Matt Eberflus Cut Loose by Chicago Bears

In an almost expected turn of events, the Chicago Bears have decided to dispense with Head Coach Matt Eberflus, as stated by various sources. This grim decision comes in light of the team's dreadful performance, resulting in a 23-20 loss against the Detroit Lions.

Losing Streak Culminates in Expulsion

Regrettably, Eberflus's time at the helm of the Bears proved to be rather tumultuous. His stint as head coach concluded with a disappointing 14-32 record, inclusive of a recent 2024 season that culminated in a disheartening 4-8 finish. Following the recent debacle with the Lions, as well as the resulting fallout complete with Eberflus’s justification and prevalent discontent within the locker room, the termination of his services appeared inevitable.

This marks the first instance in the history of the franchise that a coaching reshuffle has taken place mid-season. The dire events of the recent past, however, required an unprecedented step of this nature.

Eberflus Faces Flak for Fateful Clock Management

The now-former Bears coach is being widely criticized for the gross mismanagement of crucial game minutes that could potentially have led to an overtime opportunity when the Bears faced off against the Lions.

During the post-match press conference, Eberflus seemed to brush off this prevalent sentiment, vehemently defending his handling of the calamitous clock management which effectively squandered the Bears’ chances of attempting a game-winning field goal. He asserted that the ending was handled properly, a claim that stirred disagreement among supporters and casual observers alike.

Indeed, this incident stands as a strikingly egregious example of poor clock management, with many calling it one of the worst instances in NFL history.

Eberflus On Job Security and Expectations

When questioned about his impending job security, Eberflus responded confidently, though perhaps with a touch of foreboding, "This is the NFL," he stated. "I know where it is. And I'm just gonna put my best foot forward, and I'm gonna get to work and keep grinding. So that's what we do."

Will he expect to remain the head coach this week? His response was ambiguous at best, "Like I said, I'm just gonna keep grinding and working and that's what I do."

Unfortunately, his recent performance fell short of the Bears' management expectations, leading to a historic decision - the first mid-season coach termination in the franchise's history.