OT: Bears & NFL Talk 102

[HeisenBaez]

I know this is going to piss people off but Poles not going to get fired, but I bet he gets a short term extension (2 years) because of Caleb Williams. The reason? As mentioned in this thread, no coach is going to sign up to work with a lame duck GM, so I think the Bears will grant him that extension to take him off lame duck status.

With that said, I really don't want a new GM so quckly after hiring Poles. 3 years is too quick, imo. New GM may not want Caleb Williams and that person may want to burn it down and began anew. I don't want that. I rather see Poles cook for 2 more years than to see a new GM burn it down.

I know this is not a popular opinion but I think Poles getting a small entension is more likely than him getting fired. Quite frankly, I don't think Poles has done enough to warrant getting fired, despite the knee jerk reactions.

 

[Winger98]

In a vacuum Poles has done “enough” to not get fired. But keeping Flus alone is enough to be fired. Writing was on the wall last year. That doesn’t even get into the history of this organization.

I really don’t want to struggle to attract a great HC because the GM might be on the hot seat.

Also look I like what I’ve seen from Thomas Brown, both on the field and personality wise. But I’m not so sure about keeping him. He would have to be the HC.

wouldn't be the worst thing to can Flus and let Brown ride out the year as HC to see how it goes.

 

[bwanajamba]

wouldn't be the worst thing to can Flus and let Brown ride out the year as HC to see how it goes.

Season is already in the shitter so imo let Brown focus on making the offense passable and let Eberflus fall on his goofy ass every week so long as he isn't interfering with Caleb's development

 

[Backyard Hockey]

Harbaugh Bowl on MNF

 

[Backyard Hockey]

Insane. Harbaugh (John that is) goes for it on 4th on 1 at their own 16. Then they drive and score TD. Nuts

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Jim Harbaugh/Chargers D just pulled an Eberflus/Bears D at end of 2nd half

Complete collapse by Chargers there

 

[Romang67]

Season is already in the shitter so imo let Brown focus on making the offense passable and let Eberflus fall on his goofy ass every week so long as he isn't interfering with Caleb's development

There are a few reasons why making Browns the interim head coach if you fire Eberflus is a bad idea.

1. The interim coach bump can be a massive mirage and lead to promoting an interim coach who isn't actually that good (see Pierce this year).

2. It means Brown is for sure out if he's not the next head coach. No coach is going from interim head coach back down to OC in the same organization.

3. It disrupts the stability for QB1 again, where Brown has to move down to the sideline and focus on the whole team instead of mainly on him.

If they do can Eberflus, I think Washington is the preferable option for interim head coach.

 

[GIADF]

It's 6 games left, all of which the Bears will be underdogs in, unless GB is resting starters in the finale.

The Bears obviously have the expectation of not firing coaches mid-seasons. Just let him ride it out so Brown can focus on as much growth for CW as possible during the final stretch.

If CW still looked miserable, I would say then fire him, but the last two games he looks like he's playing with excitement and enthusiasm again.

 

[GIADF]

Really happy the Bears ended up with Odunze over Nabers.

I'd bet you Nabers runs his mouth so much he's on a different team in less than 3 years from now.

 

[hawksrule]

Yes, the last six games are all about CW. Wins and losses don’t matter, just put him in the best position for growth, nothing else is important.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Really happy the Bears ended up with Odunze over Nabers.

I'd bet you Nabers runs his mouth so much he's on a different team in less than 3 years from now.

Maybe thats his plan?

 

[GIADF]

Maybe thats his plan?