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Babich, Brown, take blame for catch that set up FG
ATLANTA -- Coordinator Bob Babich put the blame on himself for the cover-2 call on the Bears' final defensive play Sunday, but the list of errors in the final 11 seconds could take an hourlong meeting to recap.
Plenty can claim the blame
chicagotribune.com — Play call, personnel working against Bears on critical late play > Marcus Hamilton has been a Bear... for 19 days, but after Sunday's loss his teammates protected the young cornerback ... (more) Plenty can claim the blame
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ProFootballTalk.com — ... to give Chicago a late lead, he “thought it was ‘game.’” Bears S Mike Brown said “you can blame me” for the completion that set up Elam’s game-winner. Bears coach Lovie Smith ...

Bears News and Notes - 10/13/08
Windy City Gridiron — ... *** Although problems existed in more than just the last play, DC Babich and Mike Brown are taking responsbility for the last second grab that setup the winning FG for Atlanta. ...

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