Rams Turn to Ben Johnson’s Enemy to Prep for Bears Playoff Game
Sean McVay didn’t exactly hide the smile when asked if he’s been on the phone with Packers head coach Matt LaFleur ahead of Sunday’s Divisional playoff game against Chicago.
The Los Angeles Rams head coach was blunt, but playful: “What would you guess? No, you know what — we watch the tape, we do our work, and Matt is a very close friend of mine.” It was an honest answer, and honestly, a hilarious one.
What makes the moment even better is the context. The Chicago Bears are now the team everyone is studying, breaking down, and preparing for, not the other way around. For a franchise that spent years chasing relevance, it’s cool to see elite coaches like Sean McVay game-planning specifically for Chicago in January.
“What would you guess? No, you know what — we watch the tape, we do our work, and Matt is a very close friend of mine.”
There’s also a subtle layer here. McVay and Matt LaFleur are close, but it didn’t look like McVay was thrilled with how Bears head coach Ben Johnson handled LaFleur in the Wild Card round. Whether that fuels anything extra remains to be seen, but it certainly adds intrigue.
Still, none of it matters unless the Bears take care of business. You’re at home on Sunday, Soldier Field will be electric, and a win sends Chicago to the NFC Championship Game. Respect is nice. Attention is cool. But now, the Bears have to finish the job.