Blinksportsnews247The only things Cleveland Browns supporters want is to watch football, have fun during the game, and see their team win. The pure joy of playing football is frequently impeded by the game’s business.
It appears that most people agree that the Browns require a new stadium. Although there are a lot of things to settle on, such as where and what will be erected, it is probable that it will happen. The latest story regarding the Haslam ownership group’s acquisition of land adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport reignited the debate over whether the Browns should build a dome or not.
What do you think about a domed stadium for home games? We would love to hear from our readers. We also believed that it was crucial for certain of our employees to express their opinions:
Jared Mueller
I won’t claim to be an expert in economics who can weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a dome stadium in general. I certainly believe that hosting a number of events, perhaps even a Super Bowl, would be awesome. Even though my knowledge of economics is limited, I am aware that a stadium with a dome costs far more than one without one. It seems like straightforward research could be conducted to determine whether more events might cover the cost and make the dome worthwhile.
Regarding on the field, I’m not too concerned. I avoid going to games in the winter (for too many reasons to list here, but one of them is because I hate being cold). Furthermore, I don’t see how the Browns specifically benefit from playing in chilly weather. Winning AFC North games is the most crucial factor, as all of those clubs play in comparable climates—Baltimore is the only one that is somewhat warmer.
In conclusion, if getting a dome makes economical sense, I’d prefer one. Not optimally, but consider the revenue generated by events at other stadiums (such as the Lucas Oil stadium shown above) in comparison to the construction costs.
Matt Wilson
I think what makes Cleveland game days unique is the combination of rain, wind, and snow.
While anyone may play in a stadium with a dome, genuine football is played outside in the weather. It is never appropriate to play Cleveland Browns home games inside.
Moore, Thomas
As a fan, I reject the idea of a stadium with domes. That could be a simple response for someone who enjoys watching Browns games on TV, but the Browns don’t really need to play in a dome because very few teams in the upper Midwest or Northeast do.
From the perspective of a responsible citizen, it is just irresponsible to commit the additional funds required to build a domed stadium when the City of Cleveland has so many other urgent challenges that affect the everyday lives of so many individuals. Furthermore, the myth that a dome will result in additional events needs to be dispelled because the economic impact is generally greatly exaggerated. Does anybody really think they want to go to Cleveland for a Super Bowl in February, given how much the media complained about having to travel here in June for the NBA Finals?
Brown Curtiss
From my vantage point, having participated in football at every level (Divisional 3 being the highest), I have witnessed a good deal of the game’s components. In light of this, construct a dome, whether or not it retracts. How many times has Cleveland lost out on the chance to host major events (WWE, concerts, the Super Bowl, dare I mention it)?
Part of it is because the stadium is situated close to a lake, and the wintertime temperatures can be quite harsh. Constructing a dome is acceptable as most NFL clubs will eventually use it. The arguments put out by those who support the “no dome” are all along the lines of “real football played regardless of sub-zero temperatures” and “football is played outside regardless of the elements.” Yes, interesting tale It doesn’t concern me.
Although I wasn’t alive when the Browns departed the city, my father did tell me that one of the reasons they did so was because of the continuing legal dispute over whether or not to construct a new stadium. Building a retractable roof is perfectly OK because the football won’t change.
Construct the dome.
Barry Shuck
Indianapolis is home to my brother. I’ve attended games when it was chilly outside and warm inside. Once you’ve had that experience, you understand that a comfortable setting is ideal. I take it you have that at home?
I’m not going to spend three hours sitting in the bitter cold watching a football game. However, I shall handle the weather from our car to the stadium. In the months with chilly weather, I won’t buy tickets. The better choice is the sports pub across the street from me. Any fan of the Toronto Argonauts, Lions, or Vikings will tell you that having the inside dome during really cold weather is a godsend.
The same is true in warm climates like Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans. When you can have air conditioning supplied, why be burned? Thousands of people sit beneath the stadium for Clemson games, which I have attended several times in September, since their seats are directly under the sun. Why spend money and be unhappy?
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