New Stadium News?

[ntotoro]

There could also be concerts and etcetera at the stadium, just like FedEx field does now.

 

The DC gubmint cares about revenue. When have they ever actually care about the constituency? It isn't as if they worry about being voted out of office.

[Riggo#44]

 

[Skinsinparadise]

I like that they are studying Atlanta.  It worries me some that they hired a person why helped the NY stadium process -- the NY stadium was IMO a big time failed endeavor.  In NY they spent a ton yet built a stadium with no character -- their stadium feels like the equivalent of what Fedex was when built in the 90s, big stadium with no character

 

 

 

Edited October 16 by Skinsinparadise

[skinzplay]

I hope they toured the practice facility too. That "For Sale" sign can't go up in Ashburn soon enough. 

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[Conn]

19 hours ago, Skinsinparadise said:

 

 

Interesting to see one of the minority owners actually quote tweet a beat guy reporting on those same minority owners. We certainly are in a new era 

[hail2skins]

23 hours ago, Skinsinparadise said:

I like that they are studying Atlanta.  It worries me some that they hired a person why helped the NY stadium process -- the NY stadium was IMO a big time failed endeavor.  In NY they spent a ton yet built a stadium with no character -- their stadium feels like the equivalent of what Fedex was when built in the 90s, big stadium with no character

Having never been to the new Atlanta stadium, I guess I'd have to ask what gives it character?  The exterior doesn't look anything special.  I guess folks think that ring scoreboard up top is cool. But unfortunately, it boils down to the place being a dome, which unfortunately is where we are headed. The aspect like it sounds like they did right there several years ago was making the food comparatively affordable compared to other venues.

 

I went to a game at Met Life in 2016 and agree that the exterior is too drab. But its a perfectly functional stadium inside. I sat in the club level and got some sandwich called "Kitchen Sink" which for the price I thought was decent. They also had free snacks at the doors leading out from the concourse to the seats which I thought was a nice touch.  I did think the fans were a bit too subdued, given that it was an early season divisional game.

 

According to Wiki, Atlanta's stadium seats 71K, expandable to 75K.  I'd prefer something smaller, maybe not as tiny as the 50K reported as a possibility over the past couple years, but 60-65K sounds about right. I'd like to see them look more at Allegiant in Vegas as a model. And again, mass transit access is a must. I hope RFK is the place.

[samy316]

2 minutes ago, hail2skins said:

Having never been to the new Atlanta stadium, I guess I'd have to ask what gives it character?  The exterior doesn't look anything special.  I guess folks think that ring scoreboard up top is cool. But unfortunately, it boils down to the place being a dome, which unfortunately is where we are headed. The aspect like it sounds like they did right there several years ago was making the food comparatively affordable compared to other venues.

 

I went to a game at Met Life in 2016 and agree that the exterior is too drab. But its a perfectly functional stadium inside. I sat in the club level and got some sandwich called "Kitchen Sink" which for the price I thought was decent. They also had free snacks at the doors leading out from the concourse to the seats which I thought was a nice touch.  I did think the fans were a bit too subdued, given that it was an early season divisional game.

 

According to Wiki, Atlanta's stadium seats 71K, expandable to 75K.  I'd prefer something smaller, maybe not as tiny as the 50K reported as a possibility over the past couple years, but 60-65K sounds about right. I'd like to see them look more at Allegiant in Vegas as a model. And again, mass transit access is a must. I hope RFK is the place.

 

I think this is the reason why they did the tour.  I would wager that the ownership group will tour So-Fi Stadium, and AT&T Stadium later this season when we play at those venues.  We're 100% going to be playing in a dome or a retractable roof stadium someday, so I guess it makes sense to do a deep dive, to see how those stadiums look up close and also think about what features you want to accentuate for our new stadium in the future.  Personally, I think the nicest stadiums in the league are So-Fi Stadium and US Bank Stadium (Vikings).  I would definitely want the new stadium to be as nice as those venues are.  We deserve it after putting up with Fed-Up Field for the last quarter century.

[RVAskins]

I like SoFi Stadium but only from what I've seen on TV. I've never been to any NFL stadium except for RFK. If the stadium is a dome, I beg for it to have natural grass and not career shortening artificial turf.

[samy316]

25 minutes ago, RVAskins said:

I like SoFi Stadium but only from what I've seen on TV. I've never been to any NFL stadium except for RFK. If the stadium is a dome, I beg for it to have natural grass and not career shortening artificial turf.

 

I think it will be natural grass.  With all the stink about domes with artificial turf and open air stadiums using artificial turf like MetLife, I think the trend will be to use natural grass, even if it's a dome.

[dckey]

Having been to Mercedes Dome in ATL, it is definitely a experience, it's the best looking dome from the outside a work of art.  Easily accessible from different entrances.  It's like a party in there during the games....  definitely one of the top venues in the NFL. 

 

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