Washington Post: Snyder: "Washington deserves a Super Bowl"

[MattFancy]

http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/nflnewsfeed/



Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder said here Tuesday that D.C. deserves to host a future Super Bowl.

Snyder and the other owners are scheduled to vote during their one-day spring meeting to award the 2014 Super Bowl, possibly to the New York area. Snyder said during a midday break in the meeting, held at a Dallas-area hotel, that Washington should get a Super Bowl, whether or not New York is awarded the 2014 game.

"I think Washington should get one, no matter what," Snyder said. "It is the nation's capital."


Well this shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. I don't know if DC will get one, but Snyder will certainly try.

[DarrellsMyHero28]

I saw the same thing and put it in the "Does a NY Superbowl affect the Skins?" thread.

FedEx sucks.

Snyder obviously would love to have it there, but there's absolutely no way the NFL would do it.

[MattFancy]

I saw the same thing and put it in the "Does a NY Superbowl affect the Skins?" thread.

FedEx sucks.

Snyder obviously would love to have it there, but there's absolutely no way the NFL would do it.

I think Snyder will a)want to build a new stadium and if that doesn't happen, b)put money into renovating FedEx to make it more appealing.

[kappaluvacee]

I saw the same thing and put it in the "Does a NY Superbowl affect the Skins?" thread.

FedEx sucks.

Snyder obviously would love to have it there, but there's absolutely no way the NFL would do it.
FedEx is a Mecca compared to the stadium in Miami and they have held it there numerous times. Stadium quality is not a major factor.

[DarrellsMyHero28]

I think Snyder will a)want to build a new stadium and if that doesn't happen, b)put money into renovating FedEx to make it more appealing.

I was honestly somewhat disheartened to hear that FedEx was getting new HD Video Boards, because to me that means we'll be in that **** hole for a while.

The additions to FedEx, lack of accessibility, obstructed view seats etc. The place sucks, and we need a new (and smaller) stadium in DC.

[DarrellsMyHero28]

FedEx is a Mecca compared to the stadium in Miami and they have held it there numerous times. Stadium quality is not a major factor.

In order to hold it in a colder weather city like NY I'm pretty sure the NFL would want a nicer stadium, with better accessibility.

Brand new stadium in NY = Super Bowl in NY.

I doubt it'll happen in DC without a new stadium or some MAJOR renovations to FedEx.


Plus, I was there for the Orange Bowl two years ago and I liked it a lot more than FedEx.

[ntotoro]

FedEx sucks.

That alone is reason enough for it never to have a Super Bowl. Tons of seats, yes, but too much obstructed view, bathrooms that seem to have been built over Indian burial grounds and just too freaking difficult to get around inside it.

[CG]

I've been to a couple of games at FedEx and would be about 100x more willing to go to a game in DC off a metro line. Traffic is a nightmare, and the only time I enjoyed the view more than sitting at home with my plasma was when I lucked onto some tickets in the LL at the 40 on our sideline.

[SkinsHokieFan]

My opinion has always been the same

The Superbowl should ALWAYS be in the sunbelt

Miami, Tampa, New Orleans, Arizona, LA, San Diego

Great weather in February, parties, chicks in bikini's, Superbowl week.

Not in Washington. Washington in February sucks

[SkinsTribeVA]

This seems like one of the problems with doing a SB in NY: now EVERY team/owner is going to think they should get one. Not that I wouldn't love to have one in DC, but I think SB's should stay in warm-weather areas. But hey, maybe Snyder will do a thorough renovation of FedEx in the next couple years (and maybe they'll finally change that stupid friggin name--anyone know when that contract's up?).

[MLSKINS]

FedEx is a Mecca compared to the stadium in Miami and they have held it there numerous times. Stadium quality is not a major factor.
Nope it is sure not. Plus Fedex isn't that bad.
DC is a perfect place to hold a Super Bowl. We have the Verizon Center to hold the little NFL Experience. We have the Convention Center that can be home of Radio Row. Teams can practice on almost any field in the area. If it rains, we can send somebody to the DC Armory and somebody else to the Comcast Center.As far as the night life, it can get crazy if you want it to....

