Barring a miraculous turnaround, it appears that the current head coach of the Chicago Bears, Matt Eberflus, is in his final season with the team. Eberflus has a record of 6 wins and 22 losses, resulting in an embarrassing winning percentage of .176, which is the lowest in Chicago Bears history.
Despite having six games left in the 2023 season, it seems fair to start considering potential replacements for Eberflus.
Bears players are fed up
Currently, the Chicago Bears are struggling to win, and there appears to be a rift between the head coach and the players. According to a source, a player on the Bears expressed a lack of confidence in Matt Eberflus and stated the current culture is not great despite opposing reports out of Halas Hall. He is also not alone as other players share a similar view. The player also emphasized a desire to simply win games which has taken a toll on the locker room.
The Chicago Bears need to pursue Jim Harbaugh
This is where bringing in someone like Jim Harbaugh makes sense and could address a significant need for the franchise.
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Harbaugh has a track record of success, with a head coaching record of 49–22–1 in the NFL and 141–52 in college. He also has a 5-3 record in the NFL playoffs. Harbaugh’s proven success aligns well with what a young team like the Bears. His leadership style could replace the current approach (no more HITS principal), emphasizing accountability and consistent results.
The timing for Harbaugh’s potential move to the NFL seems perfect. Michigan is positioned to contend/win a National Title. Considering the controversies surrounding the team, it would make sense for Harbaugh to leave on a high note.
Chicago appears to be an ideal destination for a new head coach. The Bears possess draft capital and rank in the top 6 in cap space for 2024. Depending on Justin Fields performance down the stretch, they may already have a franchise quarterback. Even if they opt to part ways with Fields, the next head coach will likely have the number 1 overall pick, courtesy of the Carolina Panthers, allowing them to choose a quarterback of their preference in the draft.
Harbaugh being hired could elevate the Bears to a national spotlight once again, given Chicago’s status as one of the largest markets in the NFL. A move like this would not only make a significant impact but also align with the apparent need for a new direction within the franchise. If the Bears are committed to turning their things around, discussions about bringing in Harbaugh should be seriously considered.
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Or maybe even Jack Pardee.
The history of Bears’ coaching is legendary. Just like their QB history.
The Bears should hire the ghost of Abe Gibron.
If Eberflus is relieved of duties (please) at the end of the season, or before, I’m sure that Warren, or Poles and Warren if Poles stays on, will do their due diligence before hiring a coach. Two years ago, Poles got the job, was handed a short list of coaching candidates, and had to pull the trigger almost immediately, so he went with a guy he knew that had integrity and a plan. Unfortunately, that guy also didn’t know how to drive the whole team to victories on a regular basis. This time, Warren and Poles can start their due… Read more »
For those who keep saying draft Harrison at #1, I don’t think any rookie WR is worth possibly 2-3 additional #1s and a couple #2s over the next couple years. Especially when your team has 4+ dire needs elsewhere on your team. Such as QB, DE, Safety, Center, and DL.
The Bears are not San Francisco needing just one player to tip the scales. They can get Nabers or Odunze later in the top 10 and be just fine at WR. Nabers might even fit the Bears better.
Ah, the usual quote from the mystery player… or is he named somewhere I missed?
I think it has been obvious for a while to any unbiased observer that the Bears’ culture is poor. They’ve had two years of arrests, mystery departures, traded for a diva player who refused to perform, parted with coaches under mysterious circumstances, played undisciplined, frequently brain dead football, and lost at historic levels…
That said, unless the player, or players, are named – and we all know that’s not likely – I’ll make my own assessment of where this team is at.