There is a first time for everything. In the case of the Chicago Bears, it marled the first time in 105 years they fired a head coaching during an NFL season.
Matt Eberflus is out and OC Thomas Brown will replace the coach who botched the end of Thanksgiving’s loss to the Detroit Lions with astonishingly bad clock management.
The reports surfaced and shortly afterward the team announced the change and released s atatement:
“This morning, after meeting with [chairman] George [H. McCaskey] and [President and CEO] Kevin [Warren], we informed Matt of our decision to move in a different direction with the leadership of our football team and the head-coaching position,” said Bears general manager Ryan Poles. “I thank Matt for his hard work, professionalism and dedication to our organization. We extend our gratitude for his commitment to the Chicago Bears and wish him and his family the best moving forward.”
“I support Ryan and the decision that was made this morning. We understand how imperative the head-coaching role is for building and maintaining a championship-caliber team, leading our players and our organization,” said Warren. “Our fans have stood by us and persevered through every challenge, and they deserve better results. Our organizational and operational structure is strong, focused, aligned and energized for the future.”
