The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 A little concerned playing on that crap field. Chicago players have been complaining all pre-season about it. Its horrible. I hope our equipment manager brings good cleats. It might get sloppy and encourage injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azinine Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I don't understand why they don't make the switch to FieldTurf. Heinz Field should look into this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 I don't understand why they don't make the switch to FieldTurf. Heinz Field should look into this as well.Field Turf doesnt work well in outdoor conditions. If it rains or snows and gets wet it gets real slippery, and also would develop mold if water is allowed to settle in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butudontseeme™ Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 With all the new rules for player safety and maintaining "competitive balance" you would think it would eventually have to be a more consistent surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEinPHX Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) There may be Field Turf in the dome, but the Falcons practice on grass unless weather forces them into the barn. That didn't happen this week - they practiced in soggy outdoors conditions for the most part. In fact, they let one of their three practice fields grow a little long and get a bit chewed up to help with preparations. They'll be ready. Edited September 10, 2011 by JOEinPHX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azinine Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Field Turf doesnt work well in outdoor conditions. If it rains or snows and gets wet it gets real slippery, and also would develop mold if water is allowed to settle in it.I did not know that. Thanks for the info.So, is there a solution or is it just what it is?Remember that punt that lodged in the ground at Hienz field a couple of years ago? Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 I did not know that. Thanks for the info.So, is there a solution or is it just what it is?Remember that punt that lodged in the ground at Hienz field a couple of years ago? Ridiculous.They need to hire a new lawncare service. I dont know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcndave Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'm cutting us no slack either way. Our staff knows the deal. Both teams play in the same conditions. The losing team won't be able to point to the field as an excuse so far as I'm concerned.We are not some fragil team that has to have everything be just perfect to win. We are at the top of the league. The teams that are playing us are the ones who need to pray every anciallary concern bounces their way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowen Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Yea, when your own players say the field is bad.. thats bad.But im not too concerned. As we've shown last year, we may be the best team in the league in these kinda hard-nosed running games (or just slightly behind the Steelers).. so I doubt they want to fight it out with us in the trenches. Chicago's OLine is quite bad, I dont think it'll make a difference either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) I just hope no one gets injured because of it Edited September 10, 2011 by The Falcon Jedi Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcats Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I agree Jedi. I don't want anyone to use the field as an excuse. But I don't want a safe game and to no one to be injured because the bears can't take care of their field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbloodz Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Gillette Stadium has Fieldturf. So it can be done for outdoor stadiums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Gillette Stadium has Fieldturf. So it can be done for outdoor stadiumsWeird. All I know is Moisture + Synthetic Rubber = Mold. They must replace that regularly, which has to be expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realsurfin Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 hey its going to be like playing in the school yard... Man up... or is it RISE UP! this year.... No matter if its sloppy or wet its going to be a fun game.GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FALCONS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbloodz Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Have no idea Jedi. Qwest also has FieldTurf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Jedi is wrong on this one. One of the huge advantages of FieldTurf is that it can be used in all weather conditions. Seattle almost every year is in the top 5 playing fields as voted by the players and they have FieldTurf.The real reason why Chicago has a crappy field is because they use it to slow down opponent's offenses. Remember, this is the same team that has to play Green Bay twice a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcats Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Jedi is wrong on this one. One of the huge advantages of FieldTurf is that it can be used in all weather conditions. Seattle almost every year is in the top 5 playing fields as voted by the players and they have FieldTurf.The real reason why Chicago has a crappy field is because they use it to slow down opponent's offenses. Remember, this is the same team that has to play Green Bay twice a year.So they keep a bad field to slow down Green Bay? It seems like they would want something that doesn't also put their players at risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidious Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 The turf at Lambeau was slick the other night. Hopefully, our guys can maintain their footing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomak Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Gillette Stadium has Fieldturf. So it can be done for outdoor stadiumsThank you. Alot of college stadiums have fieldturf and high schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL ROCKSTEADY Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 A little concerned playing on that crap field. Chicago players have been complaining all pre-season about it. Its horrible. I hope our equipment manager brings good cleats. It might get sloppy and encourage injuries.This time of year it is not really an issue, Yes, I think it will affect the cuts and stuff a little but nothing major. a month or so ago the Bears had there expo or family day and the bone heads did not water the field as much as they should when there was a super hot week. When the weather gets cold and grass does not grow in those temperatures, yes it is bogus, and with a Martz offense I think at this point it does the Bears more harm than good to the point that I think we even had a better road record last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old fan Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Wunderground is reporting dry conditions with only a 10 percent chance of rain. At least the field should be dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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