Dave Wannstedt reacts to Bears hiring former Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron as OC

On this episode of Football Night in Chicago, Dave Wannstedt and Carmen Vitali join Laurence Holmes to discuss the Bears hiring Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator. They discuss why he is going to be a good fit on the Bears coaching staff. Later, they talk about the Lions playoff success and more.
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Dave Wannstedt reacts to Bears hiring former Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron as OC
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[@antmas3507]

If coach Dave doesn't know him. Then im all in on Shane = great hire

[@marcrose3403]

😂😂😂

[@CoffeeeNBears]

Facts lmao

[@dnice33]

Big facts

[@samuelhowie4543]

Dave said he doesn't know him personally.

[@Chicagomechanic13]

Lol

[@alexamerling79]

I like the hire. Bear down!

[@TheFrenchPug]

Why? Because he had the worst offense in the NFL last year?

[@tyreepowell8367]

Welcome To Chicago Shane Waldron

[@paulyang7991]

Very good hire

[@davidskinner5265]

I won't pretend to know much about Shane Waldron except the fact that he's an experienced offensive coordinator who believes in balancing the run with the pass. I've taken the time to summarize the run/pass balance that each of the FINAL FOUR TEAMS features as they compete for this year's title as the NFL Super Bowl Champion. Here's what I found: LIONS: 4606 yds Passing & 30 TDs / 2311 yds Rushing & 27 TDs NINERS: 4577 yds Passing & 33 TDs / 2389 yds Rushing & 27 TDs RAVENS: 3881 yds Passing & 27 TDs / 2661 yds Rushing & 26 TDs CHIEFS: 4383 yds Passing & 28 TDs / 2661 yds Rushing & 9 TDs. Overall, these teams seem very similar as far as featuring balanced attacks. However, what sticks out to me are the CHIEFS and their combined offensive TDS: Only 37!! Whereas the LIONS have 57; the NINERS have 60 & the Ravens have 53. On "paper" in the AFC, it looks like the Ravens will be a heavy favorite with a balanced offense to go with their stout defense. And in the NFC, it looks like the match-Up will be a toss-up. What do you all think? And what do the Bears & GM Poles need to do (under the coaching of OC Waldron) to create a championship level balance in their offense while continuing to upgrade their improving defense?

[@garydixon1674]

Get a qb that can play under center and understand play action offense

[@davidskinner5265]

@@garydixon1674I'm not sure what you mean... do you really believe that Justin Fields hasn't been able to perform under center & doesn't understand how to use play action? If so, please give us a detailed explanation of why you believe that to be so. Thanks much!

[@MCfact1827]

​@@davidskinner5265 Translation: Fields hater.

[@MCfact1827]

​@@garydixon1674 c'mon sounds like Fields hate. When given time, Fields has proven to do it all.

[@mcfats7652]

Thanks for reporting on what you found. Solid!

[@gyterdoneJP7315]

Lady has her argument dressed for this presentation; well done and has a modern approach to complimenting a D HC type. Well done; get on board Dave, yesterday won't solve tomorrow.

[@oreally8605]

The Bears went from a McDonald's salad, to filet mignon at Michael Jordan's restaurant...

[@jsanders9975]

Seahawks fans disagree

[@lukemcc29]

That’s what was said when they hired Getsy😂

[@fredsparks4817]

No it wasn't.@@lukemcc29

[@TheFrenchPug]

Are you just taking your team's word for it? We are pumped Waldron is gone. Hopefully no more predictable basic highschool schemes for us. Worst offense in the NFL last year with above average talent and top tier wide receivers.

[@DirtyCuttinScoundrel]

Let’s goooooo!

[@JoseSanchez-yl4ir]

Dave was an excellent coach!!! I enjoy his insight!!!

[@CoffeeeNBears]

Have you seen his record as head coach? Lol

[@eddiejames9827]

​@@CoffeeeNBears😂

[@Lucille69caddy]

@@CoffeeeNBearsHe had no talent to work with. LOLOLOLOLOLOL…

[@amahdcole2185]

I think shane will do a better job on help these players on offense they just have to execute

[@dgdaniels7934]

After Getsy, the Bears could have hired a rusty nail and folks would be hyped.

[@IronTorch20]

I'm good with it. The league is swinging back to a more running offense. Waldron had success with guys like Geno Smith. Let's see what they do at quarterback.

[@davidskinner5265]

GM Poles will be trading down from #1 in exchange for a boatload of picks. Somewhere between the 3rd & 5th Round, the Bears will draft a QB & will also sign a veteran backup QB in free agency. Fields will remain the Bears QB1. The two new QBs will compete with Bagent for the QB2 position. Bagent may not make the final cut.

[@lollol-zo9xy]

Jordan Peele hosting for NBC Sports as well!

[@bsmurphy80]

We need Harrison Jr he'd be like a dk Metcalf in that offense and paired w kmet and Moore with a proper center for fields will make a nice offense

[@Magicmike12]

It’s not happening, we will be taking Caleb (if you knew all the pieces that are falling into place) Our new OC has ties to Caleb as well & wants to draft his own QB🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@davidskinner5265]

@@Magicmike12 Waldron has no ties to Caleb. That was Kliff Kingsbury.

[@Magicmike12]

@@davidskinner5265sorry but yes he does have ties to Caleb

[@jpadarath27]

Trade first draft pick for 3 #1's, draft offensive lineman at #9, keep Fields, and sign Mike Evans...

[@davidskinner5265]

I like how you are thinking!

[@MrCPrasky]

dont forget he was with the Rams prior to the Hawks

[@TheFrenchPug]

That's what we thought too. He brought nothing from McVay that we were hoping for.