DC can definitely handle a Super Bowl

[Gracelander]

I can't support a SB in DC. I can understand $nyder wanting the revenue, but I don't want to deal with the gridlock and having to see/hear other teams fans walking around town in there garb.
Keep it in a warm place..

[DarrellsMyHero28]

Nope it is sure not. Plus Fedex isn't that bad.
DC is a perfect place to hold a Super Bowl. We have the Verizon Center to hold the little NFL Experience. We have the Convention Center that can be home of Radio Row. Teams can practice on almost any field in the area. If it rains, we can send somebody to the DC Armory and somebody else to the Comcast Center.As far as the night life, it can get crazy if you want it to....

DC can definitely handle a Super Bowl

Its not about the capacity to handle a Super Bowl, any major city with an NFL team fits the above qualifications.

I just think the only way a cold weather city gets a Super Bowl is if they're in a dome, or if they have a nice stadium.

The Super Bowl is an event, from the people I've talked to that have been to one its extremely corporate and nothing like a real game experience. The fans are there for a weekend, not just for the game and if they're going to suffer through cold weather they're going to want a nicer stadium.

Now, I think people are being wusses about it, try coming down to Lane Stadium and tell me you can't have a good time in the cold/rain!

[TK]

I was honestly somewhat disheartened to hear that FedEx was getting new HD Video Boards, because to me that means we'll be in that **** hole for a while.
We're stuck there for years to come anyways as the loan for it isn't paid off. Might as well put some money into it now that the cost of new HD Jumbo screens are reasonable. I can see Dan putting some money into FedEx each offseason to try to improve the game day experience since we're going to be there for a long time.

[DarrellsMyHero28]

We're stuck there for years to come anyways as the loan for it isn't paid off. Might as well put some money into it now that the cost of new HD Jumbo screens are reasonable. I can see Dan putting some money into FedEx each offseason to try to improve the game day experience since we're going to be there for a long time.

Sigh.

I guess it was just wishful thinking, I used to love the idea of going to a Redskins game but the game experience at FedEx is just awful, especially compared to college games.

I guess I was hoping Snyder would see the errors of his ways, pay off the loans and blow that monstrous failure to the ground.

Oh well, I'll live with a crappy stadium if we start winning :)

[Mr. Sinister]

We do deserve a Super Bowl






























Trophy :D

[ATLredskin]

I didn't see not one recognizable face from this organization at this meeting. But I see 2-3 females going up there to vote. Do we have a female as our runner?

[MattFancy]

Just heard on ESPN Radio that the 2014 will be played at the Medaowlands.

[DarrellsMyHero28]

New York/New Jersey gets it.

[Skins-Canes-Mounties]

FedEx is a Mecca compared to the stadium in Miami and they have held it there numerous times. Stadium quality is not a major factor.

Nope. I'm not as big of a FedEx basher as some others, but I just can't agree with you there.

Maybe Snyder's SB aspirations are what is really fueling the new jumbotrons at FedEx, and not this new fan-friendly campaign.

[Art McDonough]

I am convinced the Washington DC area would be a rocking place to have a Super Bowl IF it were in September or October. Unfortunately, DC in February is not a good option and an outdoor stadium would not be very hospitable for most who attend Super Bowls. Of course, most ES fans would be there shirtless.

[DarrellsMyHero28]

I am convinced the Washington DC area would be a rocking place to have a Super Bowl IF it were in September or October. Unfortunately, DC in February is not a good option and an outdoor stadium would not be very hospitable for most who attend Super Bowls. Of course, most ES fans would be there shirtless.

If its just the weather you're concerned about, NY is definitely worse.

[Skins-Canes-Mounties]

This year on SB Sunday, there was about 2 feet of snow on the ground.

I'm all for keeping it in the sunbelt, but if Jersey is getting one, the floodgates should open.

[GreenRiggins]

Danny better get a new stadium otherwise it aint happening

[DarrellsMyHero28]

This year on SB Sunday, there was about 2 feet of snow on the ground.

I'm all for keeping it in the sunbelt, but if Jersey is getting one, the floodgates should open.

