Chicago Bears 2026

#26      
FlyNavy
Second place is 1st loser said:
The rest of it is based off of last year's data. There are teams that take steps back, steps forward and then there's always injuries.
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Very good point. Here is what was posted at this time last year (2025 strength of schedule based on 2024 records):
  • 1. New York Giants .574 (166-123)
  • T-2. Chicago Bears .571 (165-124)
  • T-2. Detroit Lions .571 (165-124)
  • 4. Philadelphia Eagles .561 (162-127)
After the season ended, the Bears had the fourth EASIEST schedule with a .458 SOS. Many of their opponents had 5+ more losses (Minnesota, Detroit, Washington) against only the 49ers that improved more than 1-2 wins. SOS will probably drop a little this year as well (NE? Jacksonville?) but I doubt it will be as drastic.
 
#32      
jamarvelous31
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#33      
Gary J
The Bears are not moving to Indiana. This is a ploy to get more money out of the taxpayers. And if they are not bluffing, I say let them go to Indiana. Good luck with attendance in that ugly town.
 
#34      
Bucktown
Mr. Tibbs said:
Bears announced they are moving to Hammond
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Such a failure by all parties Illinois, Chicago and the Bears. Certainly a win for Indiana. Final Four or Super Bowl in Hammond?? Seems a stretch especially when Lucas Oil gets them regularly. They may have better luck with concerts though. Soldier Field is a better venue, but promoters will be able play the venues off of each other.

Indiana is providing a lot of money, but it is nearly all financed by ticket taxes.
 
#35      
Ander1345
Bucktown said:
Such a failure by all parties Illinois, Chicago and the Bears. Certainly a win for Indiana. Final Four or Super Bowl in Hammond?? Seems a stretch especially when Lucas Oil gets them regularly. They may have better luck with concerts though. Soldier Field is a better venue, but promoters will be able play the venues off of each other.

Indiana is providing a lot of money, but it is nearly all financed by ticket taxes.
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People in general are quick to get their political jabs in but it is far less on Illinois than it is on the Bears.

There is simply no need for this to be moving this fast the Bears are just forcing it by strong arming the state. They would be welcome at Soldier Field for as long as they want to be and the franchise is *immensely* profitable so it's not like they're losing money.

But if they want to force this along I say let them go. As a big fan of the city of Chicago who enjoys walking the beautiful museum campus and being on Iakefront I can find other things to do on Sundays.
 
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