The Chicago Bears are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. While they were not originally founded in Chicago itself, the Windy City has been the home of the Bears franchise for over 100 years. But if things do not change quickly in the Illinois legislature, the franchise will be on the move.
Last week, the organization announced their decision to move forward with plans to build a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana. The new location, which is approximately 20 miles away from Soldier Field, is not set in stone; but unless Illinois is willing to give the Bears ownership group some serious tax breaks, the team will be on the move.
Brian Urlacher does not want the Chicago Bears to move to Indiana
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is tackled by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers after picking off a pass he threw during the third quarter of their NFC Championship game Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.
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Of course, there is an outcry from football fans all over the NFL world regarding the Bears possibly moving out of Chicago. Among them is Pro Football Hall of Famer and franchise legend Brian Urlacher, who played in the Windy City from 2000-2012.
Brian Urlacher on This Is Football had the best Chicago Bears stadium take I’ve seen.
“I do not like the Bears playing anywhere but Soldier Field.”
Why? The Bears belong OUTDOORS.
“I don’t like them playing in a dome anywhere…”
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“I do not like the Bears playing anywhere but Soldier Field. Even when they were going to Arlington Heights, which is in Illinois, they were going to be in a dome. And if they go to Indiana, they’ll be in a dome. I don’t like the idea of them playing in a dome anywhere.
I understand, financially, it makes a ton of sense. They don’t own Soldier Field, so Sunday’s are not very profitable for them. If these were the Cowboys, Jerry Jones owns that stadium. He’s doing pretty well on Sunday’s.
“The Bears don’t own their stadium, and the state of Illinois is not giving them as good of a deal as maybe they should. Indiana is willing to offer them more. I don’t like it, but I get it. It’s only 25 minutes from downtown, so what’s the big deal? Besides playing in a dome, which I don’t like.”
As one can see, Urlacher is not too keen on his beloved Bears playing indoors, and that is a factor that many others do not like as well.
For over a century, the elements have played a role in games Chicago has played. Some iconic games have been played in the rain, mud, snow, and cold. Moments like those will not take place in the Bears’ next home, whether it be in Chicago or Indiana or somewhere else.
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