Bears Fire OC Waldron Amid Eberflus Pressure

The Chicago Bears are facing significant turmoil following their third consecutive loss, including a 19-3 defeat by the New England Patriots. This losing streak has intensified scrutiny on head coach Matt Eberflus, leading to the firing of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, with Thomas Brown taking over the role. Despite these changes, Eberflus confirmed that rookie quarterback Caleb Williams will remain the starter, amidst rumors of players requesting his benching due to performance struggles. Williams, the first overall pick in the 2024 draft, has faced challenges with a faltering offensive line, contributing to his nine sacks in the game against the Patriots. This upheaval has placed general manager Ryan Poles, who orchestrated the trade for Williams, under pressure as the team evaluates further changes to salvage their season. The Bears now sit at 4-5 and face a challenging schedule ahead, beginning with a game against the Green Bay Packers.