On Friday morning, the Chicago Bears announced that they would be moving on from Matt Eberflus and naming their offensive coordinator Thomas Brown as the interim head coach.
Of course, this firing is a direct result of Chicago’s poor 4-8 start to the season, Eberflus’s Thanksgiving blunder, and poor clock management, which cost his team the chance to beat the Lions.
Immediately after the game, his poor decisions as a coach were criticized, while fans and major analysts all agreed the Bears needed to make a change.
However, during a press conference just hours before his firing, Eberflus was confident in keeping his position.
“I’m confident that I’ll be working onto San Francisco and getting ready for that game,” he said.
Matt Eberflus, two hours ago, asked about his job security:
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 29, 2024
"I'm confident that I'll be working onto San Francisco and getting ready for that game."
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Of course, it was still believed that the Bears would keep Eberflus until the end of the season because it is rare for the organization to fire a head coach midseason.
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With Eberflus’s firing, it’s the first time it’s ever happened, despite some poor coaches making their way through Chicago.
However, it shows that the Bears are no longer willing to settle for mediocre performances, even if it means leaving their comfort zone.
There Was Almost No Bright Spot Of The Matt Eberflus Era
Eberflus ended his coaching tenure with Chicago after two and a half years with little to show.
In 2022, his first season, he led them to a 3-14 record. However, by his second year, there were some promising signs after they improved to 7-10 and looked like they could be playoff contenders with a revamped offense.
It just wasn’t the case, though. Now, after going 4-8 in 2024, his record in Chicago will sit at 14-32, with not much love from fans on his way out.
