Bears fire OC Shane Waldron after team’s embarrassing loss to Patriots, fans ponder about Matt Eberflus’ future

Since the Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, fans are now contemplating head coach Matt Eberflus’ future in Chicago.

Bears fire OC Shane Waldron after team’s embarrassing loss to Patriots, fans ponder about Matt Eberflus’ future

With Bears firing OC Shane Waldron, fans ponder about Matt Eberflus' future (Via WGN-TV/ Chicago Sun-Times)

Looks like the Chicago Bears finally locked their decision about the offensive coordinator Shane Waldron’s future with the team. Just a day after head coach Matt Eberflus indicated that the franchise is considering Waldron’s dismissal, the Bears officially announced the firing. 

NFL Network’s Tom Peliserro reported on Tuesday that the Bears have officially fired the offensive coordinator Waldron following the humiliating loss to the New England Patriots. Offensive Passing Game Coordinator Thomas Brown has been promoted to replace him for the remaining season. 

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After evaluating our entire operation, I decided that it is in the best interest of our team to move in a different direction with the leadership of our offense. This decision was well-thought-out, one that was conducted deliberately and respectfully.

Matt Eberflus said in the official statement

Considering how last season ended for the Windy City, they spent the entire offseason strategizing and executing plans to strengthen the roster. Besides drafting Caleb Williams using the first overall pick, they enhanced their offensive line by adding strong weapons. In this attempt to improve the team, the franchise also brought in Waldron as the OC and Brown, who previously served as Carolina Panthers’ OC. 

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However, with more than half of the season gone, the Bears found themselves at the bottom of the NFC North division, holding a 4-5 record. They were hoping for a win when they entered Sunday’s game against the lowest-ranked offense in New England. 

Unfortunately, they fell apart miserably after not scoring a single touchdown on 23 possessions, resulting in the Patriots’ 19-3 victory. The last touchdown they scored was in the fourth quarter of Week 8, against the Washington Commanders which also ended in a loss.

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Fans react to Bears’ decision to fire OC Shane Waldron

The main reason many believed the Bears fired offensive coordinator Waldron was to facilitate the better development of their star quarterback Williams. Considering that fans now contemplating head coach Eberflus’ future in Chicago. He has come under scrutiny for his lackluster efforts for the team, and his decisions have been heavily questioned by the players over the past few weeks. 

Shane Waldron and Matt Eberflus
Shane Waldron and Matt Eberflus (Via Chicago Sun-Times)

One fan wrote, “Wake me up when Eberflus is also canned,” joined by another who wrote, “Bears fans are begging for the Matt Eberflus tweet.” Here are some of the fan reactions: 

Despite their hopes for a comeback this season, their plans have gone awry. With this loss, they have built a three-game losing streak and the remaining season wouldn’t be any easier as they are scheduled against teams with only a winning record, except the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17.