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Why didn't one of the other team leaders on the field call a timeout ? I hope the only is that they were actually doing their jobs and were assuming Stephenson would be doing his- and not because Flus won't let players call TOs (come to think if it that would be so Flus-ian).....

McCursed Bears Flus-ing around. Figures.....

I would at least "allow" the team leaders to call TOs. But then again I am not a genius Flus thinks he is, so there is that. Hearing this really, Really, REALLY makes me wish they had launched Flus and Co before the season began. Can he change ? Time will tell (and Bears will suffer while we find out). Maybe a come to Jesus moment with the players and coach like they did with Shame Waldron. Although after this week it appears it didn't take.....

BTW I still despise the fact that the NFL many years ago changed the TOs so they could be called from the sidelines.

McCursed Bears Flus-ing around. Figures.....

I would at least "allow" the team leaders to call TOs. But then again I am not a genius Flus thinks he is, so there is that. Hearing this really, Really, REALLY makes me wish they had launched Flus and Co before the season began. Can he change ? Time will tell (and Bears will suffer while we find out). Maybe a come to Jesus moment with the players and coach like they did with Shame Waldron. Although after this week it appears it didn't take.....

BTW I still despise the fact that the NFL many years ago changed the TOs so they could be called from the sidelines.

The captains should be able to call a timeout.  I think in a crunch situation like that they just went into playing their roles.  Probably a lot of hindsight discussion on the players part.  This is a stinging and tough lesson.  And just like early in the season when Waldron was calling an option at the goal line, I can only hope this brings to focus the details it takes to win.

Flus has to know he screwed up.  The 13 yard gimmee was the most glaring in my opinion.  Poles comes across pretty no nonsense, I have to believe that was discussed in detail.  That allowed Washington to get in position to reach the endzone.

It will go one of two ways- Flus/Waldron either will learn or we will see further egregious mistakes and they will be shown the door (eventually). Shame Waldron needs to be taught that he has not earned the right to call that type of play like he did on the goal-line. Times of trouble either temper folks or destroy them.....

When Ben Johnson is HC next year and we have some OL upgrades we will be better.  We just have to make sure we get a good DC with Ben.

Lets hope he doesnt have any home town jitters going to Ariz. 

Whats up with Brisker and the concussion?  Its been a pretty long time for his brain to unscramble.