Again, I don't think so.

The NFL is going to want something to offset the crappy weather in the non-sunbelt cities. Dome stadium negates the weather, brand new stadium makes the overall experience better even in the cold.

[bulldog]

the Redskins won't get a Super Bowl until the team moves back downtown and a retractable roof is built for the facility.

[corsair_joe]

Keep dreaming danny boy, keep dreaming.

[bulldog]

the recent court decision regarding the NFL antitrust issues will have an effect in making the Cowboys, Redskins and other aggressive teams more profitable in merchandising at the expense of those teams that are in smaller, regional markets, etc.

at some point Washington will get a Super Bowl, but again there are pre-conditions the team will need to meet.

[boobiemiles]

I was thinking about this today. WHy should NY reap the benefits of having a Superbowl and no one else can? MD, and DC can use the capital.

[TheGreatBuzz]

Honestly, the only way I'm worried about having a SB here is if we are playing in it. I know there is no way to know what we will be like in a few years, but if it is here and we aren't in it, I couldn't care less if its here or Miami or Alaska.

[martytheman]

What's the big problem w the stadium? Having been to it and several others, I don't see how its soooo much worse than any other. Traffic does suck, but its that way anyplace you have a 80k+ seat stadium. The traffic sucks bc the freeways suck. How is that the stadiums fault? The gameday atmosphere? Crappy team + fair weather fans or no-show fans brings it down as well. Maybe its just me, but I don't see how the stadium is soooo awful. Sometimes I think people complain about anything just bc they enjoy it and are never satisfied with anything :/

[SWFLSkins]

FedEx is a Mecca compared to the stadium in Miami and they have held it there numerous times. Stadium quality is not a major factor.

I don't think Miami is that bad compared to Fedex and certainly the weather and the south beach attractions are tops over DC. And sorry but this weather discussion for the SB is lame. The two teams that made it that far should be able to play a clean game in nominal weather. The fans want to be somewhere nice, remember these are hardly real fans anyway. This is all about money and not weather, take that to the bank-and they are.

This is the only time I would not want to see weather drastically effect the game, and I hate indoor stadiums.

[authentic]

I would much prefer to play in one than host one.....But it would be nice. I wonder if he will be making a pitch to really move back to DC.

[MLSKINS]

I see replies talking about how real fans don't go and it is all corporate and whatnot, but DC is the Lobbying Capital of the world. I can see some conversations from lobbyist on K St right now. Offering up Super Bowl tickets to the big shots lol.......

It will suck to have one, OH BOY WILL IT SUCK TO HAVE ONE, as far as my fellow DMVians go. But I am just saying that DC is not a bad place to host a Super Bowl. Even though that Super Storm kills any thing I talk about.

[sly]

I'd LOVE to see Washington DC finally host a Super Bowl. You guys are crazy for not wanting to see that. Wouldn't it make you proud to see a HUGE Super Bowl party in DC? And have the country focused on OUR stadium? Yea, it's not brand new... but we're there until at least 2027 or 2028 (30 year contract).

It'd be great for DC and for Redskins Nation! And what if the Redskins were PLAYING in the game?! Bring on Super Bowl 50!!!

[Darth Tater]

I saw the same thing and put it in the "Does a NY Superbowl affect the Skins?" thread.

FedEx sucks.

Snyder obviously would love to have it there, but there's absolutely no way the NFL would do it.

He doesn't want it at Fed Ex.

[HLF]

Surprised they gave it to NY. They wouldnt even allow it to come back to Atlanta just cause we had a snow storm OUTSIDE the dome last time it was here. lol

[CBass1724]

It's silly that people think the weather does not come into play in warm weather cities. It's not like it can't pour down rain during the whole game. Wasn't it rainy during the Colts-Bears Super Bowl?

The whole season is played in the elements so why shouldn't the championship game? It's not like the baseball playoffs get switched to a warm city when it's 20 degrees in Chicago or NY in October.

