Exactly also figure into the equation these guys get paid bonuses based on hard stats , its also a statement of intent whilst smart clock management will help you win the game sometimes you can be too smart and it bites you in the arse , players still have pride and playing about so your defense doesnt have to face the offense again doesnt show a lot of faith from your HC and sometimes what gets good teams through is the faith between a coach and his players.
I understand whats been said and there are some valid points but end of the day you get an opportunity to score with the adrenalin flowing its hard for you to overcome the instincts that have been drilled into you over a period of years
I see what you mean but what will happen the team you "let" score will just run up and down the 1 yard line waiting to be tackled which will waste more time
Brian westbrook did it against Dallas (I think) a few years ago he could easily have scored but elected to stop shy at the 1 yard line and in the process killed lots of fantasy teams who had westbrook in their line up
Niners wont go winless they have lost 3 close games against decent teams (falcons/Eagles/Saints) and are improving , their are much worse teams in the league Bills would be my favourite to go winless
As a Bears fan its tough to say but I think the Pack beat themselves at no point did I think we stopped their offense rather they made mistakes that stopped themselves.
That said the packers indiscipline was astounding , I can think of only two that was a marginal one being false start, the second being rodgers intentional grounding however that can be offset by the fact I spotted two blatant holding calls by the packers that were not picked up, also factor in completely bonehead plays such as the upending of forte clearly after the whistle had blown.
That said the Bears did enough to win.
Im think the packers will still take the division and that having to chase Chicago will help them focus on eliminating stupid plays and make them a better team.
as for the future stud Qbs Bradford and Stafford should be in the mix as these two teams wont be cellar dwellers for much longer.