lemonej Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 per Adam Schefter move approved by owners 31-1 with Miami being the only opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Could be fun to see the Bears play there once every number of years... per Adam Schefter move approved by owners 31-1 with Miami being the only opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Could be fun to see the Bears play there once every number of years... Every 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Another Bears viewing option closer to home. No complaints here. $2B for a stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 With all the uproar, I got to thinking about a hypothetical... If the Bears moved from Chicago, would you still be a fan? For those local to Chicago, I imagine your feelings would be a little different than others. I'm not local, but just thinking about it disgusts me to the point of nausea. With the McCaskey's as owners, however, I could imagine something like this happening if the money were right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Luciano Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 With all the uproar, I got to thinking about a hypothetical... If the Bears moved from Chicago, would you still be a fan? For those local to Chicago, I imagine your feelings would be a little different than others. I'm not local, but just thinking about it disgusts me to the point of nausea. With the McCaskey's as owners, however, I could imagine something like this happening if the money were right. the answer to that for me is a resounding NO!! i would just end the NFL journey and call it a day. the GREED of these owners and the NFL is disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 I think I'd be right there with you. I would just be done with the NFL period. the answer to that for me is a resounding NO!! i would just end the NFL journey and call it a day. the GREED of these owners and the NFL is disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 I think I'd be right there with you. I would just be done with the NFL period. I third it. The little longer I live and more games I watch I get the feeling that the game most of us grew up watching is no longer the same (or maybe it's just me). Aside from a college game of two I would more than likely cease watching altogether. Fans in San Diego, St Louis and Oakland have all had their hearts ripped out in the last year. And with the huge majority of owner support for this last move, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised with this happening. Virginia might be our only saving grace at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 I hear ya... Let's win one more for Virgie! I third it. The little longer I live and more games I watch I get the feeling that the game most of us grew up watching is no longer the same (or maybe it's just me). Aside from a college game of two I would more than likely cease watching altogether. Fans in San Diego, St Louis and Oakland have all had their hearts ripped out in the last year. And with the huge majority of owner support for this last move, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised with this happening. Virginia might be our only saving grace at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 The Bears wont ever move because Chicago is a huge media market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 The Bears wont ever move because Chicago is a huge media market. I really hope you're right. This article definitely paints a poignant 'what-if' scenario. FWIW I'm partial to Mayor Daleys solution back in 2001. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bears-co...de-bar-in-iowa/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 With all the uproar, I got to thinking about a hypothetical... If the Bears moved from Chicago, would you still be a fan? For those local to Chicago, I imagine your feelings would be a little different than others. I'm not local, but just thinking about it disgusts me to the point of nausea. With the McCaskey's as owners, however, I could imagine something like this happening if the money were right. I haven't lived in the Chicago area in 25 years and would not follow them if they left. Just think of the Oklahoma City Thunder Bears or Columbus Blue Bears. There is no way I am rooting/following them at that point. For me, being away from the area, the sports teams allow me to stay connected to the area and feel like I am still there. I wouldn't feel that way with the El Paso Osos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 I haven't lived in the Chicago area in 25 years and would not follow them if they left. Just think of the Oklahoma City Thunder Bears or Columbus Blue Bears. There is no way I am rooting/following them at that point. For me, being away from the area, the sports teams allow me to stay connected to the area and feel like I am still there. I wouldn't feel that way with the El Paso Osos. But what if they became the 'Alaskan Grizzles'? Wouldn't that be spectacular? I might follow them then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearFan PHX Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 But what if they became the 'Alaskan Grizzles'? Wouldn't that be spectacular? I might follow them then. HAHAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 But what if they became the 'Alaskan Grizzles'? Wouldn't that be spectacular? I might follow them then. As long as they play on Kodiak Island, that way I could visit. So maybe the Kodiak Bears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 As long as they play on Kodiak Island, that way I could visit. So maybe the Kodiak Bears? I'll see what I can do. They have a pretty healthy ratio of Bears there already. Was talking to a buddy of mine recently that reminded me of when they hear gunfire on the island most of the Bears think of it as a dinner bell. Absolutely nuts. But, I digress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonej Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I look at this totally different. I have never called myself a Chicago Bear Fan, just a Bear Fan! If I could get them online or stream or whatever, I would root for them if they played on the Moon! Just keep the name Bears so I can remain a Bear Fan. I got almost 52 years invested in this team and I believe this is a non issue anyway because they would never move and I believe have a pretty long lease at Soldier"s Field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo3451 Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I know they considered moving to Gary at one time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connorbear Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I look at this totally different. I have never called myself a Chicago Bear Fan, just a Bear Fan! If I could get them online or stream or whatever, I would root for them if they played on the Moon! Just keep the name Bears so I can remain a Bear Fan. I got almost 52 years invested in this team and I believe this is a non issue anyway because they would never move and I believe have a pretty long lease at Soldier"s Field. I believe the lease is for 30 years. I do not know if they have an out clause Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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