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I know they are not in pads but a lot of people saying Braxton Jones gives off a positive vibe with attitude and body improvement in camp. JJ is moving well after the injury plagued season last year. Lots of people praising Sweat for his work and body improvement.

That is going to be the 4th TE, and did leave off the RBs , my bad.

Im not trying to say this is what it will actually be , but just saw this and thought it may show a positive example that is going to become a reality in the great state of Indiana

Some pundits are saying the Bears still need another WR. Rome/Burden/Raymond/Walker/Thomas//Scott Miller||||| Loveland/Kmet/Roush/Large WHY? Dayo is on the field. all I got

Because some fans are stupid. Just like the Chicago politician that said they were building on a toxic wasteland. Here is what it looks like and I will be happy when the Bears give the finger to the Illinois politicians for playing games.

Nothing has changed. JB said he cant expect the taxpayers to pay for this. Yet now he doesnt care if they do because losing the Bears will make him look bad. Illinois is 200 billion in debt. The only way to pay for it is new taxes in a state that is 3rd in the country with taxes. I cant believe how stupid Illinois Bear fans are. they move 25 miles away, Indiana will pay for it and they get a new stadium. Those all sound like a plus to me.

They rent right now and its worth 9 billion,.

I suspect its about getting a high return on their investment compared to how long it will take to pay back their investment if they owned it. If they owned the stadium it would still need to be replaced in 40 years also.

This explains what most of the deal with Indiana will supply. They will become a tenant with the option to buy the stadium at the end of the lease. What makes this attractive is the bulk of the dollars brought in will go to them. Basically they will get a high return on the their money invested in the Stadium and then buy the stadium for 1 dollar at the end of the lease. There is already casinos in the area. That is the attractive part for the State by getting more revenue with the added attention to Hammond. (No, the Chicago Bears would not own the stadium (at least initially) if they move to Hammond, Indiana. indianacapitalchronicle.com Recent developments (as of June 5-6, 2026) show the Bears' Board of Directors voted to advance stadium plans in Hammond after stalled negotiations in Illinois. The project involves a new, enclosed stadium (likely near Wolf Lake) as part of a broader mixed-use development. chicagobears.com Key Details on Ownership and Financing Public ownership via authority: Indiana's legislation (Senate Bill 27, passed earlier in 2026) created the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority. This public body would acquire land, issue bonds, finance, construct, own, and lease the stadium. indianacapitalchronicle.com Bears' role: The team would act as a tenant under a long-term lease (at least 35 years). They have committed ~$2 billion toward the project (construction and related development), while public incentives total up to ~$1 billion. The Bears would keep most game-day and non-football event revenues, handle maintenance/operations, and avoid property taxes during the lease. indianacapitalchronicle.com Path to potential ownership: At the end of the lease, the Bears could have an option to purchase the stadium—either for any remaining debt or for $1 if bonds are fully paid off (via lease payments and related taxes like admissions, food/beverage, and hotel taxes in

Warren has been playing politics because he eventually wants to be the Mayor of Chicago, that's why he keeps playing with Chicago. This time the board voted on it which excludes his games. Until shovels are in the ground is what matters . I would prefer AH because its a hour away from me but the state and city are in a bad financial situation and cant help the Bears unless they add more taxes in one of the highest taxed states in the Union but this is a major step in going to Indiana.

yes of course, hibernation time.

I think the fact all of this stadium talk has controlled the airways we didnt notice that Logan Jones and Thieneman signed. Is Rousch signed yet? One thing got exposed, Loveland, Burden and Zavion Thomas are going to wreak the NFL.

Good point a facility that will have a great spot to tailgate and to support fans.

I love when people say its toxic and yet there is a public golf course there. That is political talk because that's all they got. Half of Chicago is built on toxic land reclamation. The state and city is in financial ruins so they cant help the Bears. It would nice to stay there or go to AH but no one wants more taxes in the 3rd highest taxed state in the union. Its closer to the Lakefront than coming from Barrington or northwest of there. Lets get a great stadium (hopeful) and watch the Bears play in a SB there. Caleb will still be here in 5 years. Just heard this on the radio, as we enter our SB run with Caleb and BJ and they are going to bail on the team. That is not going to happen.