Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown has been promoted to the position vacated by Waldron’s departure
CHICAGO — Shane Waldron has been fired as offensive coordinator of the Chicago Bearsless than 10 months after being hired for the position.
Los Bears They announced the dismissal this Tuesday, one day after the head coach Matt Eberflus promised “changes” and “adjustments” for the Bears. The aerial game coordinator, Thomas Brownhas been promoted to the position of offensive coordinator.
“After evaluating our entire operation, I decided it was in the best interest of our team to move in a different direction with the leadership of our offense,” he said. Eberflus in a statement issued by the team. “This decision was a well thought out one, one that was made deliberately and respectfully. I want to thank Shane for his efforts and I wish him the best for the future.
The Caleb Williams-Shane Waldron duo lasted just nine games before the Bears ended the experiment. Justin Casterline/Getty Images
Los Bears They had not changed offensive coordinators in half a season since Perry Moss became the first offensive coordinator appointed to Chicago in 1970.
Waldron had come under scrutiny due to the offense’s overall poor performance and the rookie quarterback’s recent struggles. Caleb Williams.
Los Bears (4-5) have lost three straight games, scoring a total of just 27 points in that span, and are averaging just 277.6 yards per game this season, the third-lowest figure in the league. NFL.
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Waldron45 years old, was hired by the Bears on January 23, after spending the previous three seasons as offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks. Replaced Luke Getsywho was fired after two years at Chicagobut to become offensive coordinator for Las Vegas Raidersonly to be terminated, too, earlier this month.
Eberflus noted during the hiring cycle last winter that Bears They were looking for a “grandmaster” for the offensive coordinator position, possibly anticipating that they would use the first overall pick in the draft on a quarterback.
Despite the turnover in most of the offensive assistant positions, and the allocation of large draft capital and free agency resources to improving offensive talent, including the No. 1 overall pick with Williams, Chicago has disappointed after 10 days of the regular season.
Los Bears They are located near the bottom of the NFL in points scored (No. 24), yards per carry (No. 28), yards per pass (No. 30), total yards (No. 30), third downs (No. 31) and yards per play (No. 31 ).
In last Sunday’s home defeat against the New England Patriots, Williams He completed 16 of his 30 pass attempts for 120 yards, his lowest output since throwing for 93 yards in his season debut. NFL in front of the Tennessee Titans. Collectively, the offensive Chicago He went 1 for 14 on first downs (7 percent), his worst mark since 2012.
Williams He was also captured nine times by the Patriotsbringing their total from the past three matches to 18. During the recent losing streak of Chicago, Williams He has suffered the three games with the highest percentage of rushes against in his career.
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Brown is one season away from having served as offensive coordinator for the Carolina Pantherscoinciding with the debut campaign of Bryce Youngfirst global recruit of 2023. Brown He spent three campaigns with Los Angeles Rams coaching tight ends and was also the team’s assistant head coach from 2021 to 2022.
Brown He also has play calling experience at the collegiate level, having served as offensive coordinator and running backs coach for Miami from 2016 to 2018.
“Thomas He is a brilliant offensive mind who has experience calling plays with a collaborative mentality. “I look forward to his leadership taking control of our group of offensive assistants, and his plan for our players,” he said. Eberflus.
