George McCaskey is Reportedly Upset With Kevin Warren For Stadium Debacle
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Kevin Warren, Chicago Bears' team president, has struggled significantly with advancing the team's proposed new stadium, facing repeated setbacks and missteps.
- Bears owner George McCaskey is reportedly frustrated with Warren, particularly after Warren missed a key meeting with Illinois officials, followed by the team's announcement to pursue a stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
- Warren's earlier decisions, such as purchasing the Arlington Heights racetrack prematurely and publicly hinting at a move to Indiana, have damaged negotiations and fan relations.
- Illinois lawmakers also share some blame for communication breakdowns, but Warren's absence at critical meetings has intensified the crisis, putting the Bears' future in Chicago at risk.
- The stadium saga remains unresolved, with uncertainty about where the Bears
