Well, here's one creative way to prepare for Lambeau Field in late December.
To prepare for the harsh winter conditions expected at Lambeau Field, the New Orleans Saints coaching staff employed an unusual training method: practicing in a walk-in freezer.
With temperatures expected to be below 30 degrees in Green Bay for Monday night's game against the Packers, Saints quarterbacks coach Andrew Gianocco decided to simulate the ice environment. According to ESPN.
Yanocco joked about the 1993 film cool runningThe inspiration was “'', a humorous depiction of the Jamaican bobsled team adapting to frigid weather.
“This morning Janocco took us to the freezer in the cafeteria, and it was about 10 degrees, and we were just reading the whole script, and that's all we were doing, and it was very It helped,” rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler said.
Rattler, who is stepping up in place of the injured Derek Carr, took part in an unusual training session.
“I hope it doesn't get to 10 degrees, but I'm ready,” he added.
Janocco used to coach in the NFC North, so he knows what's going to happen Monday night.
Janocco served in various positions with the Minnesota Vikings from 2015 to 2021, including quarterbacks coach and wide receivers coach.
He just served as the Chicago Bears' quarterbacks coach alongside Justin Fields for each of the past two seasons.
“I think I said something about just being prepared.” [the cold]So I'm not shocked, I'm not surprised,” Sanocco said. “We respond by responding to the opponent and preparing for the venue. Based on that.” So I thought it would be a good idea to try something a little different.
“At this time of year, it’s fun to do different things,” he continued. “It's a long season, and you're not just going to meetings day in and day out, but you're also doing something different and changing the scene. Everyone thought it was interesting. The cafeteria workers thought I I think he's crazy.”
This light-hearted approach comes at a critical time for the Saints.
With Carr nursing a lingering left arm injury and non-throwing injuries, and star running back Alvin Kamara also out, the team is looking to buy the 24-year-old to keep its dwindling postseason hopes alive. They rely heavily on young players like Rattler. He was selected in the fifth round by the Saints in the 2024 draft.
At 5-9, the Saints are clinging to a slim chance of making the playoffs, while the Packers are 10-4 and on the verge of making the playoffs.
