Article: Anderson Clears Air // No Hassle With Ditka, Bear Star Says of `Feud'

Embattled Bears halfback Neal Anderson is facing his critics, including the most vocal, coach Mike Ditka.

"The things people say will not have an effect on me," Anderson said.

That includes Ditka admitting he and Anderson have a strained relationship. Ditka said he would make no effort to mend fences with Anderson.

The comments didn't surprise Anderson, but he thought his problems with Ditka were resolved in a meeting early in the offseason.To Anderson, there is no personality conflict, and no need for an air-clearing session.

"I really don't know why he said that," Anderson said. "Had I heard those comments last year, I would have been ticked off. But I'm very happy with ...

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