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12:40 PM ET 11.15 | Chicago bears kicker Robbie Gould appeared in a radio interview on Tuesday, and criticized the field conditions at Soldier Field, calling the field uneven and torn up. The field was messy during the Bears' 13-6 loss to the Houston Texans on Monday night, as it had been soaked during a rainy week leading up to the game. Gould went 2/3 during that game, and scored the Bears' only points of the night. He mentioned that if field conditions in Chicago continue to be spotty, that could affect his decision when he reaches free agency after the 2013 season. Gould issued an apology through the team on Wednesday, but stood by his comments that the field could be in better condition: "I need to apologize to the grounds crew at Soldier Field and our grounds crew for my recent comments regarding the field. I have since learned a lot more about the NFL???s policies and the measures that are taken at Soldier Field to ensure a reliable and safe playing surface. It was my mistake to speak prior to having a full understanding."

Robbie Gould, Dennis Wierzbicki-US PRESSWIRE

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November 15, 2012 12:44 PM ET

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Idiot kicker.

Boomer38

Uniontown , PA

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November 15, 2012 12:56 PM ET

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Soldier Field has a reputation as a dump.

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November 15, 2012 01:24 PM ET

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"He mentioned that if field conditions in Chicago continue to be spotty, that could affect his decision when he reaches free agency after the 2013 season."

He's a kicker. WHO CARES. Don't let the door hit ya on the way out.

danimal09752

Ocala, FL

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November 15, 2012 01:51 PM ET

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" It was my mistake to speak prior to having a full understanding."

"And now that I do have a full understanding, I would like to say that the field really sucks."