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 they had a “long talk” the following day just to make sure Fields was in a “good spot” and that “his eyes were forward going into the bye week and how we can improve the football team.” “I have the same frustration after every loss,” said Fields, who ranks at or near the bottom of the NFL in most important passing categories.

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Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Cowboys hired former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator Tuesday for his second stint on the Dallas staff. The Cowboys also added Nick Sorensen as special teams coordinator to the staff of coach Brian Schottenheimer, who was hired last week to replace Mike McCarthy. He had spent the previous seven seasons as a linebackers …

The Bears look for an interim coach bump when they visit the struggling 49ers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Bears look for an interim coach bump when they visit the struggling 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Once-promising seasons hit new lows for the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers last week. The two reeling teams will try to get back on track on Sunday when the Bears visit the 49ers in Chicago’s first game under interim coach Thomas Brown. “It’s just been a rocky mountain for real with the injuries and other …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Bears’ Eberflus stands by decision not to run another play prior to blocked FG against Packers
4 months ago

Bears’ Eberflus stands by decision not to run another play prior to blocked FG against Packers

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — A day later, Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus stood by his decision to let the clock wind down rather than run another play prior to a last-second field goal attempt against Green Bay. The Bears ended a chaotic week in which they fired their offensive coordinator with their fourth straight loss, falling 20-19 to the Packers …

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 …

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 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 …

Big-picture answers figure to come soon after Bears wrap up season at Green Bay
1 year, 2 months ago

Big-picture answers figure to come soon after Bears wrap up season at Green Bay

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The big-picture questions for the Chicago Bears will start to be addressed soon. With one game remaining, Eberflus deflected questions this week about quarterback Justin Fields’ future as well as his own and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s. He wouldn’t say if he would continue to call defensive plays — duties he took on when defensive coordinator …

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 …

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