jason Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 I don't know who is responsible for deciding whether or not the Bears challenge a previous play, but whoever it is that person should be fired. 1 - They don't know the rules. 2 - They are horrible at their job. 3 - I'm not totally sure the Bears have someone to do it, and Lovie is just winging it down there on the sideline based upon how adamant his players are. Throwing away two timeouts in a crucial moment of the game against our most heated rivalry is simply not tolerable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flea Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 That was absolutely ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'TD' Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 I don't see the point in the time out. Originally I was like why the hell didn't he just throw the flag if he was going to burn a time out. With that much time tho, I would have just taken the penalty. It's 3rd and 22. Why waste a time out there to save 5 yards, youre just as unlikely to get 3rd and 27 as 3rd and 22. The Bears ended up punting anyway. So instead of getting the ball back with 3 time outs, or having time outs to burn on minnesotas drive, they have one and get the ball back with just the 2 minute warning to stop the clock. One time out is worth more than a 5 yard penalty in that situation, yet along two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connorbear Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 I don't see the point in the time out. Originally I was like why the hell didn't he just throw the flag if he was going to burn a time out. With that much time tho, I would have just taken the penalty. It's 3rd and 22. Why waste a time out there to save 5 yards, youre just as unlikely to get 3rd and 27 as 3rd and 22. The Bears ended up punting anyway. So instead of getting the ball back with 3 time outs, or having time outs to burn on minnesotas drive, they have one and get the ball back with just the 2 minute warning to stop the clock. One time out is worth more than a 5 yard penalty in that situation, yet along two. It was at this moment at the stadium my head exploded. Lovie Smith better be fired at the end of the yr. Week after week this team is out coached. Get him and his staff out of here. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 So true. It was at this moment at the stadium my head exploded. Lovie Smith better be fired at the end of the yr. Week after week this team is out coached. Get him and his staff out of here. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerBear7 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 I don't know who is responsible for deciding whether or not the Bears challenge a previous play, but whoever it is that person should be fired. 1 - They don't know the rules. 2 - They are horrible at their job. 3 - I'm not totally sure the Bears have someone to do it, and Lovie is just winging it down there on the sideline based upon how adamant his players are. Throwing away two timeouts in a crucial moment of the game against our most heated rivalry is simply not tolerable. The real sign of desperation this was and a very costly gamble. This has been a common occurence this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connorbear Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 The real sign of desperation this was and a very costly gamble. This has been a common occurence this year. Not that this excuses anything, but I read in the Sun Times that Cutler called the time out because the play clock was winding down and players were not in position. Afterwards, Lovie decided to challenge. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerBear7 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Not that this excuses anything, but I read in the Sun Times that Cutler called the time out because the play clock was winding down and players were not in position. Afterwards, Lovie decided to challenge. Peace Yes, I recall that now. The frustrating thing is that this team has had many opportunites to win games this season despite all the mistakes. I feel that a new coaching staff is needed to right the ship especially with the number of experieced coaches out there. The Bears in my opinion are not that far away from being a really good team but it is hard to look past the sloppy and undisciplined play this season. Time to let the kids play so that they will be ready to contribute next season. Glad to see DA and know out there making plays. All I want for Christmas is HC, OC, DC, OL, & WR#1 .............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSDABOMB Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 The way he cost us two timeouts late in the 4th quarter of a game is one of the biggest coaching blunders I've seen. It was completely inexcuseable and yet another time where he has mismanaged a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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