Has Matt Eberflus lost the team? DJ Moore’s reaction paints a clear picture
The Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus hold an underwhelming 14-27 record after taking over the head coach position in 2022.
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DJ Moore, Matt Eberflus (Image via Imago/ESPN)
Chicago Bears are 4-4 after losing two games in quick succession as the Washington Commanders snapped their three-game winning streak. The chaos unraveled even further when DJ Moore walked off the field amid a game in Week 9.
Arizona Cardinals drubbed the Chicago Bears 26-9 last week. DJ Moore walked off the field amid the game. prompting rumors he might be done with Chicago. The game also saw Caleb Williams, the rookie quarterback staying on the field despite the game being decided. The decision didn’t sit well with WIlliams or the critics. The Bears’ players have rallied, asking the coach to take up accountability for the loss.
Throughout the week, several Bears players, including team captains All-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson and rising tight end Cole Kmet, have voiced criticism of the coaching staff. It comes amid a time when Matt Eberflus has an underwhelming 14-27 record as head coach in Chicago.
Ahead of the Week 10 game against the New England Patriots, DJ Moore was asked on the Bernstein and Holmes Show if he felt Coach Matt Eberflus had “lost this football team.” The recently extended player’s response was noticeably reserved, lacking a strong endorsement of his head coach.
I want to say no. The message yesterday was that we know we’re 4-4 now. It’s just like being 0-0. But you’ve just got to go out there and start stacking wins like we did. And that’s the best thing you can do is win and let the chips fall how they fall after they do so.
DJ Moore said
DJ Moore finds himself in a familiar situation to his time with the Carolina Panthers: an elite wide receiver posting strong numbers, yet not seeing results translate to team success. The Bears structured their roster around Caleb Williams with the expectation of making a playoff push, but their 4-4 record has fallen short of those ambitions.
Midway through the season, the Chicago Bears and Matt Eberflus are going back to the drawing board
The Chicago Bears’ offense haven’t been at their best this season. They have consistently struggled to put up points in the first quarter, an issue DJ Moore highlighted during a recent radio appearance.
The Bears have Caleb Williams, drafted first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, at the centre to lead their team. RB D’Andre Swift and a strong receiving corps featuring Moore, six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen, and 2024 first-round pick Rome Odunze form a core with Williams. They currently rank 28th in total yards and 19th in points per game.
Despite the challenging times, Matt Eberflus defended his offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, noting that he wouldn’t remove Waldron from play calling. Moore confirmed the coach’s thoughts, suggesting that they are going to go back to the drawing board and try to change certain things.
Nah, I don’t think that’ll happen. We just gotta go back to the drawing board and start putting people in different positions to be able to move the ball, stay on the same page and stick together.
Matt Eberflus told the reporters
The Bears have a relatively easy game next week against the Patriots. Following the Patriots game, the Bears face an extremely difficult stretch in the coming weeks. Every opponent holds a winning record or sitting at .500, except for the Seattle Seahawks. In terms of divisional games, they are playing the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers twice. There’s one Detroit Lions game as well.
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