The Chicago Bears have been mired in a long stretch of mediocrity, with fans growing increasingly upset over underperformance, poor game management, and a lack of progress. After yet another rough loss, it’s not surprising that many fans would want a change, and “Fire Flus” has become a rallying cry for those calling for Eberflus’s replacement.
Frustrated Bears fans voiced their displeasure by chanting for Matt Eberflus to be fired, further intensifying the pressure on the head coach’s job security.
Eberflus responded by stating that the team will “evaluate everything from the top to the bottom” after the Bears failed to score a touchdown in consecutive games.
With the team now sitting at 4-5 for the season, the organization faces a critical decision about whether to continue on their current path.
The head coach acknowledged that changes in play-calling duties could be considered if he remains in charge.
After a disappointing 29-9 loss to the Cardinals, Eberflus had previously supported offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, but he conceded that “we’re looking at everything” following another poor performance against the Patriots.
Bears safety Kevin Byard, when asked if he still had faith in the coaching staff, refused to place blame on the coaches and instead pointed to the players. “I’m not gonna go there,” Byard said. “At the end of the day, we’ve got to play better. We’ve got to win.”
Quarterback Caleb Williams has expressed confidence in his ability to adjust if the Bears decide to make a change at offensive coordinator. The top overall draft pick noted, “They’re not going to reinvent the wheel.” He added, “It’s not a decision for me. I have to do what Coach says, and whatever decision he makes, I have to be fine with it. Will I be able to adapt? Yes, I will. We’ll adapt, whatever decision Coach makes. Then, we have to go out and execute and win games.”
Although the Bears have never fired an offensive coordinator midseason, it seems that Shane Waldron is not the only one facing mounting scrutiny.
Head coach Matt Eberflus also addressed the growing calls from fans to fire him, particularly the “Fire Flus” chants echoing through Soldier Field. Eberflus downplayed the added pressure, saying, “I know it’s part of the job, it’s part of it.” He emphasized the need to stay strong in such situations, stating, “You’ve got to be the same leader you’ve always been and make the necessary adjustments. Be strong and courageous throughout it all, look each other in the eye, tell each other the truth, and that’s how I know to do it.”
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