Bears' Caleb Williams on Shane Waldron's Firing: I Don't 'Choose Those Decisions'

Following the Chicago Bears' firing of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron this week, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams didn't have much to say about the situation.

When asked about his thoughts on Waldron's firing, Williams told reporters, "I don't get to choose those decisions. My job is to listen and go do my job."

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore told reporters Waldron's firing was "shocking."

Waldron's firing marked the first time that the Bears changed offensive coordinators in the middle of a season since Perry Moss became the first person hired to the position in 1970, per ESPN's Courtney Cronin. Chicago head coach Matt Eberflus promoted passing game coordinator Thomas Brown to offensive coordinator.

"After evaluating our entire operation, I decided that it is in the best interest of our team to move in a different direction with the leadership of our offense," Eberflus said in a statement. "This decision was well-thought-out, one that was conducted deliberately and respectfully. I would like to thank Shane for his efforts and wish him the best moving forward."

Brown is now the third offensive coordinator in three years since Eberflus was hired as head coach, following failed runs with Luke Getsy and Waldron. He will now be tasked with the development of Williams, who has struggled during the Bears' current three-game losing streak after previously showing flashes of impressive potential earlier in the year.

During Chicago's skid, Williams has completed just 50.5 percent of his passes and was sacked 18 times, both of which are the worst marks in the NFL over that span, per Cronin. The 2024 No. 1 pick's regression is rightfully concerning for the Bears, which led to the decision to let Waldron go.

The Bears will try to get back on track when they face the Green Bay Packers in an NFC North matchup on Sunday.