The NFL’s desire to spread the gospel of football ran into a stumbling block in the form of an overused and under-nurtured field surface in Mexico that created a player safety hazard. It all came to a head earlier this week with the Monday Night Football showcase game between the Chiefs and Rams in Mexico City ultimately moved to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
While players reportedly raised concerns and even voiced the possibility of refusing to play on the unfit field, Rams coach Sean McVay said he received input from his players about the field conditions although the league ruled before it became an issue.