CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears stands on the sidelines during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 21-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
(WSCR) — During his press conference at Halas Hall Monday, Bears Coach Lovie Smith said that the Packers game was not a ‘must’ win game.
“For us, yesterday’s game was a ‘must’ game for the NFC North championship,” said Smith. “It wasn’t a ‘must’ game as far as what can happen with our season.”
READ MORE: 5 Killed, 18 Wounded In Chicago Weekend ShootingsSmith has taken a different approach to next Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.
READ MORE: Chicago Weather: Colder And Blustery Sunday Night“This week we’re to that must game,” said Smith. “The tournament has begun for us.”
MORE NEWS: Shedd Aquarium Asks Restaurants To Help Keep Plastic Out Of Great LakesWhen asked about Brian Urlacher’s comments on WFLD where he stated “Two of the people I don’t care about: fans or media,” Smith said he hadn’t heard them.
