NFL Exec: Caleb Williams, Bears' Offense 'So Bad'; Eberflus Must Fire OC to Save Job

The Chicago Bears' offense isn't exactly drawing rave reviews.

Amid struggles by rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus may need to make changes to his staff in order to maintain his own job security.

"Their offense is so bad," an opposing NFL executive told Mike Sando of The Athletic. "Eberflus is already on the edge because of his answer on the Hail Mary [touchdown allowed against Washington]. He is going to have to act on Waldron to take some of the heat off, or they could all be swept out."

Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's unit recorded just 11 total first downs and averaged a mere 2.4 yards per play during a 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Williams finished 16-of-30 for 120 yards and was sacked a season-high nine times.

In the first nine starts of his career, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft has completed 60.5 percent of his passes for 1,785 yards while throwing nine touchdowns compared to five interceptions.

Bears tight end Cole Kmet acknowledged that the offense had "taken a pretty big step back" following their Week 7 bye.

Eberflus told reporters after Sunday's loss that he'll evaluate "everything from the top to the bottom" which includes a potential change regarding Chicago's offensive play-caller, per ESPN's Courtney Cronin.

The third-year head coach previously came under fire for his comments regarding a short gain prior to the Bears' narrow Week 8 loss to the Washington Commanders that ended with a Hail Mary.

"You're defending touchdown there," Eberflus said in regards to the play before the end zone shot, via Cronin. "And them throwing the ball for 13 yards or 10 yards, whatever that is, doesn't really matter. It's always going to come down to that last play."

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn didn't agree, explaining how crucial the 13-yard gain to set up the Hail Mary was.

"That's the one you need," Quinn told Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. "If we don't get that play to him, then we're out of gas."

The defeat against Washington kicked off a three-game losing streak for the Bears, as Eberflus' team now sits at 4-5.