Bears or Rams? Has Ben Johnson Gone Too Far in Ripping Packers?
It's time for another Bears postseason edition of "Polling Place." Let us hear from you! Selected comments will appear in Sunday's paper.
The Chicago Sun-Times recently sought the opinions of its readers on whether the Bears have gone too far in ripping their rival team, the Packers. The issue at hand was coach Ben Johnson's profanity-laced disparagement of the Packers, a move that has sparked debate among fans and pundits alike.
While some Bears fans are confident that their team will emerge victorious against the Rams this Sunday, others are more cautious. "They've been a team of destiny all season," one fan commented. "Why stop now?" Another supporter chimed in, saying that the Bears won't need any points to secure a win and instead will take it straight up.
However, not everyone is convinced that the home crowd or weather conditions will be the deciding factors for the game. Some fans believe that something "crazy might happen in the cold," while others point out the seeming inconsistency of the Bears' training practices given the weather forecast for Sunday's game.
Regarding coach Ben Johnson's comments, opinions are divided. While some fans think he has crossed a line with his language, others argue that payback is a necessary part of sports rivalry. "Let's stay classy, Chicago!" one fan said in an attempt to maintain a sense of decorum among the Bears' supporters.
As for this Sunday's game against the Rams, it remains to be seen which team will emerge victorious. One thing is certain: the outcome will determine whether Ben Johnson has gone too far in ripping his rival teams. Only time and the final result will tell if he has indeed crossed a line or simply said what many fans are thinking but didn't dare to say out loud.
Poll results show that the Bears are currently 3½-point underdogs against the Rams, with some predicting a close match and others expecting an easy win for either team. Ultimately, one thing is clear: it's going to be a wild ride this Sunday at Soldier Field.
It's time for another Bears postseason edition of "Polling Place." Let us hear from you! Selected comments will appear in Sunday's paper.
The Chicago Sun-Times recently sought the opinions of its readers on whether the Bears have gone too far in ripping their rival team, the Packers. The issue at hand was coach Ben Johnson's profanity-laced disparagement of the Packers, a move that has sparked debate among fans and pundits alike.
While some Bears fans are confident that their team will emerge victorious against the Rams this Sunday, others are more cautious. "They've been a team of destiny all season," one fan commented. "Why stop now?" Another supporter chimed in, saying that the Bears won't need any points to secure a win and instead will take it straight up.
However, not everyone is convinced that the home crowd or weather conditions will be the deciding factors for the game. Some fans believe that something "crazy might happen in the cold," while others point out the seeming inconsistency of the Bears' training practices given the weather forecast for Sunday's game.
Regarding coach Ben Johnson's comments, opinions are divided. While some fans think he has crossed a line with his language, others argue that payback is a necessary part of sports rivalry. "Let's stay classy, Chicago!" one fan said in an attempt to maintain a sense of decorum among the Bears' supporters.
As for this Sunday's game against the Rams, it remains to be seen which team will emerge victorious. One thing is certain: the outcome will determine whether Ben Johnson has gone too far in ripping his rival teams. Only time and the final result will tell if he has indeed crossed a line or simply said what many fans are thinking but didn't dare to say out loud.
Poll results show that the Bears are currently 3½-point underdogs against the Rams, with some predicting a close match and others expecting an easy win for either team. Ultimately, one thing is clear: it's going to be a wild ride this Sunday at Soldier Field.
! I think the Bears are gonna take it, but not because of Ben Johnson's comments... idk, maybe he's just hyped and that energy will rub off on the team 
. But seriously, the Rams look super tough right now. What if the cold weather messes with their offense? 
Would be a total upset if it happens! Coach Johnson might have gone too far, but I think he's trying to get under the Rams' skin and make them doubt themselves. It's all part of the rivalry, right? 
I mean, think about it, if Ben Johnson said something like that to a friend, would we really care? Probably not 
. But because he's a coach and says it in front of a crowd, suddenly it becomes a big deal? 
It just highlights how much sports can bring out in us. We need to take a step back and remember that at the end of the day, it's all just a game... and maybe that's what makes it so fascinating 
️ i mean if ben says something, most people think he's just keeping it real 
but yeah maybe he crossed a line with that profanity 