The Chicago Bears have stepped into the 21st century with a quarterback who can actually pass and the makings of a receiver corps to complement him.
Now it's time for the franchise to step into the 21st century and get a home field playing surface that complements their playing style.
To some this may sound like blasphemy, but the Bears need to go to a Field Turf playing surface.
Sunday's game was a complete joke. I arrived at my seat in the press box, looked down and saw seams all over the field where the three-inch sod had been put down during the previous week following the U2 concert.
The rain Sunday during the 17-14 win over Pittsburgh only made the field conditions worse. Charles Tillman slipped a couple times trying to cover receivers. It may have even been a factor in Jeff Reed mis ...
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Article written by Gene Chamberlain
Chicago Bears Need to Put Down the Grass and Get 21st Century Turf in that Joint
Posted: 22nd September 2009 by Gene Chamberlain in NFLComments Off on Chicago Bears Need to Put Down the Grass and Get 21st Century Turf in that Joint