I'm no expert on real estate/valuation/taxation, but this is how I look at it. The Bears had no intention of ever keeping or using the racetrack facilities there. They were paying 197M for the land/location. The racetrack facilities had ZERO value to them. (A slight negative value, actually, since ...

There's absolutely nothing wrong with expressing concerns. I don't understand the folks who take people saying "this concerns me" as a hard stance against a player. There have only been a handful of players that have come along where I'm like "nope...no way in hell...too many glaring...

https://deadspin.com/chicago-bears-new-stadium-virginia-mccaskey-nfl-owner-1851290862 A bit of history: As previously mentioned, the Bears purchased the Racecourse property in 2023 for $197 million. They then proceeded to demolish all the buildings on the property, in hopes of lowering the site’s p...

All over the country, Towns and Countys are raising property tax assessments. My area just had a county wide 12% increase in all rural areas because of budget shortfalls from the state level. There are properties that might be worth more than the 12% increase, and probably several that are not. But ...

There are, in general, 2 types of coaches. 1) Coaches that put together a playbook and expect players to learn it and perform in practices 2) Coaches that put together a playbook and use practices to teach the nuance of the plays. To some extent, most NFL coaches are limited in practice time so want...

Just to clarify, I first injured this area in 2008 Did PT and Chiropractor to the point as an athlete, I can do everything they’ve asked me to do and my wife is also a PT So I’ve had episodes of chronic pain, and stretches of only mild tightness or no pain but it keeps reoccurring. And this one is t...

Went to my primary because my bad back flared up with acute pain. This round is just localized pain in the mid lumbar region. Previous episodes have involved nerve numbness in my left leg and foot. I explained my history: Heavy manual laborer and have played football O line since 7th grade. I have M...

I honestly don't want anything to do with a "Harbaugh enhanced" QB without Harbaugh.

I'm not as big on Odunze as many of y'all. Unless he shows some more speed at the combine, I think he's gonna fall a bit in the draft. Size and production still gets him drafted in the 1st. But maybe drops into the 20's. However, if Nabers is somehow sitting there at 9... Odunze ran 10.6 100m in hi...

Obversations: - As far as Fields goes, he was extremely complimentary. It felt like a neutral-positive response from a person who is extremely calculated with every response. - Warren is miles better than Ted Phillips. Seems authentic, earnest, and smart. Ted Phillips always came off as aggressivel...

I could overlook things said in the heat of the moment on the football field. (I've been defending Travis Kelce yelling at Reid)

just No emotional maturity or optical awareness.

Adding to the Schefter comment yesterday; today the ESPN blowhards on Get Up were really talking up Fields to Pittsburgh. As each day passes, it is sounding more and more like Fields won't be in Chicago next year. It's still technically speculation, but I think there is legitimate smoke to those ru...

Ok let me think here for a minute. The #1 pick for Justin Jefferson and the Vikings 1st Rounder. Flip that first Rounder and #9 for the #2 pick and grab Marvin Harrison Jr. Fulfill my Super Duper Offense dreams with Jefferson, MHJ and Moore? YES PLEASE You've sold me. What if I told you I fantasize...

Also, on a slight nitpick, I think we're just shy of 26 mil in savings if we cut Whitehair and Jackson and trade Fields. We might just be talking on a bit different thing- I was specficially referring to 2024 Cap - not overall savings Here's my math - feel free to check it (I think it's actually li...

This thread is as good of one as any to put this in: Had on an old Bears shirt in the gym this morning. Guy with a Minnesota shirt asks me if I'm aware that we're supposedly rumored to trade #1 overall for Justin Jefferson? I said I found that hard to believe but in Viking circles, I guess it's a ho...

Also, on a slight nitpick, I think we're just shy of 26 mil in savings if we cut Whitehair and Jackson and trade Fields.

What examples do we have of NFL QB's who had 30+ starts of bad to mediocre play who then 'matured' in Years 4 or 5. Specifically in year 4-5, not sure. But there are examples of guys who started out ugly and had some success: Jacoby Brissett, Tyrod Taylor, Geno Smith, Baker Mayfield, Doug Flutie, M...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dREuMkJP2cc Guy did a good job listing the cap situations of top and bottom teams and then speculating on potential FA cuts by position and the money the team would save. Just saves some time if you don't want to go through everyone's roster and see for yourself. Prob...

I will have to agree to disagree with you on this one. Surrounding the QB with as many weapons as possible is always the best plan, in my opinion.(with that said I would prefer a WR but I'd be on board for Bowers so we aren't totally on opposite pages here) The reason most of the time you want a 3r...

It's hard for me to 100% reconcile the expectation of Rookie QB + Playoffs. It can happen, it usually doesn't. The apparent news that the team is moving on from Fields along with the Waldron hire suggests that the Bears brought in Waldron with the expectation that he can be a teaching coach and not...

That may be a part of the reason they are going to dump Fields though. The cap savings from resetting the QB pay scale and not spend 50-60+ million /year for 1 player, can allow you to pay more than you normally would for FA's at other positions. A rookie QB taken first overall will actually cost n...

Just listened to the Biggs bit, and man, he sounds downright disdainful towards the idea that they won't use the #1 overall to draft a QB. That's a guy who sounds absolutely convinced and annoyed that he has to keep explaining it to people. You noticed that too huh? I mean just seeing the reactions...

That’s close to a $75M Defensive Line. That’s why I’m only imagining it. The Bears might splurge at one position on the DL, but not two. That may be a part of the reason they are going to dump Fields though. The cap savings from resetting the QB pay scale and not spend 50-60+ million /year for 1 pl...

First half impressions: First and foremost pressure is key to a good defense. I really hope we can get another DE this off season even if we have to break the bank a bit. I really feel for Greenlaw. Guys was just amped up to get on the field and possibly (likely) tore his Achilles. Kelce is seething...

Free Agent Signings: RB Austin Eckler: 3 yrs, $22,367,367. Johnson is a nice RB who is good at many things, but not great, So it'd be nice to have a true weapon out of the back field. A committee between the 2 would average around 8 mill a year. Throw in a later round draft pick and that's still a ...

Superbowl Menu: 2 loaves of homemade Pepperoni Bread ~8 lbs baked chicken wings tossed in various sauces depending on preference. (I'm doing hot Buffalo, Wife is doing sweet n sour, guests can do what they want) 1 tray of shrimp cocktail Got some fancy toasted crackers and a couple different pub che...

Free Agent Signings: RB Austin Eckler: 3 yrs, $22,367,367. Johnson is a nice RB who is good at many things, but not great, So it'd be nice to have a true weapon out of the back field. A committee between the 2 would average around 8 mill a year. Throw in a later round draft pick and that's still a p...

I absolutely can't see drafting a DT this year at all.
There's a ton of DTs in FA and we just drafted 2 guys pretty high last year.

Article in the Athletic discussing the new NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell's position on some rule changes after talking with all 32 teams' reps and numerous owners: -Wants fines lessened further or removed for sports betting on non football bets: Legalized sports betting and the explosion of ...

Died yesterday after a bout with stomach cancer. I like his older stuff better. I was not a big fan of the Red Solo Cup song and some of his other drinking songs. I saw an episode of Sammy Hagar's Rock n Roll Road Trip that featured keith. Pretty good show. Helluva mansion and he turned an old fill...