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[edjax]

Just read on PFT that owners are to vote on providing 27.5 million in funding for the redskins to make enhancements to FedEx Field???!  What the hell.  One of the richest owners and most lucrative franchises to receive a handout from the league??  I know for one I would note give it to them unless they changed their name and still would,not do it. I think the least lucrative franchise and one which assisted the league by agreeing to play 4 games in London would be a more deserving franchise. I wonder if this was even discussed with the league?  Makes no sense to me.

[edjax]

Here is the actual story:



Redskins could receive $27 million from league for stadium upgrades

Posted by Curtis Crabtree on October 8, 2013, 1:55 AM EDT

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One of the items on the table during the NFL owners' meetings this week is a vote to approve $27 million in funds for a renovation to FedEx Field, the home of the Washington Redskins.

According to Mark Maske of the Washington Post, the owners are expected to vote Tuesday over whether to provide league funding for the renovations.

The renovations are expected to include seating modifications, in-stadium wi-fi, ribbon boards for signage and an expansion to the Hall of Fame.

The league has a mechanism for providing funding for stadium improvements, though it requires approval from the owners in order to draw from the fund.

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[Wacca Pilatka]

Just read on PFT that owners are to vote on providing 27.5 million in funding for the redskins to make enhancements to FedEx Field???!  What the hell.  One of the richest owners and most lucrative franchises to receive a handout from the league??  I know for one I would note give it to them unless they changed their name and still would,not do it. I think the least lucrative franchise and one which assisted the league by agreeing to play 4 games in London would be a more deserving franchise. I wonder if this was even discussed with the league?  Makes no sense to me.

I seem to recall that Weaver was able to obtain funds from the league several years back for adding the ribbon boards and the corner video boards.  Maybe that disqualified us from asking again for a while.

That said, I wouldn't give a dime to Daniel Snyder.

[duvaldude08]

If Im not mistaken, those are funds that a franchise can "borrow" for stadium enhancements or new stadiums construction. Either Minesota or San Fran got some funds also. So I dont think its free money. Also, the question would be if Khan requested to use some of those funds from the league. I dont think that the owners gets together and say "well lets see who we wanna give money to" know what I mean?

[Wacca Pilatka]

Things go from bad to worse for Atlanta; Julio Jones has a foot injury and is out for the season.

[duvaldude08]

Things go from bad to worse for Atlanta; Julio Jones has a foot injury and is out for the season.

This definately shows their lack of depth. I thought they would be able to carry one BAU even with injuries to starters. I think Seattle is the deepest team in the league right now

[thelakelander]

Things go from bad to worse for Atlanta; Julio Jones has a foot injury and is out for the season.

Stick a fork in them. 2013-2014 Falcons are done.

[Gators312]

Things go from bad to worse for Atlanta; Julio Jones has a foot injury and is out for the season.

Stick a fork in them. 2013-2014 Falcons are done.

Yep the loss last night pretty much did them in.   Had Mike Smith taken the 3 pts before half they may have won and been in a much better position.

Funny how one play can make or break a season.

[JRuscitti]

Things go from bad to worse for Atlanta; Julio Jones has a foot injury and is out for the season.

*runs to update fantasy team*

[tufsu1]

^ me too...good thing Jacoby Jones is expected back this week

[Keith-N-Jax]

Other news Fan confronts Texans QB Matt Schaub  outside his home after loss to 49ers. He has more pick 6's than Gabbert.

[mtraininjax]

Stick a fork in them. 2013-2014 Falcons are done.

The whole NFC South is done with the Saints running away with it at 5-0. Goes to show you that a successful NFL coach is as much a part of a team as the QB.

If you want to track College QBs, look at this site from NFL.com, http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000259936/article/johnny-manziel-remains-no-1-big-test-looms-for-tajh-boyd

I find it amazing that the Jags only have 5 Touchdowns this season. What is even more amazing is that the Patriots have 8 TDs, and are 4-1.

[I-10east]

www.theonion.com/articles/washington-redskins-change-their-name-to-the-dc-re,34161/

[thelakelander]

NY Jets fans keeping it classy....

http://www.youtube.com/v/4bNYFm4cVUA

[I-10east]

^^^I guess that's how they roll there in Jersey (with hitting women). Just like when Snooki got punched.