Matt Eberflus Sends Clear Warning To Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears are at a crucial turning point. With a 4-5 record, they are preparing for a home game against the Green Bay Packers. Tension is high after a chaotic few weeks, particularly the last 48 hours. On Tuesday, the Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, and on Wednesday, head coach Matt Eberflus spoke to the media. Eberflus answered a range of questions, handling most with professionalism and taking responsibility, as most head coaches do. However, when asked if benching quarterback Caleb Williams was a possibility this season, Eberflus didn't dismiss the idea—he left it open as a potential option.

"We are looking at everything week to week. We always do that. What's best for the football team."

This statement indicates that the Bears made a huge mistake by choosing to retain Matt Eberflus as their head coach.

The Bears' biggest nightmare is becoming reality.

Matt Eberflus’s unwillingness to rule out benching Caleb Williams this season underscores why a coach lacking job security shouldn’t be responsible for developing a rookie quarterback. Eberflus is feeling the pressure to win, which often conflicts with the patience required for a rookie QB. Growing pains were expected in Caleb Williams' first year, as rookie quarterbacks rarely have a smooth learning curve, and Williams is no exception.

Yet, despite being on his third offensive coordinator since joining the Bears, Eberflus has hinted he might bench Williams if things don’t improve under new OC Thomas Brown. This approach isn’t fair to Williams or to Bears fans. Benching him risks damaging his confidence, which could hurt his long-term development. Eberflus even acknowledged on Wednesday that the best way for Williams to grow is through real-game experience. And yet, here we are again, with Eberflus contradicting himself and fueling unnecessary speculation.