New field at Gillette?

[sb1]

The post BB era means it’s back to grass? Lol

 

[borg]

The post BB era means it’s back to grass?

Stealth video system.............

Locker room microphones..................

Opponents' playbooks...................................................

Spy drone fleet..............

 

[FortressX]

World Cup 2026 requires grass I think.

This might be a temp field till then.

I don't know if its possible to get grass this time of year

 

[captain stone]

I want grass! I want grass!

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

I want grass! I want grass!

 

[AQPE]

I understand that players are becoming more vocal recently about their preference for grass over synthetic turf. I also recall that the Gillette facilities were not well regarded by players, and that the Kraft's planned to implement renovations to address those concerns. Hopefully they will consider a grass field if they conclude that it may be another way to attract players here in free agency.

 

[Ross12]

I understand that players are becoming more vocal recently about their preference for grass over synthetic turf. I also recall that the Gillette facilities were not well regarded by players, and that the Kraft's planned to implement renovations to address those concerns. Hopefully they will consider a grass field if they conclude that it may be another way to attract players here in free agency.

I just don't know how they'll maintain that grass in December and January, and heaven forbid, if they have home playoff games.

 

[cupofjoe1962]

I want grass! I want grass!

Yes, bring back the Grass !
Grass is legal these days !

 

[raduray]

I just don't know how they'll maintain that grass in December and January, and heaven forbid, if they have home playoff games.

Cleveland, Chicago, and Denver all have grass fields.

NFL stadiums with real grass and artificial turf: Full list of field surfaces

NFL Stadiums have featured artificial turf over the years, with more than half the franchises still using. Which NFL stadiums have real grass?

en.as.com

 

[Ross12]

Cleveland, Chicago, and Denver all have grass fields.

NFL stadiums with real grass and artificial turf: Full list of field surfaces

NFL Stadiums have featured artificial turf over the years, with more than half the franchises still using. Which NFL stadiums have real grass?

en.as.com

I would think NE is worse though? I could be wrong though. And I think Chicago's field has a bad rep IIRC. I admit I am wholly uneducated on how this is done.

 

[captain stone]

Cleveland, Chicago, and Denver all have grass fields.

NFL stadiums with real grass and artificial turf: Full list of field surfaces

NFL Stadiums have featured artificial turf over the years, with more than half the franchises still using. Which NFL stadiums have real grass?

en.as.com

And tropical destinations such as Green Bay & Pittsburgh have them also...

 

[Pape]

World Cup 2026 requires grass I think.

 

[IcyPatriot]

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west ... Morning sun is the best ...
That was a grass mistake in the construction of Gillette ... the underground heating is already there.
Grass requires 6 inches of loam .... stadiums more concerned about drainage ...
Massive heat lamps a great investment. ... Technology is there but what about desire?

I used to love those mud slug fests ....

 

[Pape]

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west ... Morning sun is the best ...
That was a grass mistake in the construction of Gillette ... the underground heating is already there.
Grass requires 6 inches of loam .... stadiums more concerned about drainage ...
Massive heat lamps a great investment. ... Technology is there but what about desire?

I used to love those mud slug fests ....

I like what Arizona does with their grass field... they have it on a tray, goes in and out of the dome... provides good sunlight for a grass surface in a dome...

 

[VJCPatriot]

I understand that players are becoming more vocal recently about their preference for grass over synthetic turf. I also recall that the Gillette facilities were not well regarded by players, and that the Kraft's planned to implement renovations to address those concerns. Hopefully they will consider a grass field if they conclude that it may be another way to attract players here in free agency.

I believe that properly grown grass fields result in less injuries even though they might be costlier to maintain.

Also if a grass field is one of the upgrades, undersoil heating to help during the cold season would be another logical addition. It hurts a lot more getting slammed into frozen turf than a field that has been maintained using the right technology.

I also believe that a state of the art workout facility is another overdue upgrade for the Patriots that might be coming and could well be a major plus when attracting free agents.

 

[VJCPatriot]

I just don't know how they'll maintain that grass in December and January, and heaven forbid, if they have home playoff games.

Here's an informative article discussing how undersoil heating can be used in conjunction with grass fields to maintain them better during cold weather conditions: The History of Undersoil Heating and Field Heating Systems - Alecs Field Heating

 

[captain stone]

I believe that properly grown grass fields result in less injuries even though they might be costlier to maintain.

Also if a grass field is one of the upgrades, undersoil heating to help during the cold season would be another logical addition. It hurts a lot more getting slammed into frozen turf than a field that has been maintained using the right technology.

I also believe that a state of the art workout facility is another overdue upgrade for the Patriots that might be coming and could well be a major plus when attracting free agents.

Here's an informative article discussing how undersoil heating can be used in conjunction with grass fields to maintain them better during cold weather conditions: The History of Undersoil Heating and Field Heating Systems - Alecs Field Heating

Thanks for these two links. The Early Bird ****ed up the original design & layout of the stadium that could've maximized sunlight; but maintaining a viable grass field is still doable if he's willing to spend the money on some Real player safety.