The Latest Breaking News from Matt Eberflus

ESPN's Matt Bowen explains why Bears S Jaquan Brisker is the perfect fit for Matt Eberflus' defense.

CHICAGO — The Matt Eberflus era in Chicago officially will begin when the Bears open their season against the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 11 at Soldier Field, according to the 2022 schedule the team released Thursday night.

Matt Eberflus made it clear he wants Bears alumni to be involved with the team, and that starts with Charles Tillman at rookie minicamp.

Eberflus is taking a much different approach to his defense than predecessor Matt Nagy did with the offense. And, in that context, “different” always means “better.”

With his 4.31 speed, the third-round draft pick’s versatility gives OC Luke Getsy a lot to work with. “Let’s start him out at receiver and then let’s see what he can do,” coach Matt Eberflus said, “moving him around to different spots and getting him the ball because he is…

Get over it. The Bears would’ve benefitted from taking a wide receiver in the second round, but they might’ve solidified their secondary for years to come with these two rookies.

Among the things Bears QB Justin Fields has been focusing on this offseason is a quicker release. See what that looks like here:

Opening the mailbag to look at the Alabama and Ohio State QBs. Plus, when Jadeveon Clowney will sign, Justyn Ross going undrafted, the Patriots’ confusing draft and more.

CHICAGO — NFL draft weekend always has been about excitement, the unbridled kind Ja’Tyre Carter felt Saturday afternoon when an unidentified number from Illinois popped up on his smartphone. Carter knew this was his life-changing moment and didn’t care that he had no clue who was talking to him when…