Sure, everyone will point to the goal line stand and the muffed punt by DeSean, but I think this game was lost in two places:
1) David Akers. He's done. His kick offs leave something to be desired and he now longer can make kicks over 40 yards. It seems like he is compensating for lack of leg strength, which causes him to be incredibly inaccurate. I would not be shocked to see the Birds bring in some kickers this week. Kickers are too valuable to keep a guy around for sentimental value; and
2) On the third down prior to the Bears' last field goal, Kyle Orton clearly, clearly grounded the ball, but it was not called. Had that 10 yard penalty been called, the field goal would have been a 51 yarder, which would have been much tougher.
There were so many missed opportunities tonight. They really shot themselves in the foot. Hopefully, a game like this doesn't come back to haunt them, but it could in such a tight division as the NFC East.
By the way, Reid just said he didn't call a QB sneak on 4th and goal because D Mac was banged up from last week. Sorry. That's a total bullshit play. Had they called a sneak, he gets in. No doubt. Watch the replay and watch the initial line surge by the guards and center. They got some push. D Mac would have gotten in the end zone. What a friggin mistake.
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unfortunatley, I have to disagree w/ you on Akers. Yes he was awful last year from 40+ and yes he missed 2 last evening. He hit both of them very well and if anything I think his leg strength is WAY better than last year. the 47 hit way high up on the goal post. His kickoffs have been much better than last year. I was shocked they went w/ a "Pooch" kickoff in the 4th quarter. Not sure what that accomplished.
The real issues is the fact we're 2-2 in the basement of the East and the tough games are upcoming.... I think its a huge game this weekend w/ the Skins then the Niners and our break. 4-2 at the bye is an OK start.
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