Bears Coach Ben Johnson's Shaky Handshakes with Packers' Matt LaFleur Have Gone from Icy to Quick.
In a bizarre trend, the post-game handshakes between Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson and Green Bay Packers' Matt LaFleur have been getting shorter over time. Their first meeting was marked by an icy handshake at Lambeau Field back in early December, but since then, their interactions have been less than cordial.
The tension was palpable during the regular-season game when LaFleur appeared to say "good job" as he approached Johnson. However, Johnson just shook his hand and pulled him into a conversation with a Packers staffer. Fast forward to Saturday's playoff game, where LaFleur gave Johnson what looked like a quick handshake before quickly walking away.
The rivalry between the two teams has always been intense, but it seems that their on-field animosity is now translating to post-game interactions as well. Johnson has been making no secret of his disdain for the Packers, and it appears that LaFleur is starting to feel the heat. With the game's outcome being one of the most shocking in franchise history, it's clear that this isn't just a rivalry - it's war.
The players are getting involved as well. Bears fan Pope Leo hasn't publicly weighed in on the historic comeback, but Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson were both seen embracing cheese grater-mania, trading barbs with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. Tight end Colston Loveland also made a splash, earning 137 receiving yards, which was the second-most in Bears history since at least 1933.
It seems like this rivalry has reached new heights, and we can't wait to see what's next for Johnson and LaFleur as they continue to go head-to-head on and off the field.
In a bizarre trend, the post-game handshakes between Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson and Green Bay Packers' Matt LaFleur have been getting shorter over time. Their first meeting was marked by an icy handshake at Lambeau Field back in early December, but since then, their interactions have been less than cordial.
The tension was palpable during the regular-season game when LaFleur appeared to say "good job" as he approached Johnson. However, Johnson just shook his hand and pulled him into a conversation with a Packers staffer. Fast forward to Saturday's playoff game, where LaFleur gave Johnson what looked like a quick handshake before quickly walking away.
The rivalry between the two teams has always been intense, but it seems that their on-field animosity is now translating to post-game interactions as well. Johnson has been making no secret of his disdain for the Packers, and it appears that LaFleur is starting to feel the heat. With the game's outcome being one of the most shocking in franchise history, it's clear that this isn't just a rivalry - it's war.
The players are getting involved as well. Bears fan Pope Leo hasn't publicly weighed in on the historic comeback, but Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson were both seen embracing cheese grater-mania, trading barbs with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. Tight end Colston Loveland also made a splash, earning 137 receiving yards, which was the second-most in Bears history since at least 1933.
It seems like this rivalry has reached new heights, and we can't wait to see what's next for Johnson and LaFleur as they continue to go head-to-head on and off the field.