George McCaskey dropped a bombshell, telling us straight up that the Chicago Bears are “moving forward in Hammond” for their new stadium. Yeah, you heard that right, *Hammond*. This isn’t some vague idea, either. The Bears’ chairman echoed this message big time on Saturday during the preseason opener broadcast against the Browns, doubling down on what they said at a press conference last Thursday.
The Indiana Push Is Real
We’re talking Indiana, folks. McCaskey confirmed they’ve got one viable site locked in their sights: the Lost Marsh Golf Course. And get this, they’re not even stopping there! The team is actively scouting another potential spot, the Wolf Lake terminal, doing their “due diligence” on both. McCaskey isn’t shy about admitting this whole thing is “time consuming” and “deliberate.” He’s out here asking for “patience” from everyone involved. But honestly, for Chicago fans, is it really about patience? Or is it pure confusion?
But Wait, Illinois Is Still In The Game?
Here’s where it gets wild. While McCaskey is pushing Indiana, the source clearly says efforts are *still* happening to find a solution back home in Illinois. Seriously, on the *same day* McCaskey and Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren met with reporters about Indiana, Commissioner Roger Goodell was reportedly meeting with Illinois lawmakers. You can’t make this stuff up! It’s like they’re playing two games at once, one in Indiana and one back in Illinois, and nobody really knows the score. The team is still stuck playing at Soldier Field, right in downtown Chicago, battling the elements every game.
So, what does this all mean? The Bears are openly talking about leaving Chicago for Indiana, identifying specific sites, while simultaneously, behind the scenes, high-level talks are still going down in Illinois. It’s a total mess, and for Bears fans, the future of where their team calls home is totally up in the air. The only thing for sure is that “eventually, there will be a solution.” Until then, it’s a waiting game. Which way will this stadium saga actually go? We’re all watching to see how this incredibly complex play unfolds.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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