The questions flew toward Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus like poison-tipped arrows after the previously 2-7 New England Patriots embarrassed his team 19-3 at Soldier Field in Week 10. “How do you defend your work as head coach when it looks this bad?” one reporter asked. If that wasn’t pointed enough, try this one: “Ultimately, you are going to be held accountable to that, perhaps maybe even to the point of termination.
Are you willing to be fired without ever exploring the possibility that the offense could be better with better game planning and play calling by changing the coordinator?” Advertisement As angst rises in Chicago following what could be a fateful Bears defeat, the Pick Six column dives into the team’s predicament. We’ll address the offensive coordinator change Eberflus would not rule out, Caleb Williams’ 38-sack start, culpability beyond the coaching staff and organizational dynamics likely to limit the team’s options if this season does lead to a head-coaching change. We’ll also raise a contrarian possibility: that the Bears are about where they were always going to be, except with a couple of unforeseen crises to navigate.
Continued turbulence seems likely given the Bears’ next six games: one against the 6-3 Green Bay Packers , two against the 8-1 Detroit Lions , two against the 7-2 Minnesota Vikings , one against the 5-4 San Francisco 49ers . The full Pick Six lineup this week: • Bears’ dynamics • Is a Chiefs loss even possibl.