(11-25-2020, 03:54 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(11-25-2020, 02:09 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: Genuine question: What was the condition of those stadiums as compared to the current condition of TIAA? If I remember correctly, the teams were complaining about outdated and non-functional infrastructure. Our stadium, while still an outdated style of bowl, has pretty decent facilities. 

It's my opinion that the league is tired of seeing so many empty seats at Jaguars home games. Bad product on the field coupled with hell-like sun and heat on the side of the stadium which is televised does not look good for the Jags or the league. 

If not only for the league, but for the sake of the fans, a stadium upgrade is needed.

I'm glad you asked.

The general lifespan for NFL stadium before replacement has been about 25-30 years.

Atlanta constructed the Georgia Dome in 1992.  They replaced it with Mercedes Benz stadium in 2017.  That's 25 years.

Cardinals first had Busch stadium built in St. Louis in 1966.  They relocated to Arizona in  in 1988.  22 years.  Played in Sun Devil Stadium from 1988-

Colts (Baltimore)-Played in Memorial stadium, which was built in 1953.  The Colts wanted a stadium prior to moving (remember Colts Faver circa 1979?).  Colts finally moved to Indy in 1984.  Age of stadium when Colts moved?  31 years old.  Colts moved to the RCA dome in 1984.  Built current Lucas Oil Field in 2008.  Age of RCA Dome at replacement:  24 years old.

Chicago-plays in Soldier Field, which opene in 1924, with major renovation in 2003.

Bengals-Riverfront stadium opened 1970.  Bengals moved to Paul Brown stadium in 2000.  Age of Riverfront stadium when replaced:  30 years old.

Browns played in Cleveland Municipal, which opened in 1923, with major renovation done in 1976.  Browns moved to Baltimore in 1996 after years wanting a new stadium.  Age at replacement from original construction:  73 years.  From renovation:  19 years.

Cowboys played in Texas Stadium, which opened in 1971.  Moved to AT&T field in 2009.  Age at replacement:  38

Broncos played in Mile High Stadium, which opened in 1948.  Moved to their current stadium in 2002.  Age at replacement:  54.  But the Broncos were not founded until 1960, so they played in Mile high 42 years.

The Lions played in the Silverdome, which opened in 1975, and moved into Ford Field in 2002.  Age at replacement:  27 years.

Houston-built the Astrodome in 1966.  Oilers made noise about moving in the early to mid 1980s, and finally relocated in 1997.  Age of stadium when abandoned by Oilers:  31 years old.


Arrowhead stadium opened in 1972-Chiefs are still there, but they have had major renovations to the stadium in 1991, 1994, 2007-2010.  Age at first renovation:  19

Rams played in Anaheim in Anaheam Stadium, which was built in 1966.  They played there from 1980-1994.  Age of stadium when Rams left:  28 years old.

raiders have moved back several times.  Oakland Alameida Coliseum was built in 1966.  The Raiders moved to Los Angeles in 1984 in search of a better stadium situation.  Stadium age at first relocation:  18 years.  They played in the LA Coliseum unti moving back to Oakland Alameida County Coliseum in 1995, where they stayed another 25 years until moving to Las Las Vegas this year, but have been angling for a new stadium forever.

Minnesota opened the Metrodome in 1982, and moved to their current stadium in 2015.  Age at replacement:  33 years old.

The Giants and Jets played in Giants' stadium, which opened in 1976 and played there until 2009.  In 2010, they started playing in Met Life stadium.  Age at replacement:  33 years old.


Saints have played in the Superdome since 1975, and were angling for stadium improvements dating back to the 1980s when they, too, openly discussed moving here.  They are currently undergoing a 4 year $450 million renovation project.


Eagles played at Veterans stadium, which opened in 1971 until 2004.  Age at replacement:  33 years.

Steelers played at Three Rivers Stadium which opened 1970 until 2000.  In 2001, they moved to their current stadium.  Age at replacement:  30 years.

49ers played in Candlestick Park, which opened 1960 until 2014 when they moved to Levi Stadium.  age at replacement:  54 years.  However they had been trying to get a new stadium built for years before.

The Washington Football team played in RFK stadium, which opened in 1961, and played there until 1996.  Age at replacement:  35.

Our stadium is currently 26 years old.  By 2030, it will be 35 years old.

The team requiring a new stadium during this time frame isn't out of line with the overwhelming majority of teams in the league.

Sources:  Munsey & Suppes   http://football.ballparks.com/   , Google