DirtyBird8711 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2015/8/24/9204213/report-atlanta-falcons-hosting-nfl-committee-in-attempt-to-securehttp://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/15255/atlanta-takes-step-in-super-bowl-bid-by-hosting-nfl-events-staffThe Atlanta Falcons' new home, Mercedes Benz Stadium, is scheduled to open in 2017. No matter what you think of the $1.4 billion project, there's no denying its appeal. To be honest, they had me at "100 yard bar." But can it be more than just the Falcons' home field? That remains to be seen. Best case scenario, the Falcons are chosen to host the Super Bowl and then win the Super Bowl at home ... in the same year. Given the statistical improbability of that happening, I'll settle for a Super Bowl birth. And if that's not happening, it'd just be nice to see the Super Bowl played in Atlanta. Per ESPN's Vaughn McClure, the effort to woo the NFL's event planners is already underway."The committee from the NFL has been to Atlanta several times,'' Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Monday. "They met with a large number of people, toured the facilities, understand our plan obviously. And they've studied the stadium. There are a number of cities competing for the Super Bowl in those years, and the vote will be next May.'' Even if its positive effect on Atlanta's economy is dubious at best, hosting the preeminent event for the country's most popular sport is a huge ego boost. It's what dreams are made of; that and candy-coated rainbows.Your thoughts? Edited August 25, 2015 by DirtyBird8711 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Bird is Da Word Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 We're getting a Super Bowl in Atlanta. There's no way we dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmite Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I don't think it will be much of a surprise, Atlanta gets it the year after Minnesota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Even Bleed Red Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 This is a big move for the city of Atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since68andcounting Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Do we get our $!@/% PSLs back when the extra revenue comes in??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putnam6 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 We're getting a Super Bowl in Atlanta. There's no way we dont. Yep the NFL loves showing these crown jewels... can't blame them it's good business, hard to believe Rankin Smith bought into the NFL for 6 million dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirdieBirdieIndie Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 since we are getting the Final Four in 2020, the Superbowl in Atlanta will be in 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu 7 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 If they REALLY want to host the Super Bowl they need to bribe the owners with stuff like free access to Augusta, being able to swim in the Aquarium, and free refill deliveries from the world of Coke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 If they REALLY want to host the Super Bowl they need to bribe the owners with stuff like free access to Augusta, being able to swim in the Aquarium, and free refill deliveries from the world of Coke.Not far from the truth:The NFL's extravagant demands for Super Bowl host cities (SB Nation)What the NFL wantsFree police escorts for team ownersUse of Presidential suites at the city's top hotels at no-cost35,000 free parking spacesAll revenue from ticket sales to the gameFree curbside parking at the NFL House, a "high-end, exclusive drop-in hospitality facility for our most valued and influential guests to meet, unwind, network and conduct business."Local police dedicated to anti-counterfeit enforcement, provided at no costInstallation of ATM machines at the stadium that accept NFL preferred credit and debit cards, along with the removal of ATMs that "conflict with preferred payment services."Two top quality bowling venues for an NFL celebrity bowling eventPortable cell phone towersFree promotional space from local newspapers and radio stations for the "NFL Experience" in the month before the gameCreation of "clean zones" around the stadium and the hotel for NFL execs that prevent "certain activities" as well as suspend new and existing permits for those activitiesFree access to three top golf courses in the months before the gameExemption from state, county and municipal taxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Freddie Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Not far from the truth:The NFL's extravagant demands for Super Bowl host cities (SB Nation)The fiscal conservatives in the ATL business community and civic governments will probably look at this list and ask, "Is this all?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 The fiscal conservatives in the ATL business community and civic governments will probably look at this list and ask, "Is this all?""Roger, here in Georgia, we call this kind of greed a Tuesday." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsmusic™ Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 goodell already said if you want a super bowl make a new stadium.. well new stadium is being made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbabygrady Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 to seal the deal we're bringing in Grossman for some star power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.11 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Not far from the truth:The NFL's extravagant demands for Super Bowl host cities (SB Nation)My gosh, extravagant is an understatement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD597 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Well one thing is for sure Blank did the stadium correctly. A good modern deisgn with public acceptance for the most part with alot of money coming in from existing taxes instead of new ones and him puttup the bulk of the cash. That braves stadium was a fly by night under the radar scam it looks like in comparison. Hope it pays off and we get a SB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbabygrady Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 My gosh, extravagant is an understatement.Yea, why exactly are these owners falling over themselves to get to host the superbowl? I guess just an ego thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu 7 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Not far from the truth:The NFL's extravagant demands for Super Bowl host cities (SB Nation)Yeah, I remember several years ago when we were in the bidding with other cities and Blank was promising 'major' renovations to the Ga Dome if we hosted they ultimately gave it to Tampa.It came out Tampa won it because of all the extra 'amenities' they promised to the owners like free access to every aspect of several of the resort and golf courses and who knows what else wasn't disclosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbabygrady Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) why do the wealthiest people always want expect free sh1t? Edited August 25, 2015 by bigbabygrady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 What about guarantees from the city transportation committee regarding clearing roadways in case of freak ice and snowstorms? From what I recall, that was a major issue as to why Atlanta didn't get a SB the last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des-pool Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Cause that's how they stay wealthy..by not spending their cash on everything, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.11 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 why do the wealthiest people always want expect free sh1t? Because supposedly everything they touch turns to gold, which I guess isn't too far off from the truth. Still though, some things are just excessive, like not paying for law enforcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Well one thing is for sure Blank did the stadium correctly. A good modern deisgn with public acceptance for the most part with alot of money coming in from existing taxes instead of new ones and him puttup the bulk of the cash. That braves stadium was a fly by night under the radar scam it looks like in comparison. Hope it pays off and we get a SB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Cause that's how they stay wealthy..by not spending their cash on everything, anything lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 The NFL with throw the Falcons a bone. They know our new stadium wont lose power in the middle of the SB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashbrown3 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Remember when Jerry Jones had to refund all those folks? AB is a machine. We'll host the SB for sure and it will be straight up done with class and we'll be the talk of the nfl community... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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