[Hail-to-da-skins-21]

Fed EX wouldn't be so bad if they got rid of those awful seats under the box seats man I was so pumped for my first game at Fed Ex on Monday Night Football vs the steelers we where looking so good going into that game........then I get there..... dumb roof was in the way .....giant pillar was in the way.....team was god awful .....such a disappointment

I dont understand how u can sell those seats .........I went to my first Penn State game the next year and my seats where great even though they where high up.....that stadium holds 110,000 so it can be done

[SittingBull]

Yes DC does deserve a Super Bowl as it's the nation's capital...but does Landover? :) In all seriousness the stadium needs alot of work before it can host an SB. Most recent ones have been in brand or fairly new stadiums. Fedex is a POS compared to them.

I wonder if Snyder's main reason for the big screens were to appease the fans or help improve the stadium in hopes to host the big one.

[Tastes Like Chicken]

The ONLY way DC gets a SB is with the new stadium, which I'm about to post a leaked diagram of in the other thread. It is AMAZING.

[DButz65]

I'll LMAO if they get 2 feet of snow days before the SB in New York..err New Jersey heh

[SkinsHokieFan]

We're stuck there for years to come anyways as the loan for it isn't paid off. Might as well put some money into it now that the cost of new HD Jumbo screens are reasonable. I can see Dan putting some money into FedEx each offseason to try to improve the game day experience since we're going to be there for a long time.


Sigh.

I guess it was just wishful thinking, I used to love the idea of going to a Redskins game but the game experience at FedEx is just awful, especially compared to college games.

I guess I was hoping Snyder would see the errors of his ways, pay off the loans and blow that monstrous failure to the ground.

Oh well, I'll live with a crappy stadium if we start winning :)

Yup, got 17 years left on the lease. My personal prediction, based on nothing, is that 7-8 years from now we'll hear grumblings of a new stadium at the RFK site and a new place will go up within 12 years

[Arsenic]

To those complaining about FedEx: WINNING seasons will make it a blast ;)

Give us a SB!

Hail!

[Long-Time-Fan]

1)FedEx does suck
Building it where there was no Metro rail was the death of that stadium no matter how it looked.

2)It's not in DC like it should have been,so stop calling it "IN DC!"
Thank all those politicians for screwing Jack over on that one.

3)I'm more than willing to bet most owners hate DS and wouldnt lift a finger to help him in any way shape or form.
DS has jacked up prices on Coach's and players way to many times and it does piss the other owners off.

4)It's more about infrastructure than it is the stadium.You can't get a SB if your town can't support the amount of people coming to it.

With that said,
I do believe it would be incredible for the VA,MD,DC area to get a SB.The amount of money that thing brings in is staggering and one would have to think that an American History theme for the half-time show would just simply be amazing.
Can't you just picture a Sherman and an M1A1 Abrams on the field firing blanks into the air.
And the fly-by?
I vision the sky turning black from all the Military aircraft.

[Mad Hatter]

At first I thought that Dan meant that Washington deserved a Super Bowl trophy. I would have agreed with him if that's what he'd meant. :D

[Stophovr6]

My opinion has always been the same

The Superbowl should ALWAYS be in the sunbelt

Miami, Tampa, New Orleans, Arizona, LA, San Diego

Great weather in February, parties, chicks in bikini's, Superbowl week.

Not in Washington. Washington in February sucks

I think your opinion sucks.

:silly:

The Superbowl should ALWAYS be about football. Not chicks in bikinis, parties and weather. Football.

[redskins55]

What is wrong with Fed Ex people?? The stadium is not even 15 years old yet.... It looks great on TV and worlds apart from Texas Stadium, The Vet, and the old Meadowlands Stadium. Yea we've got the oldest stadium in the division now, but we got a new stadium first! I just dont understand the big hang up that fans have about Fed Ex Field?

[sly]

I just dont understand the big hang up that fans have about Fed Ex Field?


Check out our record since we moved in. RFK wasn't exactly Caesar's Palace either, by we won Super Bowls during our time there. If we're winning, the stadium has "character," but if we're losing, it's a dump. I like FedEx for the most part... and with a few subtle aesthetic changes and a winning team it'd probably be a great stadium.

