I have bad news for all the fans who hoped and wished that the Chicago Bears would have fired head coach Matt Eberflus following Sunday’s most humiliating loss in his tenure: the Bears don’t do that.
By now, we ought to be aware that the Bears will never fire a head coach in the middle of the season. Even though it’s about time for a change, they just don’t work that way. Rather, the Bears will “evaluate everything” inside those walls and make adjustments moving ahead, as is customary for the Bears.
Eberflus is unlikely to be fired until after this season, but we are aware that adjustments must be made.
After going through such a monotonous, repetitive process with each of the recent coaching hires, it’s time for this team to make a change when he and his coaching staff are finally fired. An innovator, a leader, and an inspiration are needed, particularly on the offensive end of the ball.
The Bears must be prepared to spend a fortune if Eberflus is fired. However, which applicants are worthy of that?
The Chicago Bears need to end up with one of these three head coaching candidates
Ben Johnson, Offensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions
This is the name that everyone desires. However, there are differing claims regarding Ben Johnson’s desire to visit Chicago. Teams with head coaching openings after this season will be lining up and willing to pay top dollar for his services, and with good cause.
The impact Johnson has had on the Lions, and quarterback Jared Goff in particular, is easy to observe. The Lions are a true powerhouse. You had the impression that Detroit had every chance to defeat Houston the other night, despite the fact that Goff had thrown a career-high five interceptions after going lights-out for a record-breaking six games.
And they did.
Like Sean McVays, Kyle Shanahans, and even Kevin O’Connells in this league, Johnson has what he needs to succeed as an NFL coach. He’s going to be very popular as the next man up.
Liam Coen, Offensive Coordinator, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Given that Baker Mayfield would then have to deal with yet another offensive coordinator—something that appears to be the narrative of his career—it would be difficult to see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers allow Liam Coen to leave after just one season.
Despite their occasional weapon shortage brought on by injury, Coen, a disciple of Sean McVay, has excelled with the Tampa Bay offense. Coen has given Baker every chance to be successful this season and has demonstrated an amazing ability to adjust to the individuals at his disposal.
It is more than astounding how he uses motion, has numerous backs on the field at once, and has an inherent ability to scheme practically anyone open. For Bears supporters who are craving something more, Coen’s plan would be a welcome change.
Todd Monken, Offensive Coordinator, Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson has been acting in a way that is almost divine lately. Since Todd Monken came over, the Ravens offense has improved significantly. In the year and a half that he has led, the team is second in the NFL in yards per play and fourth in EPA per play.
Before joining the NFL ranks in Baltimore, he transformed Georgia into one of the nation’s most successful and dynamic offenses with a wide range of talent. He has been able to accomplish the same with these Ravens. Monken would be embraced in Chicago because of his inventiveness, which is on par with some of the best offensive brains in football.
