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The Bears are still talking to Arlington Heights officials to try to drive down their property tax assessment there. They’ve discussed staying on the Lakefront, including building on a parking lot south of Soldier Field.

The Bears’ meetings to plan the direction of the franchise at the start of a meaningful offseason produced that verdict just days after he finished his second season 7-10. There will be changes, though: The Bears are firing most of their offensive staff, including coordinator Luke Getsy.

Going from 3-14 to 7-10 reflects progress, but the details and detours along the way make the Eberflus decision more complicated.

After coming into the season thinking big, but getting humbled in a 38-10 loss in Week 1 at Soldier Field, the season finale against the Packers at Lambeau Field gives the Bears’ defense a chance to show just how it’s come and just how real its second-half progress is.

With all signs pointing toward his return, Eberflus accounts for the missteps and points to the accomplishments of his tenure.

South East Melbourne captain Mitch Creek has found positives despite the Illawarra Hawks replacing Phoenix in the NBL top six with their 38-point annihilation.

Chicago Bears fans are ending 2023 with quite a bit of discontent with the report that head coach Matt Eberflus is expected to return next season. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Saturday that Eberflus' job is likely safe if ...

You see a lot covering an NFL team for a decade, but the 2023 Bears have presented a unique level of chaos.

If the Bears are inclined to keep Eberflus, he can help his bosses make that case publicly with two convincing wins to close the season.

The South East Melbourne Phoenix had it all stacked against them but delivered a Christmas Day performance full of heart to beat the Tasmania JackJumpers 85-77.

He could help his case to stay if he gets the Bears to 8-9, but there’s no margin for additional embarrassment.