NFL’s new bag policy?

[East495 55]

In its quest to improve security at all stadiums (and perhaps to pick up a few merchandising bucks in the process), the NFL has revised its policies for what fans -- mostly female fans -- can bring into stadiums. Here are the new parameters:

 

 

The NFL strongly encourages fans to not bring any type of bags, but outlined what is permissible. Beginning with preseason games, fans will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium:

 

Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.” (Official NFL team logo clear plastic tote bags are available through club merchandise outlets or at nflshop.com), or

One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).

Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bag options.

An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.

 

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.

 

Among those bags now not allowed are the ones sold on official team websites.

 

“Our fans deserve to be in a safe and secure environment,” said Jeffrey Miller, NFL vice president and chief security officer, on the league's new "All Clear" site. “Public safety is our top priority. This will make the job of checking items much more efficient and effective. We will be able to deliver a better and quicker experience at the gates and also provide a safer environment. We appreciate our fans’ cooperation.”

 

This will not go over well with anyone who likes to carry a purse, to be sure. Of course, we're on board with the banning of man-purses, but that's more an overall style point. Female football fans, of which there are many, aren't happy at all.

 

We certainly understand the need to establish effective security parameters, but at a time when the NFL is looking for more ways to keep fans going to stadiums as opposed to staying home and watching RedZone or watching games on their phones and tablets, the new policies seem a bit short-sighted -- especially in the ways they seem to inconvenience and exclude female fans.

 

WOW!! Just another example of the NFL capitalizing on the fans again...

[Bucman 891]

You could take out more people waiting outside the gates, then inside. The purse policy is going to screw over a lot of women who carry a crap ton of stuff with them everywhere and have little pocket space.

[Omerta+ 1,206]

Ok seriously ? When is the last time someone bombed a stadium ? And if you dont want to get stabbed just dont go to Raiders games. There I fixed it.

[Jules 98]

Nothing to see here folks. Just line up in single file with your clear plastic bag with your favorite teams logo on it that you purchased and do not say a word!!!

 

Enjoy the game!!!!

 

[Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014]

Fuck that. I always make my girlfriend carry my shit in her purse like a pack mule. NOW WHO'S GOING TO CARRY MY SHIT, NFL?

[blotsfan 2,112]

Im sure this is all about security and nothing about bringing food into the stadium.

[PacificHawk 7]

Pathetic money grab disguised as a "safety" issue. BULLSHIT! The NFL is so concerned about fan safety, how about if they scan each fan before they leave the stadium to see if they can pass a breathalyzer test? That is more of a safety concern to me.

[Dutch 874]