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George McCaskey is reportedly furious with Kevin Warren over the Bears' stadium saga, citing Warren’s absence from a crucial Illinois meeting and a shift toward building in Hammond, Indiana—while Arlington Heights remains in contention—highlighting leadership strains as the franchise pursues a high-stakes development.
Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey chose to umpire a high school baseball game in Sycamore, Illinois, instead of being in the war room during the third day of the NFL Draft, highlighting his long-standing commitment to officiating youth sports.
George McCaskey, chairman of the Chicago Bears, has been moonlighting as a youth sports official for 50 years, including umpiring baseball games and officiating football games. Despite his high-profile NFL role, McCaskey enjoys the challenge and humorously notes he doesn't get second-guessed enough in his regular job. His involvement in youth sports, including potentially officiating girls' flag football, offers a humanizing glimpse into his life beyond the NFL.
The Chicago Bears have the opportunity to make a transformative move by hiring Jim Harbaugh as head coach, akin to George Halas' decision to bring in Mike Ditka in 1982. The team's recent performance under Matt Eberflus has left doubts, particularly after a disappointing finale against the Packers. Evaluating quarterback prospects like Caleb Williams is crucial, and there's belief that Justin Fields can succeed with the right support. The Bears' health and the impact of key players like Jaylon Johnson will be significant factors in their future success.
The NFL owners voted in favor of playing eight international games per year starting in 2025, with the Bears' owner, George McCaskey, being the only dissenting voice. McCaskey expressed concerns about fans missing out on seeing star players in their home stadium and the impact it could have on local support for a new stadium. He emphasized the importance of considering the concerns of loyal fans and season ticket holders amidst the league's push for international expansion.
The NFL has voted to expand its international game sampling from four to eight games starting in 2025, with the Chicago Bears being the only team to vote against the measure. Bears chairman George McCaskey dissented because the new measure reduces the number of home game protections from four to two, potentially allowing higher quality games to be selected for international play. McCaskey argued that fans want to see top quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, and Tommy DeVito play in their home stadiums. The NFL is also expanding to Brazil in 2024 and Germany will host a game for the third consecutive year.
The Chicago Bears organization is reportedly relieved that the New York Jets may be the team featured on this season of Hard Knocks, as the Bears were one of the four teams that could have been forced to participate. While the Bears front office values secrecy, fans would love to see behind-the-scenes footage of the team, and it could bring in more fans as the NFL seeks to expand its global reach. However, it is unlikely that the Bears will ever be featured on the show.