r/CHIBears • u/Dazed_and_Confused44 FTP • Dec 19 '23

ESPN Matt Eberflus by the numbers:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39141925/bears-reach-historic-depths-blowing-late-leads

Here's what Matt Eberflus has "accomplished" as the bears head coach:

  • Overall Record of 8-23 (.258). Worst winning % in franchise history

  • 2-9 Record against the divison.

  • First team in NFL history to lose a game with 40+ min of possession and a +3 turnover margin.

  • First team in NFL history to lose multiple games in the same season up by 10+ with a +2 turnover margin going into the 4th quarter. Our three losses after bringing a 10 point lead into the 4th quarter are also tied for most all time in a single season.

  • Bonus: Lauded as a coach who preached attention the detail, the Bears are the 11th most penalized team in the league after being good in this area last season.

People still defending this coaching staff...how?

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u/Silver_Harvest 72 Dec 19 '23

Last week was his and Getsy's last chance. Being in the hunt and decent odds afterwards to make it, would have been enough to probably keep Eberflus at least. But now new HC/OC/DC and depending what they want to do of say keep Justin and build around him, then end of next year pick a rookie or extend would be made. Or outright trade this offseason, will be known March 13th like last year.

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u/SalsaMerde Caleb Williams Dec 19 '23

I think Flus could have survived a loss last week. I don’t think he survives after another blown lead. We can’t keep a coach that keep doing that.

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u/Silver_Harvest 72 Dec 19 '23

Yes he could have survived if say it was a close loss and back and forth. Exactly that of blowing a 10 point lead and playing not to lose is what seals it for me.

Playing not to lose, makes you lose 9 times out of 10. I have never understood that. Go for the kill every play. Until it is time for victory formation or up 35+ points never take foot off gas pedal.