Why changing OCs in-season can be tricky for young QBs like Caleb Williams

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 19, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

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CHICAGO — Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams felt the pocket starting to squeeze in on third-and-19 from deep in his own territory Sunday, and

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Eberflus defends decision to run clock before kick

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 17, 2024, 07:09 PM ET

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CHICAGO — Bears coach Matt Eberflus defended his decision to not run one final play at the end of Chicago’s Week 11 loss to the <a data-clubhouse-guid="06cd3bcf-7a86-53d4-28e7-aa049dd36261"

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‘I take full responsibility’: Bears coach Matt Eberflus has struggled with staff turnover

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 15, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — As Matt Eberflus closed the book on a 7-10 finish at the Chicago Bears‘ season-ending news conference on Jan. 10, hours removed from

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Bears’ Brisker, in protocol since Oct. 7, put on IR

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 14, 2024, 04:37 PM ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears placed safety Jaquan Brisker on injured reserve Thursday.

Brisker, 25, has been in the NFL’s concussion protocol since Oct. 7 after

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Embattled Williams: Feel full support from Bears

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 13, 2024, 04:54 PM ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Amid the struggles of the Chicago Bears offense that led to this week’s firing of coordinator Shane Waldron, as well as a report

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Bears waive OG Davis after late scratch vs. Pats

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 13, 2024, 11:07 AM ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears released veteran guard Nate Davis on Wednesday, the team announced.

Davis, 28, is now subject to waivers. Any team

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Caleb Williams’ regression sealed fate of ousted OC Shane Waldron; what’s next for Bears?

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 12, 2024, 12:12 PM ET

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It was a snapshot of a relationship that was open to interpretation. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldon seemed to flash a smile as he sat on the bench Sunday next

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Bears to consider changes after offense sputters

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 10, 2024, 07:22 PM ET

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CHICAGO — Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus said he will evaluate “everything from the top to the bottom” following Chicago’s third consecutive loss on Sunday — which

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Bears LT Jones, RT Wright out Sunday vs. Patriots

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 8, 2024, 03:41 PM ET

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CHICAGO — The Bears will be without both of their starting offensive tackles Sunday when they return to Soldier Field to face the New England Patriots.

Left tackle

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Bears NT Billings put on IR, likely out for season

Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 7, 2024, 05:10 PM ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears nose tackle Andrew Billings was placed on injured reserve Thursday after undergoing surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. He is

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