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Liam McKeone

Bears Owner Reveals He Was More Mad About Lions Fans Than 'Sell the Team' Chants

George McCaskey | David Banks-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bears enter an offseason of transition once again. They fired head coach Matt Eberflus shortly after Thanksgiving Day's embarrassment and limped to the finish line with a 4-13 record on the year. It was another frustrating year for fans, who expressed as much by chanting "Sell the team" at Soldier Field after Christmas.

On Tuesday, franchise ownership met with media to discuss the team hiring a third head coach in four seasons. Chairman George McCaskey was asked about that chant from Week 17 and revealed it doesn't actually bother him that much because he understands why the fans were frustrated and demanding change. Instead, McCaskey was more upset about Detroit Lions fans invading Soldier Field in Week 16.

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