(670 The Score) After two days of methodical evaluations, the Bears have made changes to their offensive coaching staff.
The Bears have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, NFL Media reported Wednesday morning.
Head coach Matt Eberflus’ job status still hasn’t been publicly clarified, as the Bears have yet to confirm that he’ll be retained for a third season. But the dismissal of Getsy with no corresponding news about Eberflus seems to signal that Eberflus is in line to return, and that's the full expectation across the NFL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Wednesday.
The Bears averaged 21.2 points per game in the 2023 season, which ranked 18th in the NFL. Chicago was 20th in total yardage, ranking a disappointing 27th in passing and second in rushing. That imbalance underscored Getsy's struggles with third-year quarterback Justin Fields, who showcased personal progress but failed to solidify his place in the organization’s future.
Getsy was hired by Eberflus two years ago this month. As a defensive-oriented head coach, Eberflus trusted Getsy to oversee the operations of the Bears' offense. Chicago ranked 23rd in scoring and 28th in yardage in 2022.
For his part, Getsy acknowledged the expectations of his position but believed the Bears had made important strides offensively.
“At the end of last year, we felt like we were doing a lot of really good things and our process was good, our people were good, the type of people we had in the building,” Getsy said last week. “To be able to go through anything we’ve gone through and do what we’re doing and following the leadership of Ryan (Poles) and Flus, we have the right type of people in the building.
“It’s just really important that we get better each and every day. No matter what it looks like sometimes to the outside world, when you’re on the inside, you really know if it is or isn’t. I think the guys in the room, they all feel it, they know it, they’re excited about what’s to come. And we can say that we’ve continued to do that.”
The Bears haven’t yet scheduled their end-of-season press conference, during which president Kevin Warren and general manager Ryan Poles are expected to address key decisions. Last week, Warren had promised to have a “methodical” process in evaluating the team's future, including whether Eberflus should be retained.
Chris Emma covers the Bears, Chicago’s sports scene and more for 670TheScore.com. Follow him on Twitter @CEmma670.
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