[LeesburgSkinFan]

I think your opinion sucks.

:silly:

The Superbowl should ALWAYS be about football. Not chicks in bikinis, parties and weather. Football.


That hasn't been the case for decades now.

[HOF44]

The ONLY way DC gets a SB is with the new stadium, which I'm about to post a leaked diagram of in the other thread. It is AMAZING.

Hurry up, I wanna SEE!

[JeffSchmeff]

Yup, got 17 years left on the lease. My personal prediction, based on nothing, is that 7-8 years from now we'll hear grumblings of a new stadium at the RFK site and a new place will go up within 12 years

Regardless of how long the loan is for, it could be bought out and sold to land developers. I've heard that land is valuable to real estate developers, and if it was in Snyder's best interests to sell and try to build a stadium in DC for a Superbowl or to support an Olympics, I think he'd do it. He keeps using that "we have a lease" argument as an effective no comment IMO.

[Titaw]

My opinion has always been the same

The Superbowl should ALWAYS be in the sunbelt

Miami, Tampa, New Orleans, Arizona, LA, San Diego

blah blah blah, chicks in bikini's, blah blah blah

blah blah blah blah

SHF you made the most valid point, BTW this ^ is what I read!

[Burgold]

I agree. The Redskins deserve a Superbowl. It's been almost 20 years damn it! Start winning!!!

[Skinsfan1311]

Sigh.

Oh well, I'll live with a crappy stadium if we start winning :)

That's what we did at RFK.

RFK was a crap stadium.

Only the winning, (and tailgating), made it bearable. Dont' get me wrong, I loved RFK, because we kicked a lot of ass there, but the stadium was pretty bad.

We had some pretty bad seasons there too..


(not pointing you out D28...just using your post to hold up as an example for the folks who pine for good ol' RFK)


To those complaining about FedEx: WINNING seasons will make it a blast ;)

Give us a SB!

Hail!

This^^^^^^

[HOF44]

That's what we did at RFK.

RFK was a crap stadium.

Only the winning, (and tailgating), made it bearable. Dont' get me wrong, I loved RFK, because we kicked a lot of ass there, but the stadium was pretty bad.

People really do romanticize RFK because of all the great memories. The stadium wasn't much, it was muti-purpose stadium of the era, like the Vet, Riverfront, etc. The team and the fans made it what we remember now.

[honejc]

id hate for a superbowl to be in NYC.

because I hate the Giants and I hate the Jets even more.

[MurrayH81]

From my memory, what made RFK special (other than the performances by the team) were:

1. Flexing seating levels when the fans got rowdy, the shaking was awesome.

2. Noise level that could be acheived via fans alone.

3. Relatively innexpensive ticket prices led to having real fans there, not the "wine and cheese" crowd we see today.

4. Tailgating.

5. Panorama of historical buildings in the backdrop.

6. Easy Metro access.

No effort was taken to replicate any of those things at Fed-Ex field. Instead, the focus was on maximizing revenue.

I would also say that at this point, I am still not of the opinion that Snyder deserves to be able to host a SB. He needs an imporved track record in being an owner, and ensuring the fans (who are his customers) have a great experience at a more reasonable cost before he gets his payday.

[Rumple_Stiltskin]

fedex is not that bad of a stadium...then again i was sitting about 10 rows up in the LL (yellow seats) at the 50 yard line...the only complaint I have is trying to get around..i its like a sardene in a can trying to get through the crowd, even when i was up in the club level....the restraunts were full, i ended up at hooters sitting with my son in my lap at a table of a family i didnt know....

[HOF44]

then again i was sitting about 10 rows up in the LL (yellow seats) at the 50 yard line...

You sure you weren't in the club?? There are no LL yellow seats.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

With the cat being out of the bag now, I think all major, longtime NFL cities should at least be considered. Why not reward the cities that have been NFL hubs for decades with a Super Bowl regardless of what the average high temperature is in February?

Cities like Green Bay, Washington, Kansas City, Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco and/or Oakland, etc. deserve the right to host a Super Bowl if they want to.

[Bang]

I think your opinion sucks.

