Article updated: 12/9/2012 6:53 PM

Bears, Smith in serious trouble now

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Bears coach Lovie Smith looks on during the second half of Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

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It would be easy to say the wheels have come off for the Bears. But that would be patently unfair to the doors, the hood and the engine, all of which were left scattered throughout the field in Minnesota. Yes, the Bears are now officially in free fall after losing for the fourth time in five games.