'We're looking at everything' – Bears HC Matt Eberflus addresses the potential of altering the offensive coaching staff
The Chicago Bears dropped to a new low on Sunday after losing a third consecutive game, this time in front of the home crowd, to a much inferior opponent.As a result, Soldier Field was filled with a warranted amount of boo's and cries for changes to be made on the team's coaching staff after this […]
The Chicago Bears dropped to a new low on Sunday after losing a third consecutive game, this time in front of the home crowd, to a much inferior opponent.
As a result, Soldier Field was filled with a warranted amount of boo's and cries for changes to be made on the team's coaching staff after this game.
While speaking to the media after the game, Bears' head coach Matt Eberflus said everything will be on the table, which includes changing the offensive play-caller.
"We'll have to look at everything," Eberflus said. "We're going to look at everything there, on offense, defense and kicking. When you lose three games, there's a disconnect. You know, not just on offense, it's about playing complementary football, helping each other out, seizing opportunities and creating momentum."
However, over the last two games, the offense and specifically offensive coordinator Shane Waldron have been the main issues holding the rest of the team back. In those two games, the Bears have failed to score a touchdown and scored just 12 points, including just three points on Sunday.
There's no excuse for that level of production considering the talent the Bears have on that side of the ball and a change in who's calling the plays should seriously be considered this time around. If not, the coaches could risk losing the locker room and in turn the remainder of the season. Even though that's not something Eberflus thinks could happen to his locker room.
"I do believe in those guys," Eberflus added. "They have faith in us working together. I believe in our football team. I believe in the leaders in the football team, and we'll just have to get back to work."
A change in the offensive play-caller at this point in the season might not be the magic fix that puts the team's season back on track, but it's a start. The staff has other talented minds in place outside of Waldron to turn to as the play-caller just to see if something creates a spark.
"They're not going to reinvent the wheel," QB Caleb Williams said when asked about the possibility of changing the play-caller. "We're midseason and it's not a decision for me. I have to do what coach says, I have to do with whatever decision he makes. I'm gonna have to be fine with it. Will I be able to adapt? Yes, I will. We will be able to adapt whatever decision he makes, and then, from there, we have to go out there and execute and win games."
Even though the offense has been the bulk of the concern, Waldron isn't the only one going to be on the hot seat on Monday. Eberflus will have an important decision to make on Monday and the result of that decision could impact his own job status.
"It's part of the job, it's part of it, but you got to stand strong," Eberflus said. "You got to be the same leader that you've always been. And make the necessary adjustments that you need to make. You know, be strong and courageous throughout it all. Look at each other in the eye, tell each other the truth, and that's how I know to do it."
