Uneasy energy around the Bears is very familiar and bad news for Matt Eberflus
4 months ago

Uneasy energy around the Bears is very familiar and bad news for Matt Eberflus

New York Times  

The Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus on Nov. 29. LAKE FOREST, Ill. — On Nov. 21, 2021, the Chicago Bears suffered one of their ugliest losses under former coach Matt Nagy against the Baltimore Ravens at Soldier Field. I think that everyone is competitive and wants to see the Bears win, and that’s exactly what we want.” Four days after losing to Baltimore, Nagy’s Bears defeated the Detroit Lions 16-14 on Thanksgiving. “Fire Flus” chants broke out during the Bears’ 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on Nov. 10. Waldron is also the eighth assistant coach Eberflus has dismissed in less than three seasons in charge of the Bears, if you include former defensive coordinator Alan Williams’ resignation last season.

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The Bears finally fired Matt Eberflus. But he lost the locker room long ago
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Bears finally fired Matt Eberflus. But he lost the locker room long ago

New York Times  

Another crushing, confounding loss for the Chicago Bears meant another postgame speech about “sticking together” from head coach Matt Eberflus in front of a frustrated, crowded locker room at Ford Field in Detroit. He’s been here longer than most.” Said another player: “He was going off more so at.” GO DEEPER Who could be the Bears' next head coach? “There …

Chicago Bears could find working with interim coach Thomas Brown different than with Matt Eberflus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chicago Bears could find working with interim coach Thomas Brown different than with Matt Eberflus

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Matt Eberflus’ firing by the Chicago Bears on Friday after the botched finish in a 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions only slightly impacts the team’s most important goal this season. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown has been key in Williams’ improvement and now Brown is the interim head coach besides being the play caller. “Me and …

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus after skid marked by poor decisions late in games
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus after skid marked by poor decisions late in games

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Matt Eberflus was fired by the Chicago Bears on Friday, one day after botching a timeout in a loss at Detroit. We extend our gratitude for his commitment to the Chicago Bears and wish him and his family the best moving forward.” Eberflus was 14-32 in two-plus seasons with the Bears, who fell to 4-8 with their sixth …

Matt Eberflus could be running out of time in Chicago after botching a timeout: Analysis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Matt Eberflus could be running out of time in Chicago after botching a timeout: Analysis

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. ___ Matt Eberflus could be running out of time in Chicago after botching a timeout while a national audience watched on Thanksgiving. Eberflus should’ve used Chicago’s final timeout with 32 seconds left to give Williams and the offense an opportunity to reset after the sack. “Our hope …

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus as Chicago tumbles to last in the NFC North
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus as Chicago tumbles to last in the NFC North

LA Times  

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams talks with head coach Matt Eberflus during the team’s loss to the Lions in Detroit on Thursday. The Bears suffered another gut-wrenching loss in Week 11, losing to Green Bay at Soldier Field when Cairo Santos’ 46-yard field-goal attempt as time expired got blocked. The Bears drove into position for a tying field goal or winning …

For Matt Eberflus and Bears, the numbers didn’t work out. Who figures to replace him?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

For Matt Eberflus and Bears, the numbers didn’t work out. Who figures to replace him?

New York Times  

The numbers tell the story. Matt Eberflus’ three-season run as the Bears head coach, which was memorable for all the wrong reasons, ended Friday, a day after his final late-game blunder turned him into a national punchline. • 14-32: Overall record as head coach of the Bears • 2-13: NFC North record • 3-19: Road record • 5-19: Record in …

Bears waste a rare chance to beat Green Bay. How many more will Matt Eberflus get?
4 months, 1 week ago

Bears waste a rare chance to beat Green Bay. How many more will Matt Eberflus get?

New York Times  

Caleb Williams will get many more chances to beat the Green Bay Packers. In his first crack against Green Bay, Williams, Chicago’s rookie quarterback, nearly led the Bears to an unbelievable, rarely witnessed, game-winning drive against their so-called rivals. The Bears’ 20-19 loss to the Packers — their 11th straight in the series and fourth in a row this season …

Bears’ Eberflus takes responsibility after firing second offensive coordinator in 10 months
4 months, 1 week ago

Bears’ Eberflus takes responsibility after firing second offensive coordinator in 10 months

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Matt Eberflus insisted he takes responsibility for the Chicago Bears’ failures on offense. “I think we’ll do a good job of marrying everything up together, making everything look the same,” Williams said. “I don’t think anybody really asked for to be gone,” receiver DJ Moore said. I mean, it’s hard, but on to Thomas, and we …

Bears fire Shane Waldron: How much does it matter for Matt Eberflus, Caleb Williams?
4 months, 1 week ago

Bears fire Shane Waldron: How much does it matter for Matt Eberflus, Caleb Williams?

