Comments on: Redskins say they aren’t talking to GrassMaster

By: getyourownname

getyourownname — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:00:37 +0000

brucealmty says:Mar 1, 2013 9:05 PM

They have grass in California; perhaps the Redskins can play their home games LA.
^^^^^^^^^^^
This is a GREAT idea. It also would allow the team to claim they don’t have to change the name because it refers to sunburned tourists.

Unfortunately such innovative thinking will never be tolerated by Little Danny.

By: granadafan

granadafan — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:30:56 +0000

Billionaire Snyder will cry poor and demand higher ticket prices and a raise in taxes on the taxpayers just to install new grass or turf.

By: backindasaddle

backindasaddle — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:05:15 +0000

The league will not allow the sub par surface to stay. They have forced other franchises to replace the field surface before so there is a precedent for it. I know the Patriots had to replace a natural grass surface with the artificial field turf surface because the league forced them to. I think Pittsburgh had to do it too. I remember watching a game in Pittsburgh against Miami after big rain storms. I think it was a Monday night game and the surface was an absolutely a nightmare. It was like they were play on sponge. It was also notable because it was Ricky Williams first game back from his nut job marijuana retirement sabbatical.

By: tiger2471

tiger2471 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:44:13 +0000

The Redskins franchise is worth over a BILLION dollars; why in the hell would you risk your investment?! The field should be one of the best in the NFL period! These jackasses just increased ticket prices, FIX the field! It’s rather embarrassing to have such a horrible field and if Dan Snyder doesn’t fix the field problem the NFL should step in and DEMAND it!

By: thestrategyexpert

thestrategyexpert — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:38:05 +0000

j4man1:

Correction, I was referencing the comment from the team spokesman. Good looking out and thanks for the save!

By: mattyk72

mattyk72 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:29:52 +0000

All this drama over nothing basically. RG3 wasn’t injured because of the field. FedEx has been open since ’97 and people are just now noticing that it’s painted dirt by the end of each season?? RFK was the same way. So again, why all the drama?

By: ytownjoe

ytownjoe — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 17:17:19 +0000

Grassmaster trying to drum up some business? Let’s let the Redskins decide what they want to do with their field. If you don’t like, don’t watch.

By the way, every ticket at FedEx has been sold, every game, since it opened and will continue to be in the foreseeable future.

By: dowhatifeellike

dowhatifeellike — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 17:07:40 +0000

I don’t get it. Isn’t the cost of resodding in the 5-figure range? A pittance to spend on player safety. They probably spend the same amount on helmets each year.

By: ggreen7

ggreen7 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:59:44 +0000

The Patriots used to play on dirt painted green and won 3 Superbowls. Then they went to FieldTurf and haven’t won one since. Just saying….

By: mysterytonite

mysterytonite — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:45:07 +0000

First thing I would do is fire Coach Kevlar and make him the grounds keeper. Have him and only him hand replace the field and lay down new, safer, the most expensive turf money could buy. This being so that my franchise qb, already w/ 2 acl injuries, can try and have a productive career. It’s hard enough competing against defenses on Sunday, why should the man have to worry about the field conditions too?

By: themackstrong

themackstrong — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:38:04 +0000

I can’t believe this is up for debate. A great young star for the league blew his ACL because he was playing hurt and couldn’t keep his footing on that shame of a field. Clemons Seattle defensive star tears his ACL non-contact injury (he hadn’t missed a game in 3 years being here) Year before is the MVP AD. Fix the field because its not given this team an advantage. They are not the Bears- 2000 Pats or Steelers.

By: jchuber

jchuber — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:54:01 +0000

More nfl double standards.

Players get 21k fines for each unsafe hit.

Owners do as they damn well please. fedex field has been a unsafe for years. and nothing is done. Soldier field is same way. raiders play on field with baseball dirt infield for at least 10 years.

21k for each game snap times 16 games per season times 10 years equals nfl contribution to players medical insurance fund?

Not in this nfl!

By: blydon14622

blydon14622 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:45:32 +0000

Grassmasters has ruined the game of football, they can go bankrupt for all I care. Football is suppose to be played in the elements, outside, and on grass. It’s not a pretty game, it’s a violent, vicious, and tough game. This company sucks. I hate watching football on turf, it looks so fake. If the Redskins were smart they would never tear up that grass and never change their name. Turf is responsible for more injuries and that is fact. If you want top watch a pretty game, watch cricket. I hate those announcers who start blaming weather conditions and the grass fields for poor play…that’s what makes football so great, they play anytime and anywhere…Grassmasters can kiss my grits…loosers.

