We Lost. It Happens.
Let's face it - it was a good game. Except for the final score, of course.
I think some people will question that decision to go for the touchdown when it was 4th and Goal with the team two scores down. We would have needed a field goal anyway, some will say, so why not just do that now?
Because then we'd be just an Atlanta field goal away from being two scores down again.
I understood it. It made sense. So it didn't work out. These things happen.
And it led to some really, really good football at the end of the game. I loved that we were able to put together a drive in the last two minutes to take the lead. It is definitely progress over a few weeks back. It has to give the team confidence. It has to give the coaching staff confidence. It's a good thing. It will pay dividends later.
Likewise, despite the complete and utter clock domination by the Falcons in the first half, the Bears entered halftime only down by six. Which speaks well for the defense's ability to contain damage. Also a good thing. Will also pay dividends later.
They just got burned on a long pass and a long field goal.
These things happen. It's OK. We'll beat Minnesota next week.
CHILI DAN
Comments
I don't question going for it on 4th and goal. I question giving the ball to little-used FB Jason McKie on 3rd down?? Why mess around and get tricky? Give it to the top back and put his talent to work. And that had to be one of the worst squib kicks I have ever seen! Terrible execution. But as you said, it's just one game.
Great website - keep up the good work!
Posted by: Ben Jammin' | October 16, 2008 04:14 PM