My boys...

The Hawks lost...a game they could have easily won...here's why they lost:

1) Big Play Babs failed to capitalize on Cutler - Babineaux had 2 first half picks he missed, and one of those was a 14 point swing as they scored not long after that. I mean, Cutler threw it RIGHT TO HIM! Those 2 picks could have easily swung the outcome.

2) Couldn't catch - Hass played GREAT. Last week his WRs caught the ball, this week not so much. They couldn't get separation, and couldn't hold on when Hass would hit them in the hands. Not that Matt couldn't have been better per say, but the drops and lack of separation didn't help him at all.

3) Line of Scrimmage - Dominated on both sides, the defensive line did a lot better than the O-line, especially in the 2nd half. But that being said, they still got manhandled. Our run game was non-existent, unlike last week, and it was just a sad showing. Must be better than that to have a chance to win...

4) Special teams - John Ryan didn't punt well, and while Hester only had maybe 1 good return, it was a momentum boost for the team that had all the momentum all game, and demoralized an already overwhelmed Hawks team.

5) 10 AM start - One of the most over-talked about aspects of West Coast teams, I really think that they were affected by it. They didn't look ready to start, and didn't look like they were awake or anything.

6) Tackling - 'nuff said...

I was really up and hoping for a win, hosting an NFC Championship