Just a week ago, the Chicago Bears parted ways with their former offensive coordinator, Shane Waldron. Since then, new details have emerged about the challenges under Waldron’s leadership, dating back to the team’s OTAs in May. Many current players in the locker room have criticized his approach to practice, claiming he didn’t consistently push them to strive for greatness.
Notably, wide receiver Keenan Allen shared feedback about Waldron’s tenure. On the day Waldron was fired, Allen described him as “too nice of a guy” and elaborated, saying, “During OTAs and training camp, he kind of fell into a trap of letting things slide and not holding people accountable. Those things obviously lead to a slippery slope.”
While such criticism might be dismissed if it came from a single player, multiple sources within the team have echoed similar concerns, painting a broader picture of why Waldron’s time in Chicago came to an end.
Cole Kmet indirectly confirms these reports.
During his weekly podcast, The 85 with Cole Kmet, the Bears’ tight end was asked about the differences he noticed in the team’s offense under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. Kmet didn’t hold back, offering what appears to be a pointed critique of former OC Shane Waldron.
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“He demands a certain standard in terms of the way we practice and operate. I think guys’ really bought into that. At the end of the day, guys’ bought in and that is why you saw a better product on the field.”
Report after report paints a consistent picture of Shane Waldron’s time in Chicago: he struggled with attention to detail, and the players in the locker room never fully embraced his vision. This is typical in the NFL, where players quickly sense whether a coach—or even a teammate—has that “it factor.” Just look at DJ Moore’s performance this week. It’s clear that he and others are more energized and, as Cole Kmet pointed out, have immediately bought into Thomas Brown’s fresh approach to the offense.
DJ and every Bears player needs to shut the F up, and let their performance speak for them.
As a Captain, DJ should be leading by example, getting offensive teammates to perfect their plays and focus on improving himself instead of blasting coaches like a bitch.
Now, in private, if he wants to give it to the coaches and have serious discussions on how best to improve the team to win, that would be awesome.
But airing out your grievances in public is bullcrap. This isn’t Seinfeld!
DJ Moore is the best football player on the Bears roster — it’s not close.
But.. a Team Captain who quits (in multiple games) and will soon be paid $27.5 million per — needs to go.
Let DJ quit on.some other team!
@Tred That joke that Breer was overheard making about Michelle Obama and Elon Musk should have gotten him banned.
D.J a gadget player? LOL–I think Breer lost some street cred on that one. D.J has been a little Diva since he got paid but he is the best player on our team.
Two of my faves, Dr. M and Scoob, just cannot let go. Follow the path of Tred, Sam, and Barry to the House of Redemption. It is the Last House on the Left with black and red lights inside. Dua Lipa is singing in the background. Upon entering, soothe your mind and remove any fear of radical change for the Bears. Worry not, it will be like the Glorius English Revolution, not the bloody French Revolution. I promise.