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Barry Werner

Soldier Field a waterlogged mess before Bears play host to 49ers

The turf at Soldier Field has already caused problems … and that was in the preseason.

So, what happens when torrential rains hit on Sunday before the Chicago Bears play host to the San Francisco 49ers on a surface that was installed just this week?

A waterlogged mess has led to people having to squeegee the water off the field.

 

Good luck trying to get to the game.

NFLPA president J.C. Tretter had major issues with Soldier Field’s surface in the preseason:

Former NFL WR Torrey Smith agrees it is an awful surface.

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