With Matt Eberflus’ time as head coach of the Chicago Bears ostensibly waning, fans are beginning to think about prospective heirs to his throne.
The Bears are in shambles. Between D.J. Moore’s visible frustrations, Tyrique Stevenson’s benching, and Shane Waldron’s shortcomings as the offensive coordinator, it’s an unmitigated disaster in Chicago. But ultimately, as the head of the snake, that all falls on Eberflus. If the team doesn’t right the ship soon, the front office will take matters into their own hands and find someone else to lead them. And notably, they reportedly may not have to look far to land the optimal replacement.
If the job opens…Chicago https://t.co/XudXMHKx5W
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) November 5, 2024
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will be the top name of the upcoming offseason coaching cycle. His play-calling acumen and innovative/aggressive scheme in a points-driven league make him a coveted asset. Meanwhile, KOA Colorado’s Benjamin Allbright predicts he’d welcome the Bears if it became available, which would be a tremendous and noteworthy move for the Bears…