Bears to hire Shane Waldron to be their new offensive coordinator | Bernstein & Holmes

The Bears will hire former Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron to the same position in Chicago, a source told 670 The Score, setting him up as the new leader of their offense. What should we expect to see from the Bears expect with Waldron?
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[@MrJaberwocky777]

Bears got the best OC available, glad we got him before the Eagles did.

[@johnnychimpo7539]

We will see in 1 year, you might want him fired

[@cashly8268]

lol no way he sucks

[@midwestkrazy83turner50]

His offense was 21st😂😂😂

[@NotThatGuy48]

No the guy as your profile pic sucks lol. @@cashly8268

[@TheFrenchPug]

Look at Seattle's offensive stats for LY. You might change your mind.

[@joelsandler1119]

Everywhere I turn, the reports he's the best on the board. I can't complain about this hire.

[@turo3066]

I take offense with taking shots at Matt Patricia! He was an excellent coffee and donuts fetcher for Belichek! And he had a stellar coaching record for the Lions ensuring top draft picks for several years!

[@TheFrenchPug]

Hahahaha 😂! You nailed it!

[@kennygibbs9627]

Getting Waldron, maybe head to coach if Flus doesn't work out 🤔

[@TheFrenchPug]

You better pray not.

[@KSheldonBailey1023]

One step at a time. Let’s just hope he succceeds as the OC first.

[@ericpawl2535]

idk why everyone on flus, he essentially did 2 jobs for the pay of one

[@davidtrianni5763]

I don’t trust any decision this organization makes with their coaching staff. When we make the playoffs regularly then I’ll change my mind

[@TheFrenchPug]

You are spot on.

[@cosmickeys5766]

The first famous elephant lol great stuff!!

[@johnwatkins1944]

He's on the sidelines actually... Not a bad thing necessarily. He can really get more of a pulse of that team and call plays and make adjustments accordingly

[@matthewoneill9378]

So was Getsy....that didn't really work out. Get up in the booth

[@andyjohnson66]

Were they waiting to see which teams won this weekend? Possibly the people on the teams that played this weekend all won their games so they pulled the trigger on Waldron before he was hired elsewhere?

[@TheFrenchPug]

Shane's a good guy but his offensive schemes and play calling sucks.

[@chibs1301]

Bottom tier in 3rd downs bottom tier in red zone bottom tier in rushing doesn’t utilize tight ends. This is literally a lateral move. Getsys offense was better in most categories

[@johnnychimpo7539]

Is this guy saying that eberflus should have his hand in the offense to make it better? Hell no. I can’t believe Poles kept flus, what a mess

[@OmegaBaby57]

I agree except keeping flues was smart.

[@zackrodriguez2710]

@@OmegaBaby57pretty smart especially if you enjoy 4th quarter collapses and fluke performances against lame-duck head coaches and QB’s.

[@ChrisRoberts.-mb4tw]

Trade the pick.. draft Harrison Jr and build this team with the draft capital you receive..Fields was 71% completions 8 TDs 0 ints.. over 97 QBR on throws to DJ Moore.. add Harrison Jr ahd maybe even Brock Bowers and all of a sudden you have playmakers everywhere.. Fields will ascend.. and the Bears will compete to win the division and be in the playoffs in 2024

[@adamdreger4286]

You following Fields to his next team when they trade him or you staying a bears fan?

[@MontoyaVision]

If we keep fields that would be my exact plan. Trade back with patriots for #3 and center Andrew’s draft MHJ, draft Bowers at 9 and boom

[@ChrisRoberts.-mb4tw]

Are you ditching your Bears gear after they trade the pick or staying a Bears fan?

[@rhdtv2002]

Can you provide 4th qtr stats. Now tell me how many multi TD throw games he has this year?

[@shawnnyc100able]

​@@MontoyaVisionI disagree with bowers, we don't need two top wrs and two top tes..Two top wrs yes,but adding another te doesn't make sense to me

[@Trigg_C_45]

That booth guy comment made me turn video off Mfs just talk

[@ALLCITY73]

Thought it was just me. Bernstein is proof that mfs complain about any and everything for no reason at all.

[@brianstollings6416]

@@ALLCITY73and Holmes is a perfect example of the hopeless romantic Bears fan who has no clue what he’s talking about at times. No wonder you agree with him.

[@ALLCITY73]

@brianstollings6416 who tf said I agree with Holmes?

