Bears Fire Coach Eberflus After Loss

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus was fired after a disappointing 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions, marking the first midseason firing in the team's history. The decision was made just hours after Eberflus expressed confidence in his future during a scheduled press conference, leading to criticism of the Bears' handling of the situation. Team president Kevin Warren acknowledged that the timing of Eberflus' media availability was poorly executed and admitted that the organization could have approached the firing with more integrity and respect. He emphasized that the decision was made shortly before the press conference but regretted the lack of communication with Eberflus prior to his appearance. In light of Eberflus' historically poor record and questionable decision-making, the Bears have now appointed Thomas Brown as the interim head coach while they prepare for a coaching search. This incident has drawn attention to the Bears' management practices and could impact their future hiring efforts.