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Almost everything has gone right for the Washington Commanders since Josh Harris and his ownership group purchased the franchise in July 2023. The Commanders made the NFC Championship Game in 2024 for the first time in 33 years. Unfortunately, they took a major step back last season.
But, as former Washington general manager Bruce Allen once said, the Commanders are "winning off the field." While that line has followed Allen for years, considering the franchise's disastrous results on and off the field during his decade in charge, it is actually true these days.
The Washington Commanders are winning off the field. The franchise has improved its relations with legends, including retiring the jerseys of Darrell Green, Art Monk, and soon, John Riggins. They've dumped millions into Northwest Stadium and completely renovated the team's headquarters in Ashburn.
But most importantly, Harris & Co. did something that former owner Dan Snyder and Allen couldn't: secure the site of the former RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., to build a new state-of-the-art stadium.
Once Snyder sold the team, everyone was willing to work with the Commanders. It took plenty of work, but the stadium is coming, with a tentative opening planned for 2030. Not only will Washington have an incredible new venue, but it will also be used for various entertainment purposes and include shopping, housing, restaurants, parks, and more.
It's going to be loud, too. That's what team president Mark Clouse told "BMitch & Finlay" on Friday in an appearance on 106.7 The Fan in Washington.
"We will be the loudest stadium by design in the NFL," Clouse said. "And this is gonna be a terrifying place to come play. I want it to feel, 'Oh God, when do we have to go to DC?'"
For any fan who can remember the Redskins playing at the old RFK Stadium, there was nothing like it. Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) and Lumen Field (Seattle) are arguably the NFL's loudest venues currently. The Commanders plan to change that by 2030.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' president makes a promise to fans
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But, as former Washington general manager Bruce Allen once said, the Commanders are "winning off the field." While that line has followed Allen for years, considering the franchise's disastrous results on and off the field during his decade in charge, it is actually true these days.
The Washington Commanders are winning off the field. The franchise has improved its relations with legends, including retiring the jerseys of Darrell Green, Art Monk, and soon, John Riggins. They've dumped millions into Northwest Stadium and completely renovated the team's headquarters in Ashburn.
But most importantly, Harris & Co. did something that former owner Dan Snyder and Allen couldn't: secure the site of the former RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., to build a new state-of-the-art stadium.
Once Snyder sold the team, everyone was willing to work with the Commanders. It took plenty of work, but the stadium is coming, with a tentative opening planned for 2030. Not only will Washington have an incredible new venue, but it will also be used for various entertainment purposes and include shopping, housing, restaurants, parks, and more.
It's going to be loud, too. That's what team president Mark Clouse told "BMitch & Finlay" on Friday in an appearance on 106.7 The Fan in Washington.
"We will be the loudest stadium by design in the NFL," Clouse said. "And this is gonna be a terrifying place to come play. I want it to feel, 'Oh God, when do we have to go to DC?'"
For any fan who can remember the Redskins playing at the old RFK Stadium, there was nothing like it. Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) and Lumen Field (Seattle) are arguably the NFL's loudest venues currently. The Commanders plan to change that by 2030.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders' president makes a promise to fans
Continue reading...
