Matt Eberflus has proven time and time again that he is not fit to be the head coach of the Chicago Bears. His latest coaching malpractice was on full display in the team’s 27-24 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Eberflus’s Clock Management Blunders
Eberflus made several egregious clock management errors in the game against the Lions. The most notable blunder came at the end of the first half. With the Bears trailing 14-10, they had the ball at the Lions’ 37-yard line with 1:45 remaining. Instead of running the ball to set up a field goal attempt, Eberflus called a pass play. The pass was incomplete, and the Bears were forced to punt. As a result, the Lions were able to take a 14-10 lead into halftime.
Eberflus also made a mistake in clock management at the end of the game. With the Bears trailing 27-24 and facing a 4th-and-10 from their own 31-yard line, Eberflus opted to punt the ball away. The Lions were able to run out the clock and secure the victory.
Eberflus’s Questionable Play-Calling
In addition to his clock management blunders, Eberflus also made some questionable play-calling decisions against the Lions. For example, he called a pass play on 4th-and-1 from the Lions’ 2-yard line in the second quarter. The pass was incomplete, and the Bears were forced to settle for a field goal.
Eberflus also called several run plays on 3rd-and-long situations. These plays were unsuccessful, and they forced the Bears to punt the ball away.
Eberflus’s Lack of Accountability
After the game, Eberflus refused to take any responsibility for the Bears’ loss. He blamed the players for making mistakes and said that the team needs to “execute better.” This lack of accountability is a major problem, and it is one of the reasons why the Bears are struggling.
Conclusion
Matt Eberflus is not a good head coach. He makes poor clock management decisions, questionable play-calls, and lacks accountability. As a result, the Bears are one of the worst teams in the NFL. It is time for the Bears to fire Eberflus and find a new head coach who can lead them to success.
