The “we needed that” folks of the world may be changing their tune in Chicago.
“It’s like Bermuda rain is what we’re experiencing,” Dales said from the sideline at Soldier Field, where new Bermuda grass was installed during the offseason.
Trey Lance is taking over as the 49ers’ starting quarterback in the lousy playing conditions while fellow second-year quarterback Justin Fields, who Dales recorded, will be under center for the Bears. But both teams are expected to heavily rely on the run game. Grounds crew members removed a tarp from the field before players came on to warm up, but with the extreme conditions, it will be difficult to keep the field — and players — dry.Workers remove a tarp from the turf at Soldier Field before a game between the Bears and 49ers.
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