The Bears look for an interim coach bump when they visit the struggling 49ers
2 weeks, 3 days 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 stuff we’ve had to go through this season,” receiver Deebo Samuel said. We’re still believing in this locker room.” Chaotic education Williams described Eberflus’ firing as “interesting” and “tough” and vowed to “roll with the punches” while insisting the chaos and turnover of the past few weeks could help him handle similar situations in the future. We’ve seen that stuff get better in practice and we’ve seen it carry over into games.” Stop the run San Francisco’s usually stout run defense has been anything but that this season.

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Bears fall flat in their first game under interim coach Thomas Brown
2 weeks ago

Bears fall flat in their first game under interim coach Thomas Brown

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Chicago Bears responded to the first in-season coach firing in franchise history with a dud. “We got our butts kicked,” interim coach Thomas Brown said in his first game in place of the fired Matt Eberflus. “There’s no other way to say it.” Eberflus was fired on Nov. 29 after a string of bad late-game …

Bears bring an interim coach into their meeting against the struggling 49ers
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bears bring an interim coach into their meeting against the struggling 49ers

Associated Press  

Chicago at San Francisco Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 4. Key injuries WRs Keenan Allen and DJ Moore, RBs D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson, DB Elijah Hicks and OL Ryan Bates all missed practice on Wednesday for Chicago.. San Francisco DE Nick Bosa and LT Trent Williams are in danger of missing their third straight …

Bears interim coach Thomas Brown insists he’s focused on task at hand and not what his future holds
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bears interim coach Thomas Brown insists he’s focused on task at hand and not what his future holds

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Thomas Brown insists he’s focused on the job at hand and not the one he might have down the line. He spent last season as Carolina’s offensive coordinator and the previous three on Sean McVay’s staff with the Los Angeles Rams — the final two as assistant head coach. “I think it is a stepping stone …

Chicago Bears could find working with interim coach Thomas Brown different than with Matt Eberflus
3 weeks, 2 days 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 weeks, 2 days 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 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Bears’ Eberflus stands by decision not to run another play prior to blocked FG against Packers
1 month 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 are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, coach Matt Eberflus says
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1 month, 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 …

Bears have back-to-back losses and are at a potential tipping point heading into game vs. Patriots
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bears have back-to-back losses and are at a potential tipping point heading into game vs. Patriots

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are at a potential tipping point with back-to-back losses heading into their game against the New England Patriots on Sunday. “We have to win this game to get back on track and get above.500 again.” Chicago simply can’t afford to stumble against the Patriots in a game featuring quarterbacks drafted with two of …

Bears' Passing Explosion vs. Commanders: Can Chicago Extend Their Winning Streak?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bears' Passing Explosion vs. Commanders: Can Chicago Extend Their Winning Streak?

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears are looking to extend their winning streak to 4 games against the Washington Commanders in a crucial NFC North matchup. Both teams boast strong offenses and defenses, but the Bears' experience and home-field advantage give them the edge. The Bears' offense has shown flashes of brilliance, with quarterback Caleb Williams playing a key role in the offense's …

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

Williams, Bears look to stop skid while Rams hope to build on dramatic win
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Williams, Bears look to stop skid while Rams hope to build on dramatic win

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Bears by 1½. 1 overall draft pick showed some progress last week when he threw for a Bears rookie record of 363 yards. … The Bears could have all their top playmakers available, with six-time Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen returning to practice on a limited basis …

Bears to keep Eberflus as coach, fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, other assistants
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Examining NFL’s 3 coaching vacancies and 9 other teams facing decisions: Sando’s Pick Six
1 year ago

Examining NFL’s 3 coaching vacancies and 9 other teams facing decisions: Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Monday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. While turning over football operations to Bill Belichick would go against the Chargers’ established ways, working out a deal with the Patriots could include New England paying much of the coach’s salary. “Pierce could get that job because there isn’t a lead guy you …

What can Bears accomplish in final 7 games? QB, head coach, free-agent decisions loom
1 year, 1 month ago

What can Bears accomplish in final 7 games? QB, head coach, free-agent decisions loom

New York Times  

In a team meeting Monday, Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus talked to players about what worked in their three wins over the past six weeks. With seven games to go, here are seven things the Bears’ decision-makers can accomplish. No organization wants to go through a coaching change after two seasons, but over the next seven games — like at …

Bears QB Justin Fields missed his 4th straight game; Eberflus wouldn’t say if he’ll play next week
1 year, 1 month ago

Bears QB Justin Fields missed his 4th straight game; Eberflus wouldn’t say if he’ll play next week

