The Bear’s Den, December 2, 2024

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Why Thomas Brown Rates a Solid Chance to Retain His New Job – SI – Analysis: The situation for Thomas Brown isn’t perfect but it’s far better than the one most interim coaches inherit as he tries to make a statement about deserving to keep his new job.

Who Really Should Be High on Bears List of Coach Candidates – SI – Lists are forming. Everyone has a list of who the Bears will consider for coach but at this point their validity is like a list of 2028 potential presidential

Bears Face Several Injury Issues Coming Out of Loss to Lions – SI – The Bears will have injury issues to deal with when they arrive Monday at Halas Hall for their first official practice under interim head coach Thomas Brown. On

The Ironic Twist to End Matt Eberflus’ Bears Coaching Era – SI – Analysis: In a cruel twist, Bears worked hard to fulfill Matt Eberflus’ vision for the team but when they finally did it they couldn’t win. And he was fired.

Bears’ missteps run risk of stunting Caleb Williams’ growth – Chicago Sun-Times – Matt Eberflus’ decision to hire coordinator Shane Waldron wasn’t the first — or last — mistake by Bears leadership this year. Each one has compounded the risk of further jeopardizing rookie quarterback’s Caleb Williams’ development.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman floated as surprise candidate for Bears’ coaching vacancy – Chicago Sun-Times – While Freeman would be a longshot, he’s an intriguing option.

Bears interim coach Thomas Brown to remain offensive play caller for QB Caleb Williams – Chicago Sun-Times – Brown took over as offensive coordinator three games ago when the Bears fired Shane Waldron midseason.

Bears safety Jaquan Brisker after coach firing: ‘God don’t make mistakes’ – Chicago Sun-Times – Brisker’s social media post came after Matt Eberflus’ firing.

Lions’ Ben Johnson, Commanders’ Kliff Kingsbury, Bills’ Joe Brady emerge as early favorites for Bears coach – Chicago Sun-Times – Bears interim coach Thomas Brown also is in the mix and has a chance to vault himself to the top of the list over the next five games.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Big Ten will fine Michigan, Ohio State $100,000 each for Saturday’s post-game melee – NBC Sports – Saturday afternoon wasn’t all right for fighting.

Raheem Morris has “no doubt” Kirk Cousins will bounce back from four INT game – NBC Sports – Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions in the Falcons’ 17-13 loss to the Chargers on Sunday afternoon and has now not thrown a touchdown pass in any of Atlanta’s last three games.

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