I understand one set of downs where the No Huddle confuses you, but I find it hard to believe that they didn’t prepare for it a little. It’s not like it’s the first time the Falcons have ever used it. For the millionth time, Lovie Smith is not a good HC. He doesn’t make his teams mentally tough, and please don’t everyone start talking about screaming and yelling, that’s not what I’m talking about. When your team continuously makes mistakes in the Red Zone and in big games (this should have been a statement game coming off the bye after beating a terrible Lions team), it’s because the coaches don’t hold their players to a high enough standard. I like the attention to turnovers, but I’d rather see Lovie preach more TACKLING!!! The Roddy White td should have been a short completion, nothing more.

I will “man-up” and admit that Hester looked great on PR’s last night, even though I’ve been a critic of his in that area. If he can put a 2 game stretch together, I’m sold again. I also have to say, he is looking more and more like a top notch WR as well, and that I’ve said for a few weeks now. You have to give him credit for putting the work in and really stepping up in that area.

Greg Olsen made the best play he’s made since he’s been a Bear on the long pass completion. He still doesn’t look like a dependable TE to me (see the 2 catches that Desomond Clark made, Olsen never holds on to those passes).

I haven’t been too tough on Ron Turner, but last night I would have gladly watched someone throw him out of the coaches box. When your o-line, for the last 2 years hasn’t shown any ability to get a tough yard, why would you run 3 straight plays with that tight formation and have all 11 defenders in the box? You spent two number one’s on a QB and that’s as creative as you get at the goal line? That was ridiculous.

I was a big Orton fan, but people need to cut Jay some slack on the 2 picks. Obviously, you don’t want to see them, but they weren’t bad decisons, just missed throws. Everyone makes a physical mistake once in awhile. I do agree with you about setting his feet, but outside of that I think he played pretty well. I also feel that he knows he has no running game to fall back on and his o-line is not going to give him any time to sit in the pocket, so he’s getting antsy even when he doesn’t need to, but I can’t really blame him. The Bears need to bring in a different o-line coach or admit that Omiyale either stinks or is out of positon, pick one and make a change.

- Frank Omiyale is not a long-term answer for our OL.

Nor is he a short-term answer either!

I’m not placing the loss all on him, nor am I jumping on the “Omiyale sucks” bandwagon (I’ve been driving that bus for a while). The guy just doesn’t have it and I really don’t care how much we’re paying… sit him!

since Aromashadu was activated, wouldn’t it make sense to put your tallest receiver who developed a great relationship with your franchise QB and supposedly does a great job of jumping for the ball in the game when you’re in the Red Zone? I think the Falcons’ CB’s were under 6’ tall. Again, coaching brilliance by the Bears.

The Bears O-line might be the worst line in the history of football. That’s where this game was lost. The same bullshit. The line makes the worst rush defenses look outstanding. This team will not be a contender until changes are made on the line.

Defense played great all game until they actually needed to play great. They needed a big stop on that last drive but the Falcons jammed the ball down their throat. Zero pressure on Ryan. That line must be outstanding.

The Bears left 6 points at least on the board. You can’t turn the ball over twice in the redzone. If the Bears kicked FGs, they would have been down 1 and the end of the game would have been easier for the Bears.

Until this team can put together 4 solid quarters of football, I’m saying Pretenders.

Atlanta was really pinching middle, then on the pitch they didn’t pinch, a good call by Atl… my biggest concern is the Bears O-Line is getting driven back on a regular basis, not all 5 every time, but enough to be a problem

That Matt Ryan is rarely sacked. That is a product of both the O-line and the QB. We did manage to put some pressure on him – I thought the D-line played well.

I thought the defensive secondary played very well.

I didn’t think Pace played very well, any speed rusher will eat him alive (Jared Allen will have Cutler running for his life all game). The left side of our O-line is atrocious – bring on Beekman. The right side of the O-line is so-so.

I can’t recall seeing this many “lookout blocks” from a Bear O-line. (Definition: A “lookout block” is where the offensive lineman whiffs on his block, turns around yells “Lookout!!!”

if this isn’t fixed soon, the Bears will once again miss the playoffs…

Beekman for # 68 and sign a RB off the scrap heap. I think that could temper some of my anger. # 68 was a mistake and they need to show some balls and bench his ass.

 This Oline is one of the worst in the league and they should start to replace people.

How would you rank the rest of the Bears O-lineman from best to worst?

I’d say:

1) Williams
2) Garza
3) Kreutz
4) Pace

Is anybody with me that Desmond Clark needs to be the #1 TE? The guy is far and away a better blocker than Olsen and his receiving ability is just as good if not better.

I am thrilled with our three wr set of Hester, Bennett, and knox. They have far outplayed our expectations..

Bottom line…. our coaching continues to be our achilles heel. I definitely understand that at the end of the day, the personnel on the field have to execute BUT coaching has to put those individuals in the right position to succeed. I think Smith and his staff do a poor job of meeting that goal. There are a number of excuses… injuries being one of the most used.

I am not going to try and cite example after example of this continued buffoonery from the sidelines and the booth. Anyone who either played or coached the game can see it clearly. I am certainly not saying I could do any better from my couch. I am not paid handsomely to do it. Smith is. And he just does not cut it. It is easy for me to sit at home, in my recliner, beer in hand and second guess every call. It just seems the second guessing is far too easy.

This is not new on my mind. Dates back to the super bowl run and prior. Smith was COMPLETELY outcoached in that super bowl loss and continues to be week after week. Unfortunately, because of the athletes we do have, we are able to compete and win more games than we lose. However, that re-enforces Smith and his staff so they believe they are doing the right things.

Does anyone else watch Smith on the sidelines? Is it just me or everytime he is on screen he looks completely lost?

Cutler and Forte’s turnovers jesus! Forte has never been good on goal line. He’s a dancer. Thats on the coaching staff… where was the FB dive?joke

In all honesty I understand why Denver traded Jay. I get it now. He seems to lay eggs in big games. Not saying I want Orton back.

Look everyone, we are 3-2 right now. It is not the end of the world and we lost to quality teams on the road. We should have won this game but we probably should have lost the Pitt game so we are about where we thought we’d be. We are still in good shape for the wildcard with the falcons, eagles, GB. Everyone else is pretty much out. So 4 teams in the hunt and we play 2 of them (at home). We have weaknesses but so do the others. I like our chances to get to the playoffs.

I can’t believe how poorly coached and undisciplined the team was last night.