Chicago Bears fans are buzzing with emotions over the latest stadium update that could see the team heading to Hammond, Indiana.
Earlier this week, hopes were high as the Illinois House and Senate were set to discuss a bill concerning the Bears' new stadium. But just like that, the hearing was canceled. Instead, the Bears and Indiana Governor Mike Braun released statements expressing their excitement about potentially bringing the stadium to Indiana soon.
Opinions are flying from all directions, with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith weighing in.
While he's saddened by the idea of the Bears leaving Chicago, he sees a silver lining. "Chicago had plenty of time to sort things out with Soldier Field," Smith noted.
"If Indiana's ready to make it happen, and it's just a 20-minute drive, then go for it."
Bears fans are well aware that this issue has been simmering for three years. The real frustration isn't the short drive from Chicago to Hammond-it's the way the situation has unfolded.
Fans are left wondering why a solution couldn't be found within Illinois, or why compromises weren't made between the state and the team. Ultimately, both sides seem more focused on their own interests than on doing right by the fans, turning this into a power struggle rather than a resolution.