Albert Breer, who writes occasionally for Sports Illustrated, was speaking recently. His comments caused a stir within Bears Twitter. And every writer that wants to see the Bears make wholesale changes immediately ran with their stories about Breer's words.
Breer is a national writer, not a Chicago insider. Several people closer to the team commented that his comments were not fact-based. Searching the internet, Breer's last article for Sports Illustrated was published on November 22nd. There was no mention of Chicago in the article. After much searching, I found a video on the Sports Illustrated website. Breer was answering reader's questions in a video mailbag. The last question he answered was about the Bears. He started his answer by saying, "I think."
He "thinks" coach Eberflus will not be retained. He said he has heard that the new President of operations, Kevin Warren was to be more involved.
On Monday of this week, Brad Biggs and Jarrett Payton, 2 highly respected members of the Chicago media, were questioned about Breer's comments. Both came away with the same take. Kevin Warren and Ryan Poles have an excellent relationship. Both agreed that they had not heard anything in Halas Hall suggesting Warren was remotely considering terminating Poles.
Ryan Poles has done a tremendous job finding talent and rebuilding the roster. No GM has a perfect record in that regard, and Poles has missed on a few choices. Overall, the roster is much improved. If you expect perfection, it never happens, and as a fan, you will never be satisfied.
