Teams around the NFL are feeling the effects of the coronavirus, with teams postponing the deadline to purchase 2020 season tickets. However, the Chicago Bears are refusing to extend the deadline for season ticket payments.

Most teams have made it public that they are going to give fans an extended period of time to purchase season tickets. But for the Bears, they chose to maintain their deadline of March 20 to purchase their season tickets. Frank Bomher, a 72-year-old fan of the Bears, shared his disappointment in the decision.

“Our beloved Chicago Bears demanded I get them my $20,000 for my 41st year as a season-ticket holder or they would take the tickets away,” Bomher told Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times via email. “What have I been thinking? I’ve been a staunch supporter of the McCaskey family over all these years (well, not when Mike was in charge), but this really galled me. . . . I felt like I was being robbed as I made that payment.”

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Despite Bomher's disappointment, the longtime fan of the Bears still purchased his season tickets ahead of the deadline. While he chose to make the payment, that shouldn't exempt Chicago from criticism in the media.

With the coronavirus outbreak running its course, there have already been a few events canceled or postponed by the NFL. Even though the coronavirus hasn't affected the NFL regular season, it could if it extends into the summer. Regardless of what happens, the Bears are choosing to demand money from their season ticket holders during a peculiar time.