runs through 2027, seemingly locking the team in there for the immediate future. However, an odd mutual solution to this conundrum may come from the fact that that the FBI wants to move from its headquarters, which is in fact located within the District of Columbia. Under a proposed agreement that the two cities have reportedly talked about, Prince George’s County would let the Redskins out of their lease to move into a new stadium on the current site of RFK Stadium, in exchange for Washington supporting moving the FBI to Prince George’s County. LINK I wonder if it's just the cities talking or if the Skin's are in the mix too. I think it would be great to have them back in DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiaticSkinsFan Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 It feels like the media are putting the idea in the air than any actual formal discussion happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Chaaarmnder Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Hmmmm 15 years ago the city wouldn't cooperate with the skins about building a new stadium now they want em back? I would love for us to actually be in DC but lets be realistic, this is merely a pipe dream at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 For a second, I thought this was one of those renaming the team threads and I thought The Washington FBI... nah, but maybe the Washington G-Men... think we're better off sticking with the 'skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I dunno. We could nickname RG3 "Big Government". AlMo could be "the liberal agenda". (We're going to keep shoving it down your throat.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike42 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Hope this happens. Would be awesome to have the redskins play in DC again. I dunno. We could nickname RG3 "Big Government". AlMo could be "the liberal agenda". (We're going to keep shoving it down your throat.) It wouldn't work because big government means big problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 It's a bunch of hot air. FedEx is the place for the foreseeable future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 As much as I would LOVE for them to move back to DC, a new stadium is just about a 100% guarantee, that we as season ticket holders, would have to pay for PSL's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoRnAndRaiSedSkinsFan Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I dunno. We could nickname RG3 "Big Government". AlMo could be "the liberal agenda". (We're going to keep shoving it down your throat.) That nickname wouldn't work for RG3....he's way too efficient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedCapital Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Ugh, just what we needed. Political insinuations to kill the mood of ES. A move back to DC would be awesome though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skin1106 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I would love a stadium like seattle's that actually keeps our fan noise within stadium. (State of the art). Let's bring washington redskins back to d.c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinklein Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 A new stadium, eh? Think Snyd-y would build a dome for better Super Bowl chances, or keep it open, since the first cold weather Super Bowl will be played next year anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washedup2 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I think it would great to be back in DC. For now, get field turf at fed ex. That field is embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I think it would great to be back in DC. For now, get field turf at fed ex. That field is embarrassing. Nah, football was meant to be played on grass in the elements. Man against man against nature. If I had my way we'd have gopher holes that the players would have to avoid tripping over. Okay, maybe not quite that far... but windmils and other mini golf obstacles could be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeluCopter29 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Put a roof on a FedEx and call it a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Put a roof on a FedEx and call it a day. You know, something I thought of that might work. Some people have said that the feasibility of attaching a roof to Fed Ex is probably not doable, but what if you made a roof that covers the stadium and blends in, but is a seperate structure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemocystem Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I'm all the way in Cali...sooooo a new stadium to me is nothing more than a bragging point, but if i'm not mistaken....isn't Jerrah-World a thorn in Snyder's side & the only thing keeping us from #1 on the most valuable sports franchise list? It is my understanding that he REALLY wants a new SOTA stadium to trump those paper lions in Dallas. I wouldn't mind either...especially if (as said earlier in the thread) they design it to keep the noise in. The louder, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 if we get football back in DC, forget about having great tailgate space. It will be a disaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeluCopter29 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 You know, something I thought of that might work. Some people have said that the feasibility of attaching a roof to Fed Ex is probably not doable, but what if you made a roof that covers the stadium and blends in, but is a seperate structure? Are you saying balancing the roof on top of the stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindred Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 You know danny wants a new stadium. Better than the one in Dallas. One with a roof that can host superbowls. The city (and everybody else) wants a piece of the RG3 magic money machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 A roof? Why would anyone want that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbidoe Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I think it'd be cool to have the team back in D.C. Especially if a new stadium was built on the RFK site. Also, I wouldn't mind a dome/covered stadium of some sort with the field turf or something like it. It'd increase the chances of hosting a Super Bowl, hold the noise when the crowd gets rowdy and I think it'd help with the speedy team (overall) Shanny is building. Nah, football was meant to be played on grass in the elements. Man against man against nature. If I had my way we'd have gopher holes that the players would have to avoid tripping over. Okay, maybe not quite that far... but windmils and other mini golf obstacles could be fun. Football is played for the chance to win a Lombardi. I could care less about the grass/elements. Not trying to be a jackass, but I just want to win. If an indoor/retractable roof stadium would help that, in any way, I'd welcome it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Are you saying balancing the roof on top of the stadium? No, imagine a structure built with support beams around the stadium, that covers the stadium, but is not actually attached. I'd love to see an artist's concept with an idea like that. Imagine if the St. Louis arch was bigger, and there was a building built right underneath of it, but not attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 It does not seem to me like Snyder has any intention to move the team. He has invested a lot in the stadium over the past few years (solar panels, HD screens, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolHandLuke Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 This is a terrible idea from top to bottom. From the location, to traffic, to tailgating for starters. If you think traffic to FedEx is bad, this is going to be a nightmare! The tailgating experience will be ruined completely because of the location. The only upside is a closer metro, but I wouldn't mind walking half a mile from the metro to fedex. If the walk bothers you that much, there's plenty of pedicabs that will take you from the metro to the stadium. Higher prices for STHs is pretty bad too. Thank god Dan has too much invested in FedEx, because this is not going to work out. Also, the Skins live & practice in VA, so I'm fine with MD having a piece of the Skins in FedEx. Also, for those bringing up the Nationals, keep in mind that Nationals Park only holds 45K people, and traffic there is horrible, and parking is still limited. Imagine a stadium off of Pennsylvania Ave, that holds roughly twice as many people. There's a reason why the Gina's/Jets play in NJ and not Manhattan. Bottom line: NIGHTMARE, don't do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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