Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. is still holding onto the idea that the Chicago Bears will pack up and head across the border to Indiana. This dude genuinely believes the Bears could be coming to his city, but man, his own words tell a way more complicated story.
“Changing Every Second”: The Mayor’s Rollercoaster Ride
You gotta hand it to Mayor McDermott for his optimism, but even he admits it’s a total head trip. “There’s some days when you talk to me and ask, ‘Mayor, are the Bears coming,’ and I’ll be 100% positive and there’s some days that I’m not as positive , OK?” McDermott said Friday, according to Doug Ross of the Post-Tribune. He even went on to say, “And that’s because it’s changing every second.” That sounds less like a done deal and more like waiting for a text back from that crush. If things are “changing every second,” how solid can any plan really be?
Is Hammond a Bluff? The Big Question
This whole saga isn’t new, and there’s always been that cloud hanging over Hammond: Is it all just a negotiating tactic for the Bears? The constant talk is that Hammond is nothing more than a “bluff” to push Illinois into a better deal. McDermott himself seems to wrestle with this, asking, “I think the Bears are dead serious, but what if they are playing us? What are you supposed to do?” It’s a real conundrum, right? For Hammond, it’s “the Bears or nothing,” which puts them in a “nothing-to-lose posture,” but they have already sunk “time and money” into this, which could all be a huge waste. It’s tough when you’re all in and the other side might just be messing with you.
Frankly, at some point, you gotta draw a line. Hammond needs to stop being strung along. The suggestion is pretty clear: issue an ultimatum. Get it done or get lost. Break ground or get bent. Sometimes, you just gotta demand a clear answer.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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