[@jerrycronister4619]

Here we go. Start drama already..Lol Look at me guy? Aren’t they all look at me guys? Go from the field to broadcasting, look at me guy? So what

[@thomasfrench2012]

We all know the the defense and special teams, aka #23, is what got the 2006 team to the Super Bowl. Yet if you go back and watch every game that season, it was the OC (he's paid for enough publicity, no need to name him) who was shown and named in EVERY SINGLE GAME. I could have understood if Rivera was shown and named in every game. Offense? Don't talk about offense. Are you kidding me? 🙂 So yes, you are absolutely right!

[@KSheldonBailey1023]

I don't see Eberflus being involved on the offensive side of the ball AT ALL. Why would he now that he has an experienced OC with a track record of success? If he wasn't involved when he should've been (maybe) with an inexperienced OC, he certainly shouldn't be involved now. Don't like how they're already tripping about if he'll be on the sideline (versus in the booth) and what that would mean. You don't know him to say he'll be trying to be seen as a HC. It's completely unfair to assume that if he chooses to be on the sideline. Maybe it'll be simply because (especially in year one) he wants to be near his QB and other guys to coach them up or encourage them eye-to-eye. When you have a good OC they do what's best for the team and the know they don't have to be seen on the sidelines to get a HC job. The results of their work will secure them an OC job, not their presence on the sidelines with the headphones. You guys surprise me to come up with something so trivial. He hasn't even taken the field and you're already nitpicking and assuming the negative.

[@TheFrenchPug]

O.C. with a record of success? Did you see Seattle's stats last year?

[@KSheldonBailey1023]

@@TheFrenchPug Last year only? What about his times before then? What about his work with Smith?

[@jpd3484]

Easy as the head coach the offensive coordinator works for him. The burger flipper at the fast food restaurant may know more about making the burger but the supervisor can still give him instructions like what kind of burgers to make, how well cooked they are etc

[@rogerzarky4046]

After watching the aggressiveness of Green Bay’s defense in the playoffs I know Justin Fields gives the Bears a better chance of beating Green Bay them Williams ever will . Green Bay’s defense will be licking their chops lining up against Williams Wouldn’t be fun another 5 years without a win

[@jpd3484]

As an adult its funny to observe hiw we sprnd our times nowadays and what people with good paying jobs do to earn a living. These discussions are so serious like uts about how to get to Mars. I still remember a time when hardly anyone in rhe fan base knew who was the offensive coordinator for their favorite team. We just enjoyed the team playing and simply cheered for them

[@tobinfrost4400]

That was a terrible comparison with the Matt Patricia!

[@mykofreder1682]

That is the thing with OCs and the coaching changes each season, you don't have to keep bringing in QB coaches with 0 record calling plays, and next year there will be more.

[@jimmyo68]

Do we have an OC that can teach concepts, install a winning offense and handle in game adjustments in the second half. If we can answer yes to all that then Waldron is the guy.....

[@mikebearup4379]

If they trade the pick they should do it multiple times add as much capital and players as possible. You have to end up with either MHjr Nabers or odunze tho no matter how far you go back

[@michaelgrattan6181]

2nd year now if we trade the first pick … Bears need to make the playoffs nothing less

[@ranchthetrapper8880]

There are 2 separate topics of discussion that can be made with such a nuanced conversation about the bears QB situation. Has the Bears given enough help to Justin since he got here in Chicago? Most of will honestly say no. Now with that being said going forward, should the bears pass on a Qb rich draft class at the expense of giving him a 4th evaluation and possibly $45 mill a year despite how low his passing numbers are? Honestly the answer is no.

[@user-fo5yu2rs9c]

Coach Waldron is a great hire. He is a veteran Coach. He doesn’t need anyone to look over his shoulder.

[@TheFrenchPug]

What makes him a great hire?

[@pwnsl1707]

Trade the #1. Grab a QB with #9…penix or Daniels will be there. Fields blossoms next year or he doesnt. Also that option is cheapest which mccaskeys will always opt towards

[@Philtration]

Daniels will not be there at #9. Washington, New England, Giants, and Atlanta all need QBs and all pick before the Bears at 9

[@johns.9214]

Damn yall are negative.

[@ttaylor758]

Bear fan reactions are almost as funny as SNL back in the late 70s

[@craignettles2561]

I’m pleased with the hire

[@TheFrenchPug]

Did you see his stats from LY?

[@user-ij7xv5xi4n]

Getsy was entirely responsible for the terrible play calling. Let Flus run the defense. Snow can assist. Hire a def. Asst.

[@user-fo5yu2rs9c]

The Bears are in a good position. Now go get a veteran D.C like Mike Singletray or Chris Harris

[@alexamerling79]

Good hire.

[@rupenupe1]

Look at the Bears finally getting it right.

[@darthmaji]

Jon Snow ultimately took the North

[@jayrosenstein957]

tufts??? great football school.