:silly:

The Superbowl should ALWAYS be about football. Not chicks in bikinis, parties and weather. Football.

Well, you'll be disappointed to know that football is about money, and then money, and then more money, and then maybe football.

And FedEx is in a lousy location for a Super Bowl. People want to party in Landover Hills before and after the game? Yeah man,, no thanks. People want to catch the orange line downtown? Probably not, especially since you still have to drive on some major highways to get there, then park in New Carrolton... go thru SE....

The Super Bowl is in warm weather cities because of the two week party that comes along with it. (This is also why there's a two week wait between the championships and the Super Bowl) There's millions and millions of dollars at stake, and many cities have a better layout for the game, meaning ease of transportation from the stadium to the party sites.

As far as the elements go, I am with the purists who say that football is an outdoor game and the elements are a factor whether they like it or not. I am firmly against the suggestion of moving to all dome venues because of the weather. Football is about being able to overcome adversity, and sometimes that means weather.

Besides, how many of you flip on the Denver game or a Steelers game and see it snowing and say "ALRIGHT! This is going to be GREAT!"
We all do, because we all know that interesting weather makes for interesting wrinkles in the game. Who cares if it's sloppy? remember all the turnovers and freaky plays the rain caused in the IND/ CHI game? How much fun was that? I had a blast watching that game. And what do you know,, the finessé dome stadium Colts beat the Chicago friggin BEARS in bad weather. And soundly. Talk about opposite impressions!

Other than capacity, FedEx just isn't very fan-friendly for an event like the Super Bowl.

~Bang

[AllBusiness]

I miss RFK...

[MattFancy]

With the cat being out of the bag now, I think all major, longtime NFL cities should at least be considered. Why not reward the cities that have been NFL hubs for decades with a Super Bowl regardless of what the average high temperature is in February?

Cities like Green Bay, Washington, Kansas City, Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco and/or Oakland, etc. deserve the right to host a Super Bowl if they want to.

As cool as it would be to have the Super Bowl in Green Bay, there's no way that could happen. What is there to do in Green Bay?

[TD_washingtonredskins]

As cool as it would be to have the Super Bowl in Green Bay, there's no way that could happen. What is there to do in Green Bay?

Well, I'm not saying every city should be guaranteed one. I'm just saying that every city should be considered. This year, for example, the vote came down to NY/NJ, Tampa, and Miami (I think). At some point, I think most of the cities I mentioned should at least be included in that stage of the vote...for lack of a better phrase, they should be "on the table" to host.

If the voters find reasons why it wouldn't work, that's fine. Hell, I bet they will never go back to Jacksonville from what I read about that Super Bowl and it's in Florida.

[fullnelson9999]

The ONLY way DC gets a SB is with the new stadium, which I'm about to post a leaked diagram of in the other thread. It is AMAZING.

Where?!

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!

[Crazy Levi]

I can't support a SB in DC. I can understand $nyder wanting the revenue, but I don't want to deal with the gridlock and having to see/hear other teams fans walking around town in there garb.
Keep it in a warm place..

You haven't been to many Skins games lately have you? 20-50 percent of the crowd is generally wearing the opposing team's jersey.

[gortiz]

"Deserve's got nothing to do with it."

what movie????

[thebluefood]

Da Redskins will get a duper bowl.

[rk3025]

Redskins deserve super bowl trip this year.

I miss RFK...

[RAAZ227]

this might prompt snyder to push harder for a new stadium in dc. i know fenty is down.

[ConnSKINS26]

The ONLY way DC gets a SB is with the new stadium, which I'm about to post a leaked diagram of in the other thread. It is AMAZING.

What are you talking about here? You never posted whatever this is in any other thread.

[Stophovr6]

Other than capacity, FedEx just isn't very fan-friendly for an event like the Super Bowl.

~Bang

I don't actually care that DC gets it, and I get the money thing. I'm just tired of it being an excuse to party in Florida and I agree with you on the weather.

Edit* And if it's really only about money, how the hell did Detroit get the gig? Pity?

