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 was a lot of yelling.” Said the first player: “We felt as players it’s been too many instances where we fought our way back into games to lose because of bad time management and decision-making.” Multiple sources added that the emotions were so high between the players and their head coach that Eberflus left the locker room immediately after his speech and the exchange with players. “As a leader of men,” one of the Bears players said, “you’re supposed to take blame for everything that happens under your watch.” GO DEEPER Bears go from 'HITS' to firing a coach in-season: The Matt Eberflus timeline The first signal that the Bears were going to function differently during this season was the firing of Waldron on Nov. 12, which came two days after losing 19-3 to the New England Patriots and just nine games into his tenure as offensive coordinator.

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Bears coach Johnson and GM Poles are excited about moves to upgrade offensive and defensive lines
1 week, 2 days ago

Bears coach Johnson and GM Poles are excited about moves to upgrade offensive and defensive lines

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST., Ill. — Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles sought to overhaul their team on both sides of the line of scrimmage in free agency and the NFL draft. “Yeah, we want some tough, some gritty, some dirty individuals and we feel pretty good about the two guys we got,” Johnson said. “We got a …

Matt Eberflus jumps right back in, turns back clock with Cowboys after losing Bears job
1 month ago

Matt Eberflus jumps right back in, turns back clock with Cowboys after losing Bears job

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — New Dallas defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus never really stopped to consider a year away from coaching after getting fired by the Chicago Bears. Because I do have the experience of being a head coach for him and to make his job easier.” Eberflus has four assistants from last season’s Chicago staff in defensive passing game coordinator Andre …

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 …

Dallas Cowboys 'make decision on new defensive coordinator' after fans fumed at Jerry Jones' head coach hire
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys 'make decision on new defensive coordinator' after fans fumed at Jerry Jones' head coach hire

Daily Mail  

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to name Matt Eberflus as their new defensive coordinator following an interview today, according to reports. Jerry Jones sparked fan fury when he decided on Brian Schottenheimer as the team's new head coach, and work is now underway to decide his assistants. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, former Bears head coach Eberflus is going …

Can Ben Johnson break with the past and take the Bears into the future?
2 months ago

Can Ben Johnson break with the past and take the Bears into the future?

New York Times  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Ben Johnson isn’t the first coach to walk into his first official day at Halas Hall with a navy suit, an orange tie and a smile. “He also brought it up to me as soon as we talked and I didn’t truly appreciate it,” Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said. My son Conor said, ‘Hey, that’s a …

Bears got it right with Ben Johnson, bringing hope to Chicago at pivotal time
2 months ago

Bears got it right with Ben Johnson, bringing hope to Chicago at pivotal time

New York Times  

Hire the assistant coach who just lost a playoff game where his team was a 9 1/2-point home favorite. We don’t know whether Ben Johnson is going to lead the Bears to the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl, but at this pivotal moment for the consistently embattled charter franchise, he feels like the right guy for a very big …

Bears hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach
2 months ago

Bears hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach

New York Times  

The Chicago Bears have hired Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, the team announced Tuesday, landing arguably the most highly coveted head-coaching candidate in the NFL as they aim to stop a four-year playoff drought. Chicago is turning to Johnson, one of the league’s fastest-rising offensive coaches, in hopes that pairing him with quarterback Caleb Williams …

The Bears turn attention to their coaching search after finishing 5-12
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Bears turn attention to their coaching search after finishing 5-12

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams figured the reality that his rookie season is over would hit once his car was loaded and he was headed home. Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson figures to be at the top of the Bears’ wish list. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel …

All eyes on GM Ryan Poles as the Bears’ search for their next head coach begins
2 months, 2 weeks ago

All eyes on GM Ryan Poles as the Bears’ search for their next head coach begins

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — In 2018, you had a feeling of where the Chicago Bears’ head-coaching search was headed under former general manager Ryan Pace. In chronological order, Pace’s interviews included Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator George Edwards, Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo …

Caleb Williams puts in good word for Kliff Kingsbury, says Bears’ next coach must challenge team
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Caleb Williams puts in good word for Kliff Kingsbury, says Bears’ next coach must challenge team

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears figure to kick their coaching search into another gear after their season finale at Green Bay on Sunday. Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury was a senior offensive analyst at Southern California in 2023, when Caleb Williams was in his second and final season with the Trojans after spending a year at Oklahoma. …

Hiring Ben Johnson seems like the obvious move, but can the Bears actually land him?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hiring Ben Johnson seems like the obvious move, but can the Bears actually land him?

New York Times  

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson saw what the Green Bay Packers did against the Chicago Bears — and he liked it. “We were just like, ‘Let’s just pretend we’re falling or pretend I’m fumbling, but I’m holding on to the ball,’” Goff explained Sunday after the Lions trounced the Bears 34-17 at Soldier Field. You don’t see really stuff …

In search of the next Bears head coach, we visit the Vikings locker room
3 months ago

In search of the next Bears head coach, we visit the Vikings locker room

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — Like a thirsty man wandering through a desert, I required an oasis. I would love Flo to be here.” “If Flo went to Chicago,” said Vikings linebacker and Eden Prairie, Minn., native Blake Cashman, “I don’t think us, as the Vikings, who would want to play against him.” “You know what,” Vikings cornerback Shaq Griffin said. It would …

Caleb Williams’ toughness — physical and mental — stands out as Bears crumble
3 months, 1 week ago

