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51 minutes agoCan the Bears Leverage One of the Perks of Their 2026 Schedule?
The Bears face a very tough 2026 schedule but gain the league’s most rest advantage, which can improve performance and betting outcomes.
"We're super close. His story is really awesome," Jones said. "Went to Dordt, a really small school, as a tight end, fullback, and then transferred in, was a fullback for most of the time. Then switched over to tight end. The way he goes about his business - my favorite thing about him is the way he loves to block, get his nose in there, get dirty, and we liked to run the ball here too, so it kind of fits."
The committee members agreed that these 2 sites are the only viable options and expressed a need to move the process forward 'expeditiously.' There was no vote taken but the Stadium Committee will meet again within 2 weeks.
The bill spearheaded by state Rep. Kam Buckner of Chicago, who has led House Democrats' stadium negotiations, passed 78-32. Only a few Democrats opposed the measure, while some Republicans voted for the plan.