ATLANTA -- Observed and heard in the locker room after the Atlanta Falcons' 27-13 loss to the Chicago Bears:
Devin Hester didn't show much emotion as he addressed the media at his locker despite all the hype about him facing his old team Sunday. Hester did share a few moments with his ex-teammates prior to kickoff and after the game, specifically Tim Jennings, Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery and Matt Forte. "I just told them congrats on the win and keep it up," Hester said. "I just said good luck the rest of the season and stay healthy." Hester mentioned that Jay Cutler said "What's up, Dev?" during pregame warm-ups. Hester acknowledged Cutler back with a head nod.
Moving on: Outside linebacker/defensive end Jonathan Massaquoi, who had a sack in the game, made an interesting statement about the defense before exiting the building. "There ain't nothing wrong with us," he said. "Hey, give [the Bears] their due. They made plays tonight. We weren't able to overcome that. All we have to do is move forward and get ready for the Baltimore Ravens." Easier said than done.
No pain relief: Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff sought an Advil as he stood in one corner of the locker room after the game. It's easy to understand why he probably had a headache after watching his team drop three straight. And there doesn't seem to be much relief in sight, particularly with four straight games upcoming away from the Georgia Dome.