New York Times  

The Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus on Nov. 29. When Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus stepped behind the lectern in Halas Hall’s media room on Monday, he was on defense. The Bears fired offensive offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday morning and replaced him with Thomas Brown, the team’s passing game coordinator. The Packers are coming off their …

NFL Week 9 best and worst coaching decisions: Cardinals OC Drew Petzing outwits Bears
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Week 9 best and worst coaching decisions: Cardinals OC Drew Petzing outwits Bears

New York Times  

Football is a results-oriented business, but sometimes making a sound decision doesn’t always equate to desirable results. We’ll break down the Eagles’ and Seahawks’ calls and the Cardinals’ game plan versus the Bears’ lack of one in this week’s best and worst coaching decisions. The Eagles were well in field goal range with the ball on the Jaguars’ 25-yard line. …

Bears' Hail Mary Ends Cards' Streak, But Williams Remains Focused
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears' Hail Mary Ends Cards' Streak, But Williams Remains Focused

Associated Press  

The Arizona Cardinals are looking to end their two-game losing streak against the Chicago Bears when they meet on Thursday night. Kyler Murray says the real football begins in this matchup, and the Cardinals will need to find a way to stop the Bears' potent offense. The Bears, on the other hand, are coming off a tough loss to the …

Bears' Williams Showcases as They Roll into Bye with 4-2 Record
5 months ago

Bears' Williams Showcases as They Roll into Bye with 4-2 Record

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears roll into their bye week with a 4-2 record and 3 straight wins. Caleb Williams has been a bright spot for the team, throwing for 226 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 56 yards. The Bears have a top-10 defense and are looking more like a team that’s serious about contending for a playoff spot.

What we’re seeing from the Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams is a leader and other observations
6 months, 3 weeks ago

What we’re seeing from the Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams is a leader and other observations

New York Times  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — When it came to rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in training camp, what you saw from him ultimately confirmed what you heard about him. GO DEEPER Jahns: Caleb Williams' magic act proves the Bears QB is getting better every day Caleb Williams, the player The word you hear a lot is “spin.” Players and coaches often reference …

Bears put their trust in Caleb Williams from Day 1: ‘Let’s go’
8 months ago

Bears put their trust in Caleb Williams from Day 1: ‘Let’s go’

New York Times  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Tight end Cole Kmet was in his second season with the Bears when the organization last reset its clock at quarterback. GO DEEPER Greenberg: Bears tight end Cole Kmet knows it's time for the team to start winning With Williams’ contract signed, that’s all there is left to do now. “But certainly, all those exposures are …

Bears coach Matt Eberflus says No. 1 pick Caleb Williams will open season as No. 1 QB
10 months, 1 week ago

Bears coach Matt Eberflus says No. 1 pick Caleb Williams will open season as No. 1 QB

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams is the Chicago Bears’ starting quarterback. Williams seems to be embracing his new surroundings, whether he’s sitting courtside at a Chicago Sky preseason game, getting a rousing ovation at Wrigley Field or doing regular-guy stuff like shopping at Target. You can certainly feel that in him within five minutes of meeting him.” Williams got …

Bears retain Matt Eberflus, enter another QB-centric offseason: 10 takeaways
1 year, 2 months ago

Bears retain Matt Eberflus, enter another QB-centric offseason: 10 takeaways

New York Times  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The nearly 65 hours of silence could be a result of the Kevin Warren Effect. “So, absolutely we could build something that would be magnificent downtown.” Will Justin Fields return as the Bears’ starting quarterback for the 2024 season? “I know it didn’t go the way Eddie wanted to, being dinged up a little bit there,” …

Bears to keep Eberflus as coach, fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, other assistants
1 year, 2 months ago

Bears to keep Eberflus as coach, fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, other assistants

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears answered their most immediate offseason question. General manager Ryan Poles said he was impressed with Eberflus’ “leadership through hard times.” “We had some adversity early in the season, in the middle of the season, his ability to stand strong and keep the team together was incredible,” Poles said. “I just feel here, with …

