The Chicago Bears made a historic move this week, doing something they hadn’t done in over a century: firing their head coach midseason. Amid a disappointing season, the team parted ways with Matt Eberflus, who had two years remaining on his five-year contract. Following his firing on Monday morning, Eberflus issued a statement addressing the Bears’ decision to let him go.
“I would like to thank the McCaskey family and Ryan Poles for the opportunity to be a head coach for the Chicago Bears.”
Eberflus went on to thank both the players and fans. You can read his full statement below.
Matt Eberflus released a statement on being fired by the Bears. pic.twitter.com/r8JCHNizel
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History won’t be kind to Matt Eberflus.
Matt Eberflus’s tenure as the head coach of the Chicago Bears is unlikely to be remembered in a good light by most fans. His time with the team was marked by frustrating losses and disappointment. The struggles on the field overshadowed any hope of sustained success, leading to frustration among players, management, and of course the fans.
However, despite his shortcomings as a head coach, Eberflus has shown himself to be a person of high character. His statement demonstrates professionalism, highlighting that while he may not have achieved success as a head coach, he remains a genuinely good person.
All eyes are on Thomas Brown.
Now, the organization has turned the page and officially begun its search for a new head coach. In the interim, Thomas Brown has been selected to take over the head coaching duties. The team will evaluate his performance over the next five games, as they consider their long-term options for the future. The top priority for Brown is likely to ensure that Caleb Williams maintains the offensive success they’ve showcased since the Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron a few weeks ago.
The players aren't holding back lol https://t.co/QFU007qT3L pic.twitter.com/Wi75Ys3fpV
— Dave (@dave_bfr) November 30, 2024
Having earned two promotions in the last three weeks, it’s crucial for Brown to maintain this offensive momentum while also proving he can lead the entire team. As head coach, his responsibilities extend far beyond those of an offensive coordinator. It will be a big test for the 38-year old rising star, who many believe he will get a head coaching gig even if that doesn’t end up being in Chicago.
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@TWTY and @ Dr Steven Race and DEI. Let me just ask what your “wealth manager” or “financial advisor” tells you to do first, middle and last? Diversify your portfolio. The first word in DEI. WHY? To broaden your base of knowledge, spread your risk. So TWTY, why are you whining, crying, complaining about broadening your field of options? Someone can obviously be White and mentally efficient, just as easily as Black and the same. Are you arguing about hiring an obviously inferior White coach, over a competent Black coach, because it is DEI? I’m not going to. compare Lovie… Read more »
All – Thomas Brown is a newbie head coach and has only been offensive coordinator for a dozen games. BUT, he knows he is young, inexperienced and will be wrong sometimes. Good. He also worked with a tremendous coaching organizations with Sean McVay and we HOPE he will have a coaching staff of 33-35 coaches. HE is the reason we have some hope. Because he was “named” passing game coordinator, although, if you look at the difference between his last three games and Shane Waldron’s last three games, it is obvious Waldron didn’t want to listen at all. But filling… Read more »
“Good character.” In much of civil society throughout history, consideration of others, respectability, honor has been a core value. And rightfully so. It is difficult have a functioning society without those values. But we have become skewed and thus, skewered. You STILL have to do your job, good character or crass, inconsiderate or base. Good character maybe buys you a little leeway, but you still have to KNOW your job, and DO your job. In sports, the reason I follow and live it, is because it is difficult to bullshit your way to success. It is difficult to “nice guy”… Read more »
Eberflus: strong, determined, and defiant until the end!