Bears getting closer to the burbs

this is interesting,  I thought that mega complex at the current site would have been enough to keep them on the hook in chicago.  of course this isnt likely a done deal just yet.  let the politicians have their say.

In somewhat related news:  ;)  B) “The Bears are an embarrassment!” said Dick Butkus at this year’s Superbowl.

Our open letter regarding the closing on Arlington Park property:

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) February 15, 2023

Kind of glad they are going to do this. Soldier Field is a shitty place to play. Bad turf, weather conditions always made it a little tougher on the Vikings.

Also, someone said something about the mega complex at the current. It really doesn’t seem possible. Soldier Field is between Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan. Where they’d put anything else and still accommodating the other attractions right near there would be nearly a miracle. Something I don’t think the brain trust of Chicago is capable of.

@"Riphawkins" said: Kind of glad they are going to do this. Soldier Field is a shitty place to play. Bad turf, weather conditions always made it a little tougher on the Vikings.

Also, someone said something about the mega complex at the current. It really doesn’t seem possible. Soldier Field is between Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan. Where they’d put anything else and still accommodating the other attractions right near there would be nearly a miracle. Something I don’t think the brain trust of Chicago is capable of.

I always hate when we play there. They seem to consistently have one of the worst fields in the NFL and it always feel like there is a bigger risk for injuries there. I know that the trend is players pushing for grass playing fields, but Soldier Field seems to be one grass field that is terrible.

@"Tyr" said:

@"Riphawkins" said: Kind of glad they are going to do this. Soldier Field is a shitty place to play. Bad turf, weather conditions always made it a little tougher on the Vikings.

Also, someone said something about the mega complex at the current. It really doesn’t seem possible. Soldier Field is between Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan. Where they’d put anything else and still accommodating the other attractions right near there would be nearly a miracle. Something I don’t think the brain trust of Chicago is capable of.

I always hate when we play there. They seem to consistently have one of the worst fields in the NFL and it always feel like there is a bigger risk for injuries there. I know that the trend is players pushing for grass playing fields, but Soldier Field seems to be one grass field that is terrible.

Governor of Illinois says the state is not going to contribute bucks for this.

Of course, the brown paper bags of cash haven't been distributed yet so take it with a grain of salt.

Saw a preseason game at Soldier Field 1996 against the Chiefs. The game got cancelled half way through because of a rain storm. Had a great time.

Good for the Bears, bad for Chicago. My first NFL game ever was in Soldier Field. Against Richard Todd and the Jets. Tickets were $9. My dad was outraged. But it was a good day. The Shedd, the Adler, the MSI. 

@"MaroonBells" said: Good for the Bears, bad for Chicago. My first NFL game ever was in Soldier Field. Against Richard Todd and the Jets. Tickets were $9. My dad was outraged. But it was a good day. The Shedd, the Adler, the MSI. 

The Field Museum,  and the hot dog stand between the Field and the Shedd!

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Good for the Bears, bad for Chicago. My first NFL game ever was in Soldier Field. Against Richard Todd and the Jets. Tickets were $9. My dad was outraged. But it was a good day. The Shedd, the Adler, the MSI. 

The Field Museum,  and the hot dog stand between the Field and the Shedd!

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Good for the Bears, bad for Chicago. My first NFL game ever was in Soldier Field. Against Richard Todd and the Jets. Tickets were $9. My dad was outraged. But it was a good day. The Shedd, the Adler, the MSI. 

The Field Museum,  and the hot dog stand between the Field and the Shedd!

Wow, forgot the Field. Went there too. Missed the hot dog stand, but it sounds really good right now! 

@"MaroonBells" said: Good for the Bears, bad for Chicago. My first NFL game ever was in Soldier Field. Against Richard Todd and the Jets. Tickets were $9. My dad was outraged. But it was a good day. The Shedd, the Adler, the MSI. 

My first NFL game ever was there too. Packers in ‘80. Bears won 61-7, the Vikings also beat the Buccaneers that day. When they announced that score I yelled pretty loudly and Bears fan turned and looked at me. I went and bought a Vikings hat and wore it the rest of the game.  Edit: I was a senior in high school. Tickets were $11, I was with some friends and their parents. 

@"Riphawkins" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Good for the Bears, bad for Chicago. My first NFL game ever was in Soldier Field. Against Richard Todd and the Jets. Tickets were $9. My dad was outraged. But it was a good day. The Shedd, the Adler, the MSI. 

My first NFL game ever was there too. Packers in ‘80. Bears won 61-7, the Vikings also beat the Buccaneers that day. When they announced that score I yelled pretty loudly and Bears fan turned and looked at me. I went and bought a Vikings hat and wore it the rest of the game.  Edit: I was a senior in high school. Tickets were $11, I was with some friends and their parents.