Most of the major open jobs on the Chicago Bears coaching staff have been filled. Shane Waldron takes over as offensive coordinator, with Kerry Joseph as his quarterbacks coach. Eric Washington is the new defensive coordinator. That leaves two main positions for head coach Matt Eberflus to fill. Probably the most important is wide receivers coach, given the team is likely about to draft a new quarterback. They need to make sure the receiver group is playing at its best. Unsurprisingly, they're targeting guys with experience. The latest name to surface might be the most interesting yet. It's Chris Beatty.
His latest work came in Los Angeles with the Chargers. During his three seasons there, he oversaw the work by names like Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. Both cracked 1,000 yards at least once under Beatty's watch, while Josh Palmer became a quality third option. This isn't the extent of his work, though. He first started coaching wide receivers way back in 2011 at Vanderbilt. Since then, he has earned a reputation for molding young players into eventual standout NFL receivers.
- Vanderbilt - Jordan Matthews
- Maryland - D.J. Moore
- Pitt - Jordan Addison
Chris Beatty brings experience and familiarity to the Bears.
His connection to Moore alone makes this a somewhat unsurprising move. The wide receiver became a superstar at Maryland under the coach's guidance. One can imagine the team may have gotten a tip from the Pro Bowler about maybe bringing him in. There is no denying Beatty is well-traveled. Most of his experience comes from the college ranks, which means he understands how to work with younger players and mold them into more polished professionals. He would be a good addition for somebody like Tyler Scott.
This likely comes down to finding the guy who fits the vision of what the Bears want from their receivers. Waldron is known for being a pass-first coach. He may wish to secure a receivers coach who can ensure his players develop the skill sets necessary to get them open frequently. Chris Beatty showcased that during his stint in Los Angeles and various other stops in college. He also demonstrates a keen eye for talent at the position. Such people are good to have around.
