ChicagoBearsSinceBirth
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perhaps the only person i find less trustworthy than lightfoot is greg gabriel
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Well if Lightfoot says no, they may as well drop the idea.
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Perhaps Greg will run for Mayor of Chicago next.
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This stadium was renovated in 04 and now they want a new one? They should have just done it right the first time
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They couldn’t really call themselves the Chicago Bears if they did, and I’m not sure how I feel about that.
on one hand, it would make them more money, which in this world means more competitive.
otoh, Chicago, love it hate it, is an iconic city that the Bears identity will be forever intertwined.
easy call when you look at the money, tough call on the identity....
on one hand, it would make them more money, which in this world means more competitive.
otoh, Chicago, love it hate it, is an iconic city that the Bears identity will be forever intertwined.
easy call when you look at the money, tough call on the identity....
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Why wouldn't they call themselves Chicago? San Francisco doesn't play in San Francisco
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Retractable dome. More luxury skyboxes with full stadium wifi.
Retractable dome will allow them to host main events like the Superbowl.
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Put the Pot Tax to good use and build a future proof football stadium.
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..and both NYC teams play in Jersey ffs
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I really hope this happens, soldier field is inconvenient and a disappointment. It’s like having no home field advantage. I see all these teams getting these epic mega stadiums and it makes me sad. Especially once you visit them and compare them to the boring concrete soldier field it becomes very apparent.
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None of the New York teams play in New York....I believe
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Best move Bears could make. Train station already on grounds, on NW Highway at the 53(355) exit about 1 mile north of 90. Easy access from all directions except the North Shore but could still catch 294 to 90.
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giants and jets don’t play in the state of new york, but the bears can’t call themselves the Chicago Bears??
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I think a lot of the stadium decisions outside the turf were city overseen or at least approved since they own it. Couldn't be a complete do over because it had landmark status which has know been removed because it was a fail.
Bears will need some concessions which may be easier if Arlington Heights wasn't in Cook county but it would increase the team value A LOT.
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I would be okay with renaming them the woodfield mall bears
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Woodfield Maulers?
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Average lifespan of a modern NFL stadium is 30 years. Which is why the Bears lease with the city of Chicago is set to expire in 2033. We're about 10 years away. Im sure the process of navigating through city politics, zoning, permits, league approval, building construction, etc would take 5-7 years to complete. If not longer with covid protocols on the worksite. It'd make sense to at least start the convo now.
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Can you imagine a sold out stadium at Arlington Park - the crowd roaring as Justin Fields comes out of the tunnel on horse back
