Matt Eberflus answers big question about Bears after blowout loss
Nov 9, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks on before a game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago Bears were terrible on offense once again in their loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, but head coach Matt Eberflus has ruled out making one big change that many believe would help resolve some of the issues.
Eberflus was asked on Monday if he will consider having someone other than offensive coordinator Shane Waldron call plays in Week 10 against the New England Patriots. The coach ruled it out.
Matt Eberflus was asked whether the Bears will change offensive play callers. He said no.
"We're looking to find answers and that's where it's at."
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) November 4, 2024
The Bears did not score a touchdown in their 29-9 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. They found the end zone twice in their 18-15 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 8. That game ended on a miraculous walk-off Hail Mary from Jayden Daniels, but Chicago would not have been in position to lose the game on the final play had their offense done its job.
Chicago has scored 21.5 points per game through the first nine weeks of the season. Their passing offense has been a major issue with just 182.1 yards per game, which ranks near the bottom of the NFL. Caleb Williams has made plenty of mistakes, but there have been times where the playcalling is predictable and overly conservative.
Even with their offensive issues, the Bears are 4-3 and still very much in the playoff hunt. They should be able to beat the Patriots at home, but their schedule gets brutal after that with two games each against the Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. The Bears also face the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.
Williams is going to have to play very well over the second half of the season to keep Chicago in postseason contention. If the Bears can’t find ways to score more points, Eberflus might be pressured into demoting Waldron.