[RedSunday]

We're stuck there for years to come anyways as the loan for it isn't paid off. Might as well put some money into it now that the cost of new HD Jumbo screens are reasonable. I can see Dan putting some money into FedEx each offseason to try to improve the game day experience since we're going to be there for a long time.

It's just not that but you are right , the infrastructure that was built for FED EX requires that the Skins stay for at least 8 more years unless DS wants to buy it out but if he did he couldn't afford the new place and one condition would be the sale of the old stadium (who would buy it).They have built Metro stops,housing ,a new Mall all becuase of that stadium.

[RedSunday]

Redskins deserve super bowl trip this year.

The weather in June in NY is pretty nice.;)

[Sandman69]

Personally I don't have a beef with Fedex field. We always have a good time and still get to tailgate before the game and after for that matter if we need to. We usually go with another couple and take up one parking spot and do our grilling and drinking. How many stadiums with around 100K capacity are easy to get in and out of?

Granted Landover isn't in DC and there isn't a buttload of stuff adjacent to the stadium itself, there is a ton not too far away. However, quite a few stadiums are not in the Named city and are in the suburbs and out a good 20+ miles.

I am all for some Super Bowls to be played in the cold. Granted I will never get to see one, but I always love watching football in the cold/snow. If we are worried about the elements, shouldn't Miami be taken off the list too? I mean they do have downpours in Jan ala Colts/Bears a few years back. Hell anything without a Dome for that matter. Teams have to deal with the elements all the way to the Super Bowl, why should it be any different?

[S.T.real,lights,out]

If fedex wasn't so crappy id agree but its terrible.

[Sandman69]

I bet if we have had some good memories of Fedex which included some deep playoff runs and maybe even a SB appearance during that time, Fedex wouldn't be thought to be so bad.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

I bet if we have had some good memories of Fedex which included some deep playoff runs and maybe even a SB appearance during that time, Fedex wouldn't be thought to be so bad.

Right. RFK wasn't exactly a beautiful stadium either!

[MattFancy]

Right. RFK wasn't exactly a beautiful stadium either!

Agreed, the best part of RFK was that the bleachers were crap and bounced up and down with the crowd lol. RFK certainly wasn't a start of the art stadium, but people liked it because he won and it was in DC. If we start winning at FedEx, people will learn to love it.

[Sandman69]

Heres to the start of a turn around for Fedex field!!!

Paloffs are NOW!

[TD_washingtonredskins]

Agreed, the best part of RFK was that the bleachers were crap and bounced up and down with the crowd lol. RFK certainly wasn't a start of the art stadium, but people liked it because he won and it was in DC. If we start winning at FedEx, people will learn to love it.

Yep!

People like to act as though RFK was some historic place like Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, or Lambeau or something. The year we started winning, it was a 20-year old, crappy stadium. As you said though, it was in DC which is a big deal.

FedEx is already coming up on 15 years old and is probably a "nicer" stadium than RFK was.

[Playsmart30]

I was honestly somewhat disheartened to hear that FedEx was getting new HD Video Boards, because to me that means we'll be in that **** hole for a while.

The additions to FedEx, lack of accessibility, obstructed view seats etc. The place sucks, and we need a new (and smaller) stadium in DC.

Agree, Only hope of New HD video boards can be move to new stadium in D.C. Redskins belong in DC anyway.... Think about time we get rib of rfk and let DC soccer team have FedEX when new stadium is ready

[Rocky21]

Schneider finally said something I agree with!

[RedSunday]

As cool as it would be to have the Super Bowl in Green Bay, there's no way that could happen. What is there to do in Green Bay?



Play a football game .

[RedSunday]

Schneider finally said something I agree with!

....and that was ?

[fullnelson9999]

Yep!

People like to act as though RFK was some historic place like Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, or Lambeau or something. The year we started winning, it was a 20-year old, crappy stadium. As you said though, it was in DC which is a big deal.

FedEx is already coming up on 15 years old and is probably a "nicer" stadium than RFK was.
http://espn.go.com/page2/wash/s/simmons/020314.html

[RichmondRedskin88]

Theres obviously only one solution to this stadium problem. Put in a rolling bleacher section.:ols: