The Bears then told him he would not be paid if he could not play .
The contract also promised necessary medical and hospital care which , according to Butkus , the Bears neglected to provide him , causing irreparable damage to his knee .
The Bears then told Butkus Butkus would not be paid if Butkus could not play .
The contract also promised necessary medical and hospital care which , according to Butkus , the Bears neglected to provide him , causing irreparable damage to his knee .