Chicago Bears bought Arlington Heights track only to build next to Soldier Field?

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

It's kind of fun to go back and look at some of the pictures from when they played the Dome. Mick and Keith look old then and then you realize that was 42 years ago.

UNI Dome? I was there

 

[isucy86]

Apparently the NFL mucky-de-mucks have decided they don't like the combine at all and want it done away with.

I don't believe it's the NFL, but the players association.

 

[cytor]

The NFL will go for ANYTHING that makes them money. The NFL is a money grubbing wh0re that loves exploiting the players.

The Players Association does not want it.

 

[KnappShack]

Apparently the NFL mucky-de-mucks have decided they don't like the combine at all and want it done away with.

Watched some XFL stuff last night on ESPN+.

Love the second chance aspect of the league. Enjoy how ownership is all in.

I'll watch approximately 5 minutes of actual ball

 

[boone7247]

Think the Bears opt for a retractable dome? I do hope the Bears somehow figure out a natural surface but that would be impossible I guess if they want to host other events in that space.

nah they can do this.

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[SCNCY]

nah they can do this.

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That seems like a lot of money.

 

[tzjung]

nah they can do this.

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I knew Real Madrid poured $$ into Estadio Santiago Bernabeu but holy ****!

 

[NickTheGreat]

nah they can do this.

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I want to see that in real life. As someone who works in a field with some 3D renderings, it often times ends up looking much different in the end.

 

[boone7247]

I want to see that in real life. As someone who works in a field with some 3D renderings, it often times ends up looking much different in the end.

This is the most recent build stuff I believe.

 

[JP4CY]

 

[KnappShack]

The Soldier Field Dome ain't dead yet!

 

[Pat]

That Kevin Warren is one hell of a negotiator.

 

[madguy30]

What a shock that the ownership couldn't get it figured out yet.

 

[Cycsk]

Naperville, Aurora, and Waukegan as possibilities! Did I heard that Rockford might be one too?

 

[canker2323]

Worst run team in professional sports.

What a shock that the ownership couldn't get it figured out yet.

 

[NWICY]

So what's the holdup at A.H., trying to extort more concessions from the city? I'll be darn glad once these municipalities finally get out of these bidding wars. Let them pay for their own damn stadiums.

 

[NorthCyd]

So what's the holdup at A.H., trying to extort more concessions from the city? I'll be darn glad once these municipalities finally get out of these bidding wars. Let them pay for their own damn stadiums.

They aren't happy with a recent tax assessment on the property and having to pay taxes on an undeveloped piece of property during the years they would be constructing the stadium. If you search there are lots of articles out there.

 

[Drew0311]

I want to see that in real life. As someone who works in a field with some 3D renderings, it often times ends up looking much different in the end.

The Arizona Cardinals field removal system seams like it would be a much better way to do it

 

[KnappShack]

Naperville, Aurora, and Waukegan as possibilities! Did I heard that Rockford might be one too?

Aurora. Can you imagine?

Hell just keep going to DeKalb and partner with NIU for a new stadium.

Aurora. I get trying to leverage towns against each other but I'd laugh the Bears out of the room if they hit me with Aurora.

 

[Clonefan94]

The thing with the Arlington Heights location is that it sits right at a hub of almost every major expressway that can get you to anywhere in the Chicago area. Interstates 90, 290, 355, 55, 294 and 88 are all easily accessible from that point. I would feel bad for Naperville. They basically have one major road through the town, Route 59, and it’s always packed now. And I88 is all they have to get you in and out.