What Happened?

Unfortunately, my prediction for the game winning score turned the other way on me. Tampa Bay 27- Bears 24. The Bears had another win in their pockets but they threw it away just like last week. They had many opportunities to cash in on turnovers from the Buccaneers but they would always result in a lousy 3-point field goal. If the Bears expect to compete this season they need to get their head out of the water and wake up. There are only 16 games in a season and every game counts.

Now you may think I ‘m panicking just too early, but the Bears are just not playing to their full potential. If they were playing well and losing then it would be a different story. By and large the Bears are a lot more talented than they have presented so far this season- even when they were playing against the Colts.

Here are some stats: The Bears had 2 turnovers and the Bucs had 4. The Bears were ahead 24-14 in the fourth quarter and had more time of possession with the ball. It seems like from just a couple statistics that the Bears had the game- and they did, but they gave the Bucs a chance in the fourth quarter and they capitalized on it. The Bucs tied the game and made the game-winning field goal in overtime to steal the game. There is no excuse for losing this game.

Don’t get me wrong Tampa Bay is a solid team and deserve credit for coming back and winning in the road, but I know we have a better defense and our offense is about the same if not slightly better than the Bucs. The Bears defense should have got their way to getting to Griese since he is not a particular good runner and he wasn’t what he was a couple years ago. And the Bears offense should have earned their yards here and there against the Bucs’ pretty good defense- tallying on enough points for the defense to work with each quarter.

And another thing: What was with all the fighting between both teams in between plays? All this fighting built up and lead to Charles Tillman, Bears cornerback, giving 15 yards to the Bucs for the personal foul he committed which then contributed to the Bucs drive that lead to their game-winning point.

It’s disappointing to see the Bears scoring the first couple points in the beginning of their game and have the lead in the fourth quarter only to lose in OT in front of the fans. The Bears got to get their groove back before it starts to affect their psyche. They have the talent now they just have to show it on the field like we all know they can.---The Bottom line is Finish the game strong.

MVP:

My MVP for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is Brian Griese. He made the game-winning drive for the Buccaneers to come back and win against the Bears in overtime. My MVP for the Bears would have to be Brandon Lloyd. He's been having consistent games so far and he lead the team in total yards receiving while keeping them in the game.

GO BEARS!!!