The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have hated each other for nearly a century, and when it comes to their rivalry, Packers fans believe they live rent-free in the heads of their rival. Whether it's Brett Favre dominating them through the 90s, Aaron Rodgers screaming that he owns them, or their 109-98-6 all-time record, the Packers drive Bears fans crazy and even contribute to their shortcomings.
But you don't have to take a Bears fan's word or insults as evidence. It turns out you could just ask Colston Loveland.
The Bears' star tight end was a guest on the Bussin' With The Boys podcast this week and was asked about playing in the Michigan/Ohio State rivalry as a member of the Wolverines. While that rivalry is one of the most bitter in college sports, the Packers' rivalry with the Bears could be equal in the NFL, leaving Loveland to admit that beating the Packers is mentioned inside of Halas Hall just as much as beating the Buckeyes was at Al Glick Field House.
"As far as, like, in the building, 'What are you doing to beat Ohio State every day?' That's where it was in Michigan. Every TV, everything. That's how it is at the Bears," Loveland explained. "Everyone's only talking about the Packers. …You can't go a day without talking about them, talk about beating them, talk about the bad things, so it's very perfect."
The Packers are still living rent-free in the minds of the Bears
Loveland's comments aren't a surprise to any Packers fan. The Bears have been on one big victory lap after defeating Green Bay in Week 16 to take a giant step toward their first NFC North title since 2018 and overcoming a 24-7 deficit to beat the Packers in the Wild Card Round.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson took it even further, giving Matt LaFleur a lukewarm handshake at midfield after that game. Moments later, Johnson ran into the locker room to scream "F*** the Packers!" perhaps signaling they had accomplished their lone goal of the season.
Based on the way they were eliminated by the Los Angeles Rams the following week, that may have been true. But Loveland suggesting he can't turn a corner in the team facility without someone screaming "Green Bay sucks" is on brand for a franchise that has acted like the little brother beat his big brother in a game of Madden.
In some ways that's ironic, as Caleb Williams is this year's cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. It's even funnier considering the rest of the league probably wants to see Johnson get humbled with five primetime games on next season's schedule.
With others in a late-afternoon window, including a Week 5 matchup against the Packers, fans may simply bide their time until they can shut them up. Until then, the Bears can continue to keep obsessing over the rivalry and confirm that the Packers are indeed living rent-free in their heads.
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