During a news conference about Mercedes-Benz Stadium food prices last month, a reporter noted the Braves will widen seats by an average of 1 1/2 inches at SunTrust Park and asked if the Falcons will do likewise at their new home.
Falcons president and CEO Rich McKay said yes, explaining most seats will grow from 19 inches at the Georgia Dome to 21 inches. Then Arthur Blank put a finer point on it.
“You say SunTrust is … 1 1/2 inches different?” the Falcons owner said to the reporter. “We’re 2 inches.”
The comment drew laughter and reflected the inevitable comparisons between metro Atlanta’s dual and dueling new stadiums.