[@thenewholistic]

MHJ + BB + the rest O-Line + a Free Safety and developmental QB... D-Line in FA

[@BMattWill]

No matter what they do, the Bears have already failed at possibly the greatest coaching off-season in history. There was nothing Eberflus did to make anyone think he was the best available option for head coach. The defense did not improve in the 2nd half of the season, they picked up Sweat. And even at critical moments at the end of games where they blew the lead, Sweat wasn't even in the game.

[@danieljoyce7699]

The defense definitely improved after Flus took over. I agree tho, they blew the opportunity to get a better head coach. I get the team is behind him and they want continuity but I saw no energy or fight from Flus for the majority of the season. The team didn’t show up for either Packer games and he didn’t even address it.

[@allenwinston9225]

Let's be honest. I have wanted Jim Harbaugh for the past 4 years. The problem is the Halas McCaskey family. They are a bunch of silver and gold Spooner's. They hire clean cut Gq fellows. They are a total failure. Nothing will change until the team is sold. It is not worth watching.

[@BMattWill]

@@danieljoyce7699 Alen Williams resigned after the 1st game of the season. Eberflus was calling defense almost all season.

[@NotNykoh]

Bad teams stay bad

[@christopherharris3229]

​@@BMattWillCompare first 8 games stats to last 9 games stats.......defense did improve

[@rogerzarky4046]

Think Big Think Super Bowl 1A Marvin HarrisonJr 1B Brock Bowers 3rd Drake Nugent - Center Michigan We’re rollin Go Bears Sign free agents offensive line and edge rusher

[@MrPacman1029]

Jon snow 😂😂

[@KevoUptownChicago]

Dude.. its the reason you needed a veteran O.C instead of a 1st timer.

[@andrewmace2140]

Should have hired Harbaugh! The prodigal son should have returned…

[@amahdcole2185]

I think he will developed whos ever at quarterback

[@bruceboye7419]

Not much in the way of FAs. Would prefer FA Justin madubuike over Javon Kinlaw.

[@ec5018]

who ? typical bears not getting a real established OC but wants to get an unknown

[@user-ub9xw9zs3f]

A coaches success comes from the talent on his team.

[@flesheater5712]

If you trade it will not be to 2nd . Mhj will go the Cards

[@ricolio23]

You’re right. If they go past 4 you can kiss MHJ goodbye.

[@timmyp34]

That bastard?😂

[@Justsumguy461]

If your only involved in one side your a coordinator not a head coach

[@scottanthonymiller]

I believe Eberflus’ hands were all over the offense. I think he handcuffed the offense constantly. I think he was the one turtling when they got a lead. A defensive coach who was too conservative.

[@thechi2848]

Getsy just sucked

[@JayBaddAssCutler]

Whatever you gotta tell yourself. Welcome to being a Bears fan bud

[@Mike-jv4rz]

@@JayBaddAssCutler Lol - right ? GB and Detroit are sooo much better, GB is young, next season will be ugly too.

[@danieljoyce7699]

Yeah it’s ridiculous. Gb is a legit Super Bowl contender already and the Bears have nothing but questions around them. They needed Harbough. I’m not sure what to expect next year.

[@Ebonysails]

​@@danieljoyce7699 Harbaugh hasn't run an NFL offense in 10 years

[@bobsokoloski9559]

This is the Tune-up video for the Running Him Out of Town video to come! Find all of his faults! Get into all of those little cracks in there. You guys need to start looking at what you are doing! Nobody cares that you don't like people from boarding school, nobody cares where the OC stands as if you two have a freakin clue what a good football coach does. I'm so sick of watching Chicago Sports media corp.

[@jimj.5099]

If they keep fields, Dan will absolutely give him a pass this coming season with the excuse that fields is in a new system. That or...he'll turn on the new OC the first bad game that fields has.

[@bertnewsom7266]

GI JOES!!!!

[@DJProphetNM]

The fact that Dan can sit up there on his high horse and call Matt Patricia an idiot is absurd. Patricia may have not been a great head coach, but his track record as a defensive coordinator reads way better than any accolade Bumstein has on his resume. You think Bill Belichick would employ an idiot in any way shape or form? Get this guy off the air already please, it seems like Laurence is done with hiss ass anyway.

[@lollol-zo9xy]

Jordan Peele talking football!

[@ernestmyers4914]

Trade Fields get that draft pick

[@rossishima]

Got an experienced play caller. Shane being groomed for HC. Shane probably has the say so on who he wants as QB---I think it will be CW. Shane has seen JF ceiling, time to move on.

