Montez Sweat, who joined the Bears in a significant trade during the 2023 season, has made his ambitions clear and his target is nothing less than the storied Green Bay Packers. The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers rivalry, rich with decades of history, is getting a fresh injection of intensity thanks to recent comments from this key Bears player.
Montez Sweat’s Journey to Chicago Bears
Sweat’s journey to Chicago came via a high-profile trade from the struggling Washington Commanders, who amid a 4-13 campaign, sent him to the Bears for a second-round draft pick. The move paid dividends for the Bears, as Sweat signed a new contract and quickly proved his worth. Starting the final nine games, he racked up 25 tackles, six sacks, and a crucial forced fumble, affirming his role as a cornerstone of Coach Matt Eberflus’s defense.
Montez Sweat vs the #Packers
-0 sacks🔥
-0 pressures🔥
-0 TFLs🔥
-1 missed tackle🔥 pic.twitter.com/5XylxRJOxd— RR🇪🇷 (@ReallyRichx2) April 9, 2024
Sweat Embraces the Rivalry
Despite a personal best season with 12.5 sacks split between Washington and Chicago and earning his first Pro Bowl nod, Sweat’s focus remains laser-sharp on defeating the Packers.
“I’m telling you right now, I’m not losing to Green Bay this year. I can’t do it. I can’t do it, man. I’m not losing to Green Bay this year.”
Such directness not only fuels the rivalry but also sends a strong message to his teammates and fans about his commitment.
This isn’t just talk from a player new to the rivalry; Montez Sweat has a history with the Packers. Despite facing them four times and mostly ending on the losing side, his performances have been noteworthy, including a victory in 2022 while with Washington. His career stats against the Packers include 10 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble, highlighting his impact on the field.
More Than Just a Game
For Sweat and the Bears, the focus isn’t solely on beating their arch-rivals.
“Of course, every year the goal is to get a Super Bowl,” Montez Sweat added, “But I think honestly, we want to win the division. Yeah, we want to win the division.”
The last time the Bears topped the NFC North was in 2018, which coincidentally marks their last victory over the Packers as well.
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown in the upcoming season as the Bears look to reclaim their glory in the NFC North and overcome their Green Bay hurdle. With Montez Sweat leading the charge, the Bears-Packers matchups are must-watch events, promising hard hits and high drama.
Source: Fansided
