Bears' brutal season summed up in one failed, 10-man fake punt

The Chicago Bears hit the nadir on Monday night.

Just as ESPN's Jon Gruden was calling the Marc Trestman's Bears disorganized and sloppy, the Bears attempt to fake a punt. You know, to take a risk ... stir things up ... show some life.

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Two problems here:

1. They failed to get it, and besides that, they had only six men on the line of scrimmage. That's a penalty.

2. Oh, by the way, they had 10 men on the field.

The fake punt by the Bears has been practiced all year. At least we did last year. Inexcusable to have 10. That's on the player. #Bears

— Patrick Mannelly (@PatrickMannelly) December 16, 2014

That's their former long snapper speaking. He retired. He's smart. No reason to be a part of this mess.

In case you missed the Bears' entire season — and you're exceptionally smart for doing so — that one plays summed it up pretty well.

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