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The Bears made a big move on their coaching staff firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron after just nine games. The move didn't come as a surprise considering the offensive struggles and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' recent regression. With Waldron out, it's offensive passing game coordinator Thomas Brown stepping in as the new OC and playcaller. Will it be enough to turn things around? Or is this the nail in the Matt Eberflus coffin?
Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 13:
Chicago Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron
The Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron after nine games, according to multiple NFL insiders. This the first time the organization has fired an offensive coordinator midseason. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, there were meetings throughout the day on Monday about what to do at offensive playcaller. One of those scenarios included one where Waldron would be retained. But the Bears ultimately made the right decision and moved on from Waldron.
Who is Thomas Brown? Get to know the Bears new OC
Before his promotion, Thomas served as the passing game coordinator in what is his first season with the Bears organization. Now that he's stepped up into a new role that has fans and the team starving for production on offense, the question many are wondering: Who is Thomas Brown? Here's a closer look at the Bears' new offensive coordinator, what players say about him, what he has said about himself, and much more.
Chicago Bears players asked for change at offensive coordinator
According to ESPN Chicago's Marc Silverman, Bears players went to Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles to ask them to make a change at offensive coordinator. While NFL Network's Tom Pelissero noted there was a scenario where Chicago discussed retaining Waldron, they ultimately decided to move on.
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