Bears Coach Ben Johnson Hails Freezing Temperatures as Advantage in Upcoming Rams Game
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson is embracing the cold, saying that the freezing temperatures predicted for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams could be a significant advantage for his team. The forecast shows highs of just 18 degrees and lows of 8 degrees, making it one of the coldest games of the season.
The Bears have played several outdoor games this year, but none as chilly as the expected conditions on Sunday. Johnson has pointed to Matthew Stafford's experience playing in cold weather, citing his successful performance in a snowy playoff game against the Eagles last year. However, he acknowledges that the Rams' passing game may be affected by the extreme cold.
Johnson would be thrilled if the temperature drops even further, saying "I do like the cold." The Bears have not played in temperatures under 20 degrees since a game at the Packers last season, and this will be their coldest game of the year so far.
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson is embracing the cold, saying that the freezing temperatures predicted for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams could be a significant advantage for his team. The forecast shows highs of just 18 degrees and lows of 8 degrees, making it one of the coldest games of the season.
The Bears have played several outdoor games this year, but none as chilly as the expected conditions on Sunday. Johnson has pointed to Matthew Stafford's experience playing in cold weather, citing his successful performance in a snowy playoff game against the Eagles last year. However, he acknowledges that the Rams' passing game may be affected by the extreme cold.
Johnson would be thrilled if the temperature drops even further, saying "I do like the cold." The Bears have not played in temperatures under 20 degrees since a game at the Packers last season, and this will be their coldest game of the year so far.
. Can't we just play games in normal weather conditions for once? Freezing temps don't sound like fun to me 
. And what's up with coaches thinking they can control the weather 
? It's just a bunch of hot air (pun intended) 
. I mean, if the Rams' passing game is affected by the cold, that's just part of the challenge... isn't it? 
. Anyway, I'm sure the Bears will try to make the most of it, but personally, I'd rather be watching a game in a cozy stadium on a warm day 
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i think ben johnson is crazy for saying it's an advantage lol what if stafford gets frostbite tho? 
and isn't it gonna affect not just his passing game but also the rest of the team like how they're gonna tackle or run with the ball?
plus, matthew stafford has played in the snow before, so who's gonna give him a free pass? 
I'm low-key hoping the temps drop to like -10 degrees lol, can't imagine how brutal it'd be for the Rams' offense! Matthew Stafford's experience is definitely a plus for the Bears, but it'll be interesting to see if the cold takes its toll on both teams. Coach Johnson's enthusiasm about the cold is pretty entertaining though 
You gotta respect Ben Johnson's thinking though, if it gives his team an edge, he's gonna go with it. But at the same time, Matthew Stafford has to be worried about his passing game being affected like that. It's a tough call, but I think the Rams might struggle more than the Bears in that cold. 
. And Stafford played in a snowstorm and still killed it 
. He's not gonna let a little cold stop him. Plus, the Bears have got some tough guys on their team who can handle the elements 
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- Ben Johnson embracing the cold like it's his jam. I mean, can you blame him? There's something romantic about watching football in the snow, like a old-school NHL playoff game 
️. But at the same time, I gotta give props to Johnson for calling out Stafford's experience playing in the cold - that's some solid prep work right there.
. Bring it on, Bears!