It finally happened. The Bears have fired Matt Eberflus, a move that was painfully overdue before the season even started. Watching this team slowly fall to irrelevancy after that crushing loss to the Commanders has made it Eberflus couldn’t work long term. This latest collapse against the Lions was just the icing on the cake—a meltdown so complete that it demanded action.
Let’s be real—this move should have happened months ago. It’s no surprise that the Bears found themself in this position after ignoring the obvious signs of dysfunction. Thomas Brown has been named interim head coach, and his work as offensive coordinator has been a breath of fresh air. Compared to the stagnant play calling of his predecessor, Brown has shown the ability to get the right plays on the field.
It’s going to be interesting to see what Brown does with this opportunity. The remainder of the season gives him a chance to showcase his coaching abilities to the Bears and other organizations.
The firing was overdue, the meltdown was inevitable. Are the Bears finally on the right path or are they repeating the same mistakes they have been for the past few years.