The Chicago Bears made an enormous transfer, firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron because the staff’s offense continues to battle this season.
And a brand new report says Waldron wasn’t the one downside the Bears thought they’d within the locker room.
Former Bears receiver and present ESPN Chicago radio host Tom Waddle wrote on X Tuesday that Bears gamers weren’t simply pushing for Waldron to be relieved of his duties. They needed Williams, the staff’s No. 1 total choose, benched.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sits on the bench within the closing minutes of a recreation. (AP Picture/Nam Y. Huh)
“After speaking to some individuals with data of the state of affairs, gamers went to Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles asking them to make a change at offensive coordinator,” Waddle wrote on X. “There have additionally been just a few veteran gamers requesting (Tyson) Bagent begins.”
Bagent performed solidly final season as an undrafted rookie, taking part in in 5 video games on account of an injured Justin Fields. He was 2-2 as a starter, throwing for 3 touchdowns, six interceptions, 859 yards and a 65.7% completion price.
Bagent additionally scored two speeding touchdowns and ran for 109 yards on 23 makes an attempt.
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Final week, Williams was taken down 9 occasions within the pocket and has proven accuracy points when he does get the ball off. The Bears fell to the lowly New England Patriots, who had rookie Drake Maye quarterbacking their offense.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, although, mentioned Williams will stay the staff’s starter regardless of Waldron’s dismissal. Thomas Brown, the staff’s go recreation coordinator, has taken over as offensive coordinator with Waldron gone.
“Positively this recreation is rather a lot to study from for myself, simply talking on a number of the situational issues,” Williams mentioned Sunday after the loss, through the New York Put up.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Photographs)
“Clearly, there’s just a few passes each recreation that you simply want you might have again and issues like that. However I believe, situationally, this recreation was an ideal studying expertise for me with a few of these conditions that I might have finished higher for certain.”
Williams’ rookie season didn’t begin off on the suitable foot, however he appeared to be getting his bearings after the staff ripped off a three-game win streak, which included a four-touchdown efficiency in London in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Nevertheless, Williams hasn’t discovered the tip zone via the air within the final three weeks throughout this shedding streak that has dropped the Bears to 4-5. The truth is, the Bears’ offense hasn’t scored a landing in back-to-back weeks.
The Bears have an NFC North gauntlet of their subsequent three video games, too. Williams will probably be dealing with the Inexperienced Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions in that order.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams reacts in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Photographs)
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Williams has thrown for 1,785 yards, 9 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this season with a 60.5% completion price.
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