By: 1oldpro

1oldpro — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:35:30 +0000

It’ll take a Redskins Marching Bandmember with a torn ACL to turn the tide. Hail yes!

By: vikinganswer

vikinganswer — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:59:33 +0000

Amen, call me old school but the i will take grass and dust any day before the fake stuff. That goes for watching and officiating on it.

By: musicman495

musicman495 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:53:06 +0000

This is now the third time I have tried to post here that there is no evidence that turf is either cheaper or safer than grass, and that this piling on about the Redskins franchise, stadium, owner, and nickname are being overblown. Why are my comments repeatedly being removed?

By: kerryc21realty

kerryc21realty — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:32:42 +0000

The turf didn’t cause eith knee injury in the game with Seattle.

By: tundey

tundey — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 12:50:56 +0000

Obviously a lot of people have reading comprehension problems, including Florio. Just because the Redskins aren’t talking to Grassmaster doesn’t mean they aren’t talking to other people. Or taking other measures to fix the field. Remember, last year was the first time in forever that the Redskins would host a game after December. And with the horrible start and Shanahan “evaluating players”, no one probably thought they’ll make the post season much less win the division.

By: nspatriot

nspatriot — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 12:18:36 +0000

How many Haynsworth checks does it cost to replace ?

By: petehd1

petehd1 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 11:30:08 +0000

I don’t believe much Tony Wyllie has to say.

By: whatchutalkinabouthillis

whatchutalkinabouthillis — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:41:36 +0000

Guys, you can’t spring breaking news like this on me, I have a weak heart.

By: xxwhodatxx

xxwhodatxx — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:31:14 +0000

RGIIIs knee says otherwise

By: evilmajortom

evilmajortom — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:12:07 +0000

Yeah, like it’s the turf’s fault their guy (RG3) was left out there with a bum knee and no offensive line.

By: cliffordc05

cliffordc05 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 09:51:35 +0000

The next player who suffers an injury on the completely unacceptable field at FedEx should sue the Redskins, the NFL, and the NFLPA. The only solace other teams can take in this situation is that the Redskins suffered the loss of their quarterback. RG3 should publicize his dissatisfaction with the field conditions and let them know that he will not pursue a future professional relationship unless the Redskins provide acceptable working conditions. While he is at it he might also point out that he will not continue his relationship with an organization that cannot recognize the inherent racism in the team mascot.

By: therealraider

therealraider — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:17:57 +0000

They take the term “gridiron” literally.

By: j4man1

j4man1 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 07:34:55 +0000

strategy, I’m hardly a snyder fan but where’s his comment? I didn’t see it.

By: milehighmagician

milehighmagician — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 07:33:09 +0000

Every time I post something that is any type of negative towards tim tebow, it is not posted no profanity no bashing just fact. Its not posted, I call bs so much for freedom of speech

By: cmarsh64

cmarsh64 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:51:02 +0000

It won’t matter what they do if the let high school and college teams play there and a concert the week before a playoff game. No sod will be playable after all the use in the week prior. If the don’t fix the surface there investment in RGIII will be short lived as will his career. That the 2nd ACL surgery RGIII has had on the same knee since 2009 not a good sign for such a young player.

By: eatitfanboy

eatitfanboy — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:03:38 +0000

rculross7 says:
Mar 1, 2013 8:25 PM
He knows they sent a brochure? Apparently Wyllie goes through the mail with a fine toothed comb. There’s more to this story.
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LOL- The team spokesman knows they sent a brochure so there must be more to the story??

Or maybe it went like this. Internal Email From PR Department: This guy from Grassmaster says he is talking to us. Anyone know what this is about?

Response From Secretary Who Reads The Mail: Yeah. They sent us a brochure.

Dunno, sounds plausible to me.

By: junior4200

junior4200 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:59:31 +0000

That’s why the Redskins are a low rent high priced team. Snyder doesn’t care about the fans or the players. He is all about the profits. I lived in the area for 4 years just after Danny boy bought the team. The fan base was delusional then but now the are justifiably pissed. Take care of your product Dan! BTW the players are the product NOT THE NAME!!