[@elvijenkins2958]

The OC gets to pick his own QB? Really man?👀👀👀👀

[@TheFrenchPug]

"Experienced" Wow. Bears fans have very low expectations. Lol

[@fattymcfattzz]

What you just said is ridiculous. Fields has had two trash oc’s Caleb is the best all end all

[@1godgodgodgodgod]

Shanny tree!

[@Bigkropa1]

Trade the undersized running back with the good arm for a 2nd and 4th rounder.

[@dyingbreed2101]

6'3 220 is undersized?

[@Bigkropa1]

@@dyingbreed2101 you’re right, but I prefer we draft a running back who doesn’t have ball security issues.

[@RedHoodFH]

I'm just here to see if bears fans are still delusional that fields is the answer after watching mahomes this weekend 😂

[@yoccm23]

We feel he's the answer after watching Lamar this weekend! Get it right!

[@RedHoodFH]

@yoccm23 fields isn't in the same league as Lamar. Lamar can throw from the pocket, read the defense, and doesn't make bad decisions. What game were you even watching?

[@shawnweir8426]

Yes they are still delusional. They think MHJ will help Fields but Fields only sees his first read so another great receiver will only confuse him.

[@EatAtMoes]

Lawrence isn’t missing any meals

[@michaelgonzalez1300]

😂😂

[@kwamecobb2281]

Sus worrying about another man's weight

[@midwestkrazy83turner50]

This is a clown show in Chicago! Bears are garbage and dudes offense was ranked 21st😂. This is just another mediocre Coach and they had better options and it makes me mad that the Bears don't do anything but hire lame duck coaches. This will fail and they will be Rebuilding and Rehiring by 2028.

[@TheFrenchPug]

Ask me about the specifics of his offense. I'm a Seattle fan.

[@Elijah-NUMetal-IsMyWife-Boyd]

And, I’ll already be long gone before that bullcrap occurs.

[@Elijah-NUMetal-IsMyWife-Boyd]

@@TheFrenchPug -Red zone efficiency -3rd down conversion rate -Short and mid range passing -Commitment to running the ball -Any generally overlooked skills or flaws

[@TheFrenchPug]

@@Elijah-NUMetal-IsMyWife-Boyd Amongst other frustrations as well. You nailed it.

[@jpd3484]

Maybe. But now it's not the MvCaskeys making the football decisions. So there should be progress and progress is not usually in the form of knee jerk reactions. I personally am glad they did not go down the path of firing everyone and let's hand the reigns to Harbaugh path. It shows adults with scruples with principles are running the team

[@TheDarthcow]

Yay!!!!! They fired Luke Getsy and hired a dude who is pretty much the same guy……

[@chrisguenther4292]

Waldron is horrible.

[@obc_stickyfingaz8845]

casual

[@SirDobbsdaGr8]

You have to substantiate that. He seems competent from his time in Seattle. I’m not going to say the best in the league but he’s certainly better than what the Bears have had in recent years. So why do you say he is horrible?

[@TheFrenchPug]

​@SirDobbsdaGr8 Try last place in 3rd down conversions. Last place in Red Zone conversions. Last place in offensive snaps in the NFL (only team not break 1000 coming in with only 944 in 2023). One of the lowest offensive scoring averages in the league. Fewest amount of time taken in between offensive snaps (puts the defense on the field more, which Seattle led in defensive snaps played against). Goodbye and Good Luck Shane. You could have been a superstar!

[@SirDobbsdaGr8]

@@TheFrenchPug hmm interesting that no one is talking about that more. Thank you

[@TheFrenchPug]

@SirDobbsdaGr8 I'm really shocked they took him with our horrible offense. We have Superstars that he made seem avg at best. Not ONCE did I see a creative or deceptive offensive play call. Opposing defensive coordinators had it so easy against us. My wife could predict the plays we were going to run. "Run, run, 3rd and long pass, Punt." Pretty much every time.

[@rickmartinez96]

Eberflus spent picks and money on defense to save his job .imagine if iffence got high picks and money like the defense

[@KevoUptownChicago]

Eberflus didn't spens anything. 😂😂😂 Sit this one out

[@MrDuds1984]

The OC hire is meaningless whomever they were going to hire. The hire will not be apart of the decision making process on what they do with the first pick and/or keeping Fields

[@Ebonysails]

That's ridiculous.

[@Onlyonesanta]

That’s ridiculous.

[@jeffpotter9599]

I can’t believe I’m agreeing on something with old EbonyFAILS here… totally ridiculous.

[@TheChawMan]

Lmao. Everything you just said was wrong.

[@MrDuds1984]

@@TheChawMan The OC is hired to coach whoever the QB is. Will they have an opinion sure but they don’t get a vote. OC’s are not a long term role such as a GM or HC.