Caleb Williams’ toughness — physical and mental — stands out as Bears crumble

New York Times  

In the final two minutes of a frustrating, disheartening loss against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Thomas Brown did something that Matt Eberflus had refused to do earlier this season. The Chicago Bears’ interim head coach sent in backup quarterback Tyson Bagent for rookie starter Caleb Williams. Brown might not be the Bears’ next coach, but he’s currently in …

Ryan Poles to remain Bears general manager and lead search for new head coach
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ryan Poles to remain Bears general manager and lead search for new head coach

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears will sell candidates for their head coaching job on the opportunity to develop Caleb Williams into the franchise quarterback they’re counting on him to become. Warren said Ryan Poles will remain the Bears general manager and serve as the “point person” in the search for a coach to replace the fired Matt Eberflus. …

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 …

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 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 …

Free-falling Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron
4 months, 1 week ago

Free-falling Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday, hoping to shake up a unit that ranks among the worst in the NFL. He said the decision on whether to retain his offensive coordinator would be “mine alone.” “After evaluating our entire operation, I decided that it is in the best interest of our team to move in a …

Chicago Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in bid to save their season
4 months, 1 week ago

Chicago Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in bid to save their season

Daily Mail  

The Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron amid the team's three-game losing streak. Waldron's offenses have struggled for a number of seasons, with his Seahawks team ranking 20th, 13th and 21st in total yards in 2021, 2022 and 2023 respectively, while this season's Bears are 30th. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron couldn't keep his job after Sunday's performance Caleb …

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 …

Bears fire OC Shane Waldron, Thomas Brown to call plays
4 months, 1 week ago

Bears fire OC Shane Waldron, Thomas Brown to call plays

New York Times  

By Kevin Fishbain, Adam Jahns and Amos Morale III The Chicago Bears have made a change at offensive coordinator. I would like to thank Shane for his efforts and wish him the best moving forward.” GO DEEPER Bears' Matt Eberflus evaluating offensive play caller change The Bears’ recent offensive struggles followed strong play from the unit leading up to the …

Bears are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, coach Matt Eberflus says
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4 months, 1 week ago

Bears are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, coach Matt Eberflus says

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in the wake of another dismal outing, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. “All those adjustments and changes and things that we’re gonna do — we’re still in the evaluation phase of that.” Eberflus vowed to make changes following a 19-3 face-plant against the New …

The Bears offense is broken. They can’t afford to let it break Caleb Williams, too
4 months, 1 week ago

The Bears offense is broken. They can’t afford to let it break Caleb Williams, too

New York Times  

CHICAGO — This year was supposed to be different. And the worst part was that rookie Drake Maye, the third QB taken in this year’s draft, played better than Williams, much like Jayden Daniels, the second pick, did two weeks ago. 99 + 41 = the 5th Pats sack today ‼️ 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/ppqt8toDbk — New England Patriots November 10, …

Bears hire Seahawks’ Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator
1 year, 1 month ago

Bears hire Seahawks’ Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hired Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator on Tuesday, hoping he can get the most out of Justin Fields or a new quarterback if they draft one with the No. Waldron joins coach Matt Eberflus’ staff after spending the past three seasons as offensive coordinator under Pete Carroll in Seattle. The Seahawks’ coaches were looking …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigns, says he has to take care of his health and family
1 year, 6 months ago

Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigns, says he has to take care of his health and family

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears’ season took an unexpected turn Wednesday when defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigned for what he said were personal reasons. “I appreciate the opportunity to work with the Chicago Bears, a storied NFL franchise with a rich history.” Williams’ resignation was part of a wild day at Halas Hall, with quarterback Justin Fields indicating …

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 begin new phase with Poles as GM, Eberflus as coach
2 years, 6 months ago

Bears begin new phase with Poles as GM, Eberflus as coach

Associated Press  

CHICAGO BEARS New faces: GM Ryan Poles, coach Matt Eberflus, LB Joe Thomas, CB Kyler Gordon, S Jaquan Brisker, WR Velus Jones Jr., DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, DL Justin Jones, KR/PR Byron Pringle, QB Trevor Siemian, TE Ryan Griffin, LB Matthew Adams, CB Tavon Young, FB Khari Blasingame, LB Nicholas Morrow, C Lucas Patrick, TE James O’Shaughnessy, DB Dane Cruikshank, WR …

Inside Bears camp: Velus Jones Jr.’s catch, Alan Williams’ evolution and O-line updates
2 years, 7 months ago

Inside Bears camp: Velus Jones Jr.’s catch, Alan Williams’ evolution and O-line updates

New York Times  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — It wasn’t “Big Play Saturday” at Halas Hall for the Bears offense. “I’d hope right now that I’m a little more mature, that I handle situations — adversity — a little bit better,” he said. He’s around the football, and when he is, he turns it over., you saw the first play — tipped ball, and …

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 …

Chicago Bears hire Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator
3 years, 1 month ago

Chicago Bears hire Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears hired Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator on Sunday, raiding the staff of rival Green Bay to find the assistant they feel is best suited to install a successful scheme for Justin Fields. Since Getsy moved into his previous role at the start of the 2020 season, Rodgers has 24 games with multiple touchdown …

Bears interview Pederson, Cook for coach, GM positions
3 years, 2 months ago

Bears interview Pederson, Cook for coach, GM positions

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears interviewed former Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson and Cleveland Browns executive Glenn Cook for their vacant coach and general manager jobs Wednesday. The positions opened Monday when the Bears fired former coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace on the heels of a 6-11 season. He was the Browns’ assistant director of …

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