Report: NFL Owners to Discuss New England Stadium Project

[Gator Mike]

From Bert Breer:



Maybe it's nothing... maybe not.

I know they're installing a new video board on one end... but I can't imagine that's something they'd have to discuss with the league. Hmmm...

 

[jah]

We're installing permanent cameras facing the opponent's sideline. Also in their locker room.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

stadium needs an upgrade

 

[sb1]

stadium needs an upgrade

Another clownish sig mocking Brady and the Pats for losing that game. Enough already

 

[signbabybrady]

From Bert Breer:



Maybe it's nothing... maybe not.

I know they're installing a new video board on one end... but I can't imagine that's something they'd have to discuss with the league. Hmmm...

Per Zo this is about the Jumbotron. And I guess new concession area just under the Jumbotron

 

[borg]

Adding a swipe card payment system for all stadium water fountains

 

[Bill Lee]

Return of paper tickets not on the agenda?

 

[Boston Boxer]

From Bert Breer:



Maybe it's nothing... maybe not.

I know they're installing a new video board on one end... but I can't imagine that's something they'd have to discuss with the league. Hmmm...

I know Chicago wants to move out of Soldier filed and have proposed land in either Oak Lawn or University Park for a new stadium. I would be interested in finding out the New England project

 

[RobertWeathers]

Per Zo this is about the Jumbotron. And I guess new concession area just under the Jumbotron

Jumbrotron is a league matter?

I know Chicago wants to move out of Soldier filed and have proposed land in either Oak Lawn or University Park for a new stadium. I would be interested in finding out the New England project

Didn't know Da Bears wanted to move out of Soldier Field.

 

[jmt57]

Per Zo this is about the Jumbotron. And I guess new concession area just under the Jumbotron

Seems odd that those two items would warrant league discussion and vote.

A team can't upgrade their own concession stands or jumbotron without approval of 16 other owners?

 

[scout]

Jumbrotron is a league matter?

Didn't know Da Bears wanted to move out of Soldier Field.

They had put that flying saucer top of a classic stadium not too long ago.

 

[Rusty Coupe]

Didn't know Da Bears wanted to move out of Soldier Field.

The City of Chicago owns Soldier Field, and the Bears have a lease until the mid 2020's, they are trying to get the city to make some upgrades to the stadium. In the meantime Oak Park and University Park have made proposals of land to build an entirely new site.

One of the big drawbacks for Soldier Field for many fans is that they come from the suburbs and there is very little parking/tailgaiting at the stadium, the new sites would address this.

 

[PP2]

A team can't upgrade their own concession stands or jumbotron without approval of 16 other owners?

Think competitive advantage.

Not that the original owner would be necessarily thinking that, but the other 16 probably will be.

 

[Patsgofor4]

I expected to read that he removed more seats in order to raise more revenue, at the expense of crowd noise/home-field advantage.

 

[Gator Mike]

Whatever it is, it was approved.

 

[Steve102]

Whatever it is, it was approved.

 

[WinstonSmith]

Seems odd that those two items would warrant league discussion and vote.

A team can't upgrade their own concession stands or jumbotron without approval of 16 other owners?

Reminds me of the crappy HOA that I belong to.

 

[RobertWeathers]

The City of Chicago owns Soldier Field, and the Bears have a lease until the mid 2020's, they are trying to get the city to make some upgrades to the stadium. In the meantime Oak Park and University Park have made proposals of land to build an entirely new site.

One of the big drawbacks for Soldier Field for many fans is that they come from the suburbs and there is very little parking/tailgaiting at the stadium, the new sites would address this.

I have heard parking is brutal

 

[patsfanincleveland]

Adding a swipe card payment system for all stadium water fountains

That's very funny.

 

[patsfanincleveland]

I have heard parking is brutal

It's insane.

We went to the 2010 game and there is no doubt Napolean had an easier time retreating from Russia then attendees had getting around the stadium.