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Rams defensive lineman Braden Fiske will have some Bears fans rooting for him Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Braden Fiske remembers the Chicago Bears’ last trip to the Super Bowl.
Fiske, a Rams rookie defensive lineman, grew up in Michigan City, Ind., about an hour by car from Soldier Field in Chicago.
With family members and friends rooting for the Bears, the then-7-year-old Fiske was enamored by the Indianapolis Colts, who defeated the Bears in Super Bowl XLI in Miami to cap the 2006 season.
“I grew up in the Peyton Manning era,” Fiske said, adding. “I have family down in Indianapolis, and I grew up loving that defense. [Retired All-Pro safety] Bob Sanders is still one of my favorite players.”
Fiske is looking forward to one day playing against the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, but he also is excited to compete for the first time as a pro against the Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday.
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At least 25 family members and friends are expected to attend the game, Fiske said.
They will be rooting for Fiske, but he acknowledged that allegiances only go so far.
“That’s Bears country,” he said.
Fiske, 24, has made an immediate impact for a Rams defense that made several key stops late in a 27-24 comeback victory last week over the San Francisco 49ers.
Fiske made two tackles. He also recovered a fumble for the second time in two games.
“He knows how to be a pro as a rookie and that’s rare,” Rams defensive line coach Giff Smith said.
It might be difficult for the Rams’ Braden Fiske to find Chicago Bears fans rooting for him, but a few will be there. (Kamil Krzaczynski / Associated Press)
Fiske, however, is still acclimating to the NFL, and the challenge of wrapping up quarterbacks far more elusive and seasoned than college players. The Rams struggled to contain Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals and Brock Purdy of the 49ers.
“He’s learning…
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Author : LA Times
Publish date : 2024-09-27 10:30:52
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