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Bears succumb to another comeback

Chicago Bears
Tampa Bay 27 Bears 24

We blew the Carolina game. Shoulda won that one. Same here. Up 10, 5:00 to play.

Why did we lose?

* Our vaunted pass rush was nonexistent.
* Urlacher was invisible most of the game. Don't remember hearing his name called once. * Secondary got eaten alive in part due to the lack of pass rush.
* We put 8 in the box to stop their run but couldn't stop their passing attack.
* Gould's missed FG in the 4th quarter was crucial. He makes it (was a straight shot from 47) and we win.
* Hugely dumb penalty by Tillman. No discipline = no win.

Who'da guessed that we'd lose because of our overpaid defense and not our offense? Our rushing and passing game were strong. Love Lloyd's breakout performance. But all for naught.


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