Bears Coach Matt Eberflus' Candid Assessment of Upcoming Packers Showdown Following Viral Aaron Rodgers Remarks
Matt Eberflus is making every effort to maintain the Chicago Bears' focus as they approach the final game of the regular season. However, Aaron Rodgers, the former Green Bay Packers legend now serving as the injured quarterback for the New York Jets, isn't likely to cooperate. Rodgers took a jab at the Bears on Tuesday, emphasizing the lopsided nature of Chicago's so-called "rivalry" with the Packers. While Rodgers' provocative remarks quickly gained attention throughout the NFL, Eberflus chose not to engage with them in anticipation of his team's Week 18 clash with the Packers.
"We're going to keep our focus on ourselves," Eberflus stated, as reported by Sean Hammond of the Daily Herald. "This game is significant for both teams. It's a rivalry, and we're looking forward to heading up there and playing some football."
On Tuesday's episode of the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers targeted the Bears, not concealing his strong attachment to Green Bay while poking fun at Chicago's dismal recent performance against the Packers.
"Is it even a rivalry anymore?" Rodgers questioned. "If they can't defeat us, can it truly be considered a rivalry?" Rodgers boasts an impressive 26-5 record against the Bears during his Hall-of-Fame career, and Chicago hasn't secured a victory against Green Bay since Packers coach Matt LaFleur took charge in 2019.
Rodgers continued, "Every coach hired by Chicago, their primary objective is to defeat Green Bay. It's been a challenging 30-plus years."
With the Bears already eliminated from postseason contention, their motivation in the regular-season finale extends beyond pride. The opportunity to finally triumph over Green Bay and potentially dash their playoff hopes is a significant incentive. Rest assured, Chicago will be highly motivated to compete on Sunday in response to Rodgers' remarks, regardless of Eberflus' attempts to downplay them in the locker room.
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