Chicago Bears' News: No Furloughs, Pay Cuts or Layoffs Among Other Things

The Chicago Bears are continuing to remain positive even in the face of dramatic talks between players and owners that have gotten to the point where they have required a "go-between." That was a smart move considering the inability of both sides to see how detrimental a strike would be to their relationship with the fans.

Larry Mayer has posted an article at the Chicago Bears' website titled "Bears maintaining a business-as-usual approach." What Mayer is reporting is what has been aforementioned-despite the talks the Bears are proceeding as though everything is alright.

What the Chicago Bears are doing is refusing to employ pay cuts, furloughs or layoffs as a means to save money "anticipatorially" (I made that word up). In other words, they could take the fatalistic approach that there will be a year of at least partial game cancelations so why not save a few bucks? However, the Bears are taking the high road and moving toward the desired Super Bowl win.

After having extended the talks for 24 hours to keep hopes alive the union and owners further agreed to a seven-day extension. However, considering that they took the weekend off, it really is a five-day extension. Never let it be said that the negotiators want to get over-tired.

Actually I shouldn't be too hard on them-they seem to be at least trying to come to an agreement.

The Bears' website is also carrying an article by Larry Mayer titled "Horn encourages Native American students to be active."

You have to go back to 1934 to find the last Native American who wore a Bears' uniform; it was Beattie Feathers who was a running back. However the Bears have a Native American on the team these days, named Levi Horn, an offensive lineman. He has made the Bears' news by encouraging 40,000 students at Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) to maintain active lifestyles. I am always happy when a pro sports figure holds out his or her hand to kids. Certainly every culture is battling the problem of childhood obesity and the Native American culture is no different.

The Bears' news today involves moving on despite scary talks and a nice Native American player taking an interest in youngsters; things could be much worse.

References:

Chicago Bears' Website, Larry Mayer, "Horn encourages Native American students to be active"

Chicago Bears' Website, Larry Mayer, "Bears maintaining a business-as-usual approach"

Chicago Bears' Website, "Sides to resume talks Monday as CBA deadline extended"