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields missed his fourth consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb. And while Carolina has one of the league’s worst offenses, Chicago has been stingy in recent weeks, holding opponents under 300 yards in three of the past five games. KEY NUMBER 3 — The Bears had three sacks, just the …

Bears fire running backs coach David Walker, leaving Eberflus down 2 assistants
1 year, 1 month 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, 2 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 …

At 0-3 after a week of bad news, the Bears are in crisis mode
1 year, 2 months ago

At 0-3 after a week of bad news, the Bears are in crisis mode

Associated Press  

Consider it a crisis for the Chicago Bears. You’ve gotta have belief in the coaches, belief in the players, belief in the man sitting next to you and the work that we put in every single day and knowing that we’re gonna get better and knowing that history shows you that in the NFL, if you do that, if you’re …

Bears wrap up dismal week with disappointing performance in 41-10 loss in KC
1 year, 2 months ago

Bears wrap up dismal week with disappointing performance in 41-10 loss in KC

Associated Press  

— The Chicago Bears could have turned around what had been a miserable week with 60 minutes of inspired football Sunday. But things went sideways Wednesday, when Williams abruptly resigned “to take care of my health and family,” keeping the Bears short-handed while they prepared for one of the league’s best offenses. “Everybody’s got to take a hard look at …

Mahomes pulled early in Chiefs’ rout of Bears: Where does Chicago turn after disastrous week?
1 year, 2 months ago

Mahomes pulled early in Chiefs’ rout of Bears: Where does Chicago turn after disastrous week?

New York Times  

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes got to leave work early Sunday after going 24-for-33 passing for 272 yards and three touchdowns in less than three quarters of his team’s 41-10 win versus the Chicago Bears. The Athletic’s instant analysis: Loss caps a bad week for the Bears Games like the Bears’ 41-10 loss to the Chiefs are ones that …

How the Bears must ramp up the pass rush against Baker Mayfield, Bucs
1 year, 3 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 …

NFL Week 1 takeaways: Brock Purdy is fine, the Bears are not and standout players
1 year, 3 months ago

NFL Week 1 takeaways: Brock Purdy is fine, the Bears are not and standout players

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. We saw San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy coast in his return from the UCL injury he suffered in January’s NFC Championship Game … and Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears not looking much different from the end of 2022. The Athletic NFL writers …

Bears get to see how they stack up after making big changes
1 year, 3 months ago

Bears get to see how they stack up after making big changes

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears made big moves in the offseason they hope will help catapult them from the bottom of the NFL. “I would say I feel better about the identity overall, just because we’re in the system one more year, the coaches are more familiar with the players, the players that we have, bringing the new …

Bears mailbag: Luke Getsy’s future? Velus Jones Jr.’s struggles? ‘Hard Knocks’?
2 years, 1 month ago

Bears mailbag: Luke Getsy’s future? Velus Jones Jr.’s struggles? ‘Hard Knocks’?

New York Times  

You would never know the Bears are 3-6 this week. For example, here’s a look at the Bears’ personnel packages in the first six games — “11 personnel” is one running back, one tight end and three wide receivers. — Jason L. The Bears would be a strong candidate, and they’ll likely be one of the teams that can be …

Bears get extra time to regroup following frustrating loss
2 years, 2 months ago

Bears get extra time to regroup following frustrating loss

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields was feeling it physically and mentally after a third straight loss. The Chicago Bears’ quarterback vented following a 12-7 loss to the struggling Washington Commanders, frustrated by missed opportunities and a little banged up to add to his misery. “He’s a little bit sore today,” coach Matt Eberflus said Friday. “But he’ll be OK.” …

Bears begin new phase with Poles as GM, Eberflus as coach
2 years, 3 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 …

Chicago Bears hire Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator
2 years, 10 months 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’ Nagy focused on ending year with win, not his future
2 years, 11 months ago

Bears’ Nagy focused on ending year with win, not his future

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears appear to be in for some big changes once the season ends, and no one needed to remind coach Matt Nagy what that means for him. “If it goes that way, it’s meant to be.” For now, he’s focused on the final game and trying to end a dismal season on a more positive note. …

Key Bears players search for meaning in 4-10 season
2 years, 11 months ago

Key Bears players search for meaning in 4-10 season

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears close out a 4-10 season without much meaning in the final three games for many players. “Hopefully we just keep building up the younger guys, getting them more confident with playing and stuff like that.” Mooney is focused on fortifying the quarterback-receiver relationship with Fields as they prepare to play the league’s worst …

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