Bears undecided on Justin Fields, Matt Eberflus’ futures: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The decisions the Bears will make this offseason will likely hold insurmountable weight on the future of the organization and its potential success.
Whether or not the Bears decide to retain Justin Fields and Matt Eberflus will substantially affect the direction of the team. According to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, however, those decisions have not been made at Halas Hall.
“I don’t think a decision has been made. I think it’s a week-to-week (evaluation),” Schultz said on Speak Live.
Why does Schultz believe a decision hasn’t been made yet?
“Kevin Warren didn’t hire Matt Eberflus,” Schultz said. “And Justin Fields is only going into Year 4 next year so you can get him at a pretty reasonable number in Years 4 and 5.”
It’s no surprise a decision hasn’t been made on the futures of both Fields and Eberflus at this point. The focus of an organization will always be on what remains on its plate now. The Bears still have three games to play; they’re not to the point of making organization-altering decisions right now. Remember, they’ve never fired a head coach in the middle of a season, either.
That being said, speculation exists that both Fields and Eberflus’ futures hang in the balance with the Bears. For the former, it’s well known his play hasn’t lifted the Bears to the team they aspire to be. They currently sit 5-9 with their playoff hopes nearly down the drain.
As for Eberflus, there is a litany of reasons why this could be his last season. From Alan Williams’ untimely departure, the Chase Claypool debacle and the firing of running backs coach David Walker, Eberflus’ second year hasn’t been that of a typical, solidified NFL coach.
Bears players, despite questions about their quarterback’s future, remain by his side.
“Justin is the quarterback of the future,” wide receiver Darnell Mooney said after the loss. “He’s the franchise quarterback. He’s been balling. I…
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Author : NBC Sports Chicago
Publish date : 2023-12-19 23:20:41
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