Chicago Bears defensive lineman Justin Jones did not mince words when discussing the state of the NFC North division.
Earlier this offseason, Aaron Rodgers left the division when he was traded to the New York Jets. Jones added some spice to the Packers-Bears rivalry when he favored keeping Rodgers because he wanted another shot at beating the star quarterback.
«I wish (Rodgers) would play another year with Green Bay, honestly,» Jones said Tuesday, via The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov.
«I wanted to go back there, and I wanted to play against them, and I wanted to beat them. I wanted him to be there, so I could see it. But the fact that he’s gone now, it’s great. It’s better that he’s not here.»
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Justin Jones #93 of the Chicago Bears during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at Soldier Field on October 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
But, Jones took things up a notch by taking shots at the Packers fan base. «His fans of him are really sh—y,» he said.
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Jones explained his contempt by labeling Packers supporters «nasty» and by claiming that some of the Green Bay faithful were uneducated about football.
«Half of them don’t even know football. It’s very strange to me,» Jones added. «But I’m ready to go up there and play, and I want to go out there, and I want to beat them on their field, and I want to hear the boos at the end. That’s what I want.» wait.»
Justin Jones #93 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a missed field goal against the Washington Commanders at Soldier Field on October 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
In recent years, the Packers have dominated the storied rivalry with the Bears. Last season marked the fourth straight season that Green Bay won its two annual games against Chicago.
December 2018 marked the last time the Packers suffered a loss to their arch-rival. The 2018 season was also the last time the Bears were crowned division champions. Meanwhile, the Packers have won the NFC North three of the past four seasons.
The Minnesota Vikings were one of the division last season.
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is chased by Justin Jones #93 of the Chicago Bears during a game at Lambeau Field on September 18, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Bears 27-10. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Bears fielded one of the worst rosters in the NFL in 2022, but this offseason the front office added talent to both sides off the ball. Linebackers Tremaine Edmunds, TJ Edwards, and wide receiver DJ Moore were some of the notable additions to the team.
Jones, who began his professional football career with the Chargers, is confident the Bears will dominate his division going forward.
«I’m ready to take over. It’s a great time to be a Bears fan,» Jones said.
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Jones and the Bears will play the Packers in Week 1 of the upcoming season. The Bears will then travel to Lambeau Field in the final week of the regular season.