Matt Eberflus’ dismissal from Bears came after ‘s— show’ postgame locker room speech: report

The Chicago Bears made a bold move by firing head coach Matt Eberflus following a disappointing loss to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. The decision came swiftly after a crucial moment in the game where rookie quarterback Caleb Williams failed to get a play off in time, costing the team a shot at overtime.

Despite having a timeout left, Eberflus failed to use it as the clock ran down and the offense scrambled to get set. The missed opportunity left players and fans frustrated, leading to questions about Eberflus’ leadership and decision-making.

In the aftermath of the game, team president and CEO Kevin Warren expressed his disappointment in the team’s performance, emphasizing the need for improvement. Eberflus’ post-game speech in the locker room was described as a “s— show” by a player, with star cornerback Jaylon Johnson stepping in to voice his frustration with the team’s recent struggles.

Eberflus’ tenure with the Bears had been marred by a string of close losses, with a 5-19 record in one-score games – the worst in NFL history with at least 20 games. The tipping point came during a memorable Hail Mary play against the Washington Commanders, where a miraculous catch sealed the Bears’ fate.

Ultimately, the Bears decided to part ways with Eberflus, making him the first head coach in franchise history to be fired mid-season. The team turned to Thomas Brown as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.

The decision to move on from Eberflus was a tough one, but necessary for the Bears to turn their season around. As the team looks ahead to the future, they will need to regroup and refocus under new leadership to salvage their season and compete at a higher level in the league.