The Chicago Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron following a 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots, in which the team’s offense showed serious struggles. Waldron, who was in his first year with the Bears, was hired to maximize the talent of Caleb Williams, the rookie quarterback selected first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Before joining the Bears, Waldron had worked with Geno Smith on the Seattle Seahawks, who was named Comeback Player of the Year in 2022.
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However, the Bears‘ offense, led by Williams, has been ineffective, with clear issues in execution and communication on the field. This led the Bears to fire Waldron after a 1-2 start to the season.
The new leader of the Bears’ offense
Now, the responsibility of improving the offense falls to Thomas Brown, who has been promoted from passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator. Brown has experience in the same role with the Carolina Panthers in 2023, which makes him an attractive option for head coach Matt Eberflus.
Brown was one of the finalists for the offensive coordinator position back in January, but the Bears ultimately chose Waldron. Eberflus, for his part, is under pressure, as this marks his third offensive coordinator in less than two years, and the team’s offense continues to rank as one of the least efficient in the league.
“I just want to take the temperature of him, where he’s at, where his confidence level is, which is high. We’re 4-5 and we’ve lost three in a row, and again, it’s about getting us on the right track.” Eberflus said Monday.
The Bears are living a true nightmare
So far this season, the Bears are the only team in the NFL without a passing touchdown during their three-game losing streak.Williams has struggled, ranking near the bottom in several major quarterback categories, including completion percentage, yards per attempt, and sacks taken. Additionally, holding the ball too long remains a problem, putting him in vulnerable positions against opposing defenses.
Despite these challenges, Eberflus remains confident in Williams, highlighting his high confidence level. The team now faces a tough stretch of six divisional games in eight weeks, starting with the Green Bay Packers, in what is a critical season for Eberflus’s job security as head coach.
“Thomas is a bright offensive mind who has experience calling plays with a collaborative mindset. I look forward to his leadership over our offensive coaching staff and his plan for our players.” Eberflus said in a statement.
