Chicago Bears Fire Offensive Coordinator Shane Waldron

The Chicago Bears have dismissed offensive coordinator Shane Waldron due to persistent performance issues, including a 30th-ranked offense and failure to score touchdowns in recent games. Players, including veteran receivers Keenan Allen and D.J. Moore, cited Waldron's overly lenient approach as detrimental, with Allen describing him as 'too nice' and failing to hold players accountable, which allowed problems to escalate during the off-season. Moore criticized Waldron's delayed in-game adjustments, which often came too late to be effective. Despite frustrations with the offense, some players did not explicitly call for Waldron's firing, pointing to a complex relationship between expectations and coaching dynamics. Head coach Matt Eberflus hopes this change will revitalize the team's playoff aspirations, even as the Bears stand at 4-5. The team aims to improve their offensive performance under new coordinator Thomas Brown in upcoming games.