Based on insights from many NFL pundits, it's almost official now that the Chicago Bears are moving to Hammond, Indiana, as the site for their dream dome-shaped stadium. But this potential move comes with a few other changes. 

As reported by Nick Cottongim of ‌93.1 FM WIBC, the Chicago Bears have to change their name and colors to fit the identity of the state of Indiana. 

Based on Cottongim, changing the name is one of the six things that he urged the Bears to do. 

The first one among the six is to change the name. Since the Bears are moving to Indiana, “Chicago” has to go. He suggested Hammond Hoosiers and Indiana Wolves as ‌potential names. 

Secondly, the color of the cleats, upon their move to Indiana, they must change their color from “Navy and Orange” to either cream and crimson or black and gold. 

The third point in Cottongim’s list is to choose a new rival team. He urged the Bears to move on from the Green Bay Packers to the Detroit Lions as their ultimate rival in the NFL. 

It is cold in January in Indiana. Hence, a dome-shaped stadium with a translucent roof is a non-negotiable for Nick Cottongim. He also praised the franchise for the idea of moving on with a dome-shaped stadium. 

Moving on with his list, he suggested that the Bears must go ‌with the breaded pork tenderloin on a giant bun over sausages or Italian beef. 

And at last, the sixth point is to choose a new mascot as the Hammond Wolf. 

As the chatter surrounding the stadium site continues to grow, political turmoil has hit the Chicago Bears' dream project.

Political tensions grow over the Chicago Bears’ stadium funding

As reported by Michael Gallenberger of 88.1 WVPE, Indiana’s Governor Mike Braun has released a statement while warning Porter County officials over their recent change in stance on the 1% food and beverage tax.

"If they choose not to put any skin in the game, they’re not going to have any say-so for what happens from all the economic benefits we’re going to get from it," Braun said. "And I think that is maybe a small group, maybe not the consensus, but we’ll see."

While addressing Commissioner Jim Biggs' concerns, Braun noted that the stadium would be only 20 miles from the county and that voters would benefit directly from its economic impact.

He also highlighted the idea that if the newly elected officials chose to push back on the deal, then they would also lose their say over the economic benefits from the stadium. 

But with the political showdown between the state and the county, it is likely that the tentative timeline might shift even further.

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Kunwar Yashaswee Chhaunker