They say first impressions are everything. Thomas Brown certainly didn't disappoint. The 38-year-old has experienced a whirlwind unlike anything seen before. He arrived in January as the Chicago Bears' new passing game coordinator, got promoted to offensive coordinator in November after Shane Waldron was fired, and has now gotten promoted to head coach after Matt Eberflus too was dismissed. It is the most rapid in-season rise for an assistant coach in Chicago sports history. One would think he'd look a little overwhelmed and uncertain in his first press conference with the new title.
They would be wrong.
Brown looked calm, relaxed, and prepared when the meeting began. His opening statement left no doubt about who was in charge now. Every question the media may have had for him was answered before they could even ask.
His first goal?
"I talked about making sure our house is right to begin with. Initial goal is to unify this football team. No more divisions"
What identity does he want for the team?
"Football is a violent game and rewards those who play the game violently."
Staff plans?
Chris Beatty will be the new offensive coordinator. Brown will still call plays on offense. Eric Washington will call plays on defense.
On the end-of-game problems?
"I am not exempt from responsibility in those actions. We’re a team and I believe in doing things together."
It felt like Brown was never not in control. He knew what had to be said. Nothing was left out. That level of command and attention to detail was foreign to his predecessor at times.
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