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Bears fire OC Luke Getsy - expected to keep HC Matt Eberflus


notthatbluestuff

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Feels like this should probably have been a 'clean house' situation for the Bears. Fire Eberflus, trade Fields and start afresh with the #1 pick and a brand new offensive-minded HC to develop him.

Getsy had to go, no doubt. Just not convinced keeping Eberflus and letting him hire some more coordinators makes much sense.

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Eberflus is a defensive-minded guy and the defense seemed to shape up as the season went on. Getting the next OC hire right will be crucial - but Saleh, for example, keeps getting second and third chances for keeping his side of the ball looking solid, so... if Flus keeps the defense improving, then...?

I'm just saying, offensive-minded HCs don't seem to get scrutinized as much for losing games due to a bad defense.

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12 minutes ago, notthatbluestuff said:

I'm just saying, offensive-minded HCs don't seem to get scrutinized as much for losing games due to a bad defense.

It’s because it’s an offensive league. It’s easier to talk yourself into an offensive guy getting the defense to be on an average level than a defensive guy getting the offense to a good level.

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Just now, minutemancl said:

I don't think Flus is truly safe; I think he ultimately gets fired in the next few days.

Based on what?  What would be the purpose of firing offensive staff before the HC?

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1 minute ago, TankWilliams said:

Based on what?  What would be the purpose of firing offensive staff before the HC?

There was a recent report that came out the same time as the Schefter tweet that the Bears are monitoring the head coach market. Lots can happen in the next few days and as a result of conversations regarding the OC search (which is so incredibly important). There have been many cases like this in recent years. It's also partly a gut feeling.

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