With top pick in the draft and big questions about franchise’s future, Bears are on the clock
1 year, 2 months ago

With top pick in the draft and big questions about franchise’s future, Bears are on the clock

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are on the clock. “There’s games you could pinpoint where it’s like, ‘Dang, if this was a different outcome, you’re talking about an 11-win season right there,’” receiver DJ Moore said Monday after his exit interview with Poles and Eberflus. But really, when I look at that, I feel like I left a …

If Justin Fields plays well and wins for the Bears, could he save Matt Eberflus’ job?
1 year, 3 months ago

If Justin Fields plays well and wins for the Bears, could he save Matt Eberflus’ job?

New York Times  

Three years ago this month, the Chicago Bears needed quarterback Mitch Trubisky to start winning games to save jobs — and you knew that then-coach Matt Nagy didn’t exactly want him in there. But now it’s coach Matt Eberflus whose job might be truly saved if Fields continues to improve the rest of the season and the wins add up. …

Bears fire running backs coach David Walker, leaving Eberflus down 2 assistants
1 year, 4 months ago

Bears fire running backs coach David Walker, leaving Eberflus down 2 assistants

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears fired running backs coach David Walker on Wednesday, leaving coach Matt Eberflus down two assistants after defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigned in September and raising more questions about the team’s culture. He also would not say if he felt blindsided by Walker’s situation or the one involving Williams, who resigned Sept. 20, saying …

Greenberg: Can Bears coach Matt Eberflus spin a so-called culture into actual victories?
1 year, 4 months ago

Greenberg: Can Bears coach Matt Eberflus spin a so-called culture into actual victories?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Thursday Night Football featuring Bears vs. Panthers LAKE FOREST, Ill. — At Halas Hall, where the football is bad but the culture is “outstanding” and “awesome” and “the trust is stronger because we take action,” Bears coach Matt Eberflus met the media Wednesday. “The last four games we’re 2-2,” Eberflus said. “Because we’re in …

Bears mailbag: Matt Eberflus’ job security, potential trade candidates, plus Week 5 picks
1 year, 5 months ago

Bears mailbag: Matt Eberflus’ job security, potential trade candidates, plus Week 5 picks

New York Times  

The questions about firings piled up this week. He’s going to be the important voice, and as the new one, maybe the whole “the Bears have never fired a head coach in season” stat becomes irrelevant. GO DEEPER How the Bears — and Justin Fields — wasted Fields’ career day in latest confounding loss Do you think getting stuffed by …

Bears are ‘Eberflustered’ once again after another bad loss
1 year, 5 months ago

Bears are ‘Eberflustered’ once again after another bad loss

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Bears vs. We’ll see if we learn more about the Chase Claypool situation on Monday, but here was the exchange after the game with Bears head coach Matt Eberflus pic.twitter.com/1szdSjTyu5 — Kevin Fishbain October 1, 2023 After reporters returned to the press box, a media relations employee walked around to let us know the …

How the Bears must ramp up the pass rush against Baker Mayfield, Bucs
1 year, 6 months ago

How the Bears must ramp up the pass rush against Baker Mayfield, Bucs

New York Times  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker did not hesitate when asked about the unit’s biggest area of improvement heading into Week 2. Can’t second-guess my calf.” GO DEEPER Bears offense blame game is back: Is it Justin Fields? “Week to week, we do what we think is the best to affect the quarterback, and that certainly …

Eberflus leans on past experience with Bears mired in skid
2 years, 5 months ago

Eberflus leans on past experience with Bears mired in skid

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus remembered the transition going from Toledo to Missouri as an assistant under Gary Pinkel. “It really goes back acquiring players, and also coaching your butt off, just keep staying the course,” Eberflus said. Quarterback Justin Fields said he’s “tired of being just this close” following the loss to Washington. Eberflus said …

Bears hire Colts’ Williams to be their defensive coordinator
3 years, 1 month ago

Bears hire Colts’ Williams to be their defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hired Alan Williams as defensive coordinator under new coach Matt Eberflus on Wednesday. Williams spent the past four seasons as the Colts’ safeties coach while Eberflus was their defensive coordinator. Borgonzi is going to coach the team’s linebackers, and Morgan is the new offensive line coach. The Bears also brought in Philadelphia Eagles executive Ian …

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