Montez Sweat vows to turn around Bears' fortunes vs. Packers: 'I'm not losing to Green Bay this year'
The Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers rivalry has been heavily lopsided in the past decade-plus, favoring the club from Wisconsin. Montez Sweat plans to change that cheesehead-sloped advantage.
During a recent interview on the “Green Light” podcast, hosted by former NFL edge rusher Chris Long, an unprompted Sweat said he plans to turn the tide in the rivalry.
“Sweat declared, “I want to make it clear, I will not lose to Green Bay this year. It’s something I just can’t accept. We’ve developed a genuine rivalry with them.”
Sweat noted he’s friends with several Packers players, including fellow pass rusher Rashan Gary, which helps ramp up the rivalry.
As a member of the Bears, Sweat started his career in Chicago 0-1 against Jordan Love and the Packers, falling 17-9 in Week 18 in Green Bay.
The Packers, hailing from Green Bay, have been commanding the rivalry, securing victory in 10 successive encounters. They have triumphed in 17 out of the last 20 games and 22 out of the preceding 26.
If Chicago is to turn around those gruesome figures, Sweat will be key helping lead a rebuilt squad. So, too, will the new quarterback — presumably Caleb Williams.