[@antoniowashington6148]

Sweet hire, Sweet emotional speech by Carmen talking about a team and I know I'm a huge Bears fan, but Definitely Detroit deserves to be in the Superbowl for the hard work this team did, but a tough task brought to you by San Francisco.

[@bigdchi]

Dave is nothing but a bears apologist. Don't take him seriously. he had an average record as a HC.

[@franzdoreza5230]

Not onlyGibbs but they paid Monty 18mil yr. as the league has undervalued really good and very important RBs.. they don’t just run the ball, they have to take care of the blocking, take care of the quarterback, they have to be in the right place during screens, they have to be in the right place during wide receiver screens for blocking… They are one of the most important players on offense

[@senorguzman8]

carmen is very imformative! sounded like jeff saturday or 1 of the fellas the way she broke it down. salute

[@hugomunoz9039]

When was the last time the Bears had an experienced OC? Mike Martz?

[@fredsparks4817]

Yep and he thought he was way more clever than he actually was.

[@BryanWhite77]

​@@fredsparks4817Yeah, it's a lot easier to succeed when you have 4 or 5 hall of fame players on your offense.

[@dennismiller7605]

Not having the quarterback run often is a GOOD thing. Running to make it easier to pass, or having to scramble is nice, but to win consistently in the NFL you win from the pocket and hand the ball to guys who are paid to run the football and take hits.

[@kenyattaclay7666]

That’s not true & hasn’t been true for a while. Of the four QBs remaining Brock Purdey is the closest to that but even then they have him do a lot of rollouts. Also, Mahomes has played the AFC championship game every year he’s been a starter, played in 3 Super Bowls winning two and he’s rarely ever just standing there throwing from the pocket.

[@DiMotherShip]

Honestly it's a dangerous weapon to keep the defenses on their heels.

[@dennismiller7605]

I want the quarterback to be able to run if necessary, but I'd much prefer he didn't run 700 yards a season. Injury risk is much too high.

[@davidskinner5265]

This past year, Fields had fewer scrambles & designed runs than in any of the previous years. As the offensive line improves, his need to scramble and/or run will continue to diminish. But periodically, a much needed "dagger of a run" keeps the opposing defense honest.

[@dennismiller7605]

@@davidskinner5265 I agree. His original scouting report said he had a tendency to hold the ball to long and not get rid of the ball quickly, something he needed to work on. After a few seasons a new scouting report would likely say the same thing. Nears need to move on; hopefully they will eventually get it right.

[@klohr311]

He has experienced over getsy. He runs 3 wide out set. Geno is good qb but not sexy. Russ had fall out in Seattle. Shall see how bears offense looks like in few months.

[@davidskinner5265]

Plus, he also worked under McVay with the Rams.

[@javelldunn3379]

I like of sound of that

[@jimringomartin]

Living in Seattle I am very familiar with the success Seattle had with a kinda mediocre QB. So I can verify Wanstadt doesn't know JACK SQUAT

[@davidskinner5265]

I think he's talking more about Waldron's time with the Rams & the kind of offensive system that he runs. His system is a perfect fit for what the Bears want to do on offense.

[@Griot1981]

The play Shane runs a Slant is the play that Shane will be a better OC then Getsy

[@davidskinner5265]

??????

[@mdm73100]

Also forgot to mention I would like to do play action with Carmen Vitali

[@davidskinner5265]

?????

[@jamesjones681]

Nobody sees that Carmen is cross-eyed?

[@scipio8866]

Was everybody supposed to comment on it?

[@UR_Right24]

She's Asian.

[@spacebronco]

who cares?

[@jamesjones681]

It was SUPPOSED to be funny. I didn't mean to start the sensitive comment section.

[@willamsilvani1982]

Good for Monty. While the Bears r spinning thier wheels, Montgomery is playing this Sunday

[@gfor3]

Need more of the female reporter she knows her stuff. Well done

[@DLC007]

She’s sharp

[@captainlightskinnnn4341]

AH DAVID IF IT WASNT FOR THOSE THREE PLAYS ?!

[@santanam5718]

Little late to the party. Everyone has known since seven in the morning😅😅😅

[@windycityflier23]

Dropped ints are why the lions won last weeks vs a 9-8 team

[@davidskinner5265]

The Lions were the better team!

[@windycityflier23]

@@davidskinner5265 only cause Goff was kept clean by the NFL

[@Hiphiphooray490]

Waldron got 4,000/30 out of Geno Freaking Smith. Something the Bears haven’t done for over 100 years.

[@reyyyanez806]

Now will Justin Fields stay here in Chicago because of the hire! Let me know thanks 😊?

[@samuelhowie4543]

From what I've sern online, Pete Carroll was pretty involved with what the offense ran in Seattle. I haven't seen that or heard of that from Eberflus.

[@davidskinner5265]

Not so... and remember that Waldron also coached with the Rams under McVay.

[@zeuscal5643]

Anything better then getsy

[@mrlaw711]

Wannstedt a better talker than a HC in the NFL.

[@DaSuperFan312]

Wannstedt has no idea who he is SMH. He comes from the QB Collective and the Mike Shannahan tree. Kyle Shannahan, McVay, Laffleur, McDaniel all came from there. He also helped Gino become a legit MVP candidate 2 years ago and helped Goff to his best statistical year in 2018 when the Rams went to the SB.

[@TheFrenchPug]

He ain't that guy. Sorry. We thought he would be but brought nothing from the Niners or Rams that our fans were hyped for. Vanilla offense and very predictable. Good luck. I hope he's better for you in Chicago. I thing Fields has a lot of untapped potential. He's been throttled in Chicago with poor coaching.

[@fredsparks4817]

If the lions can win it all, the Bears can claim to be the second best team in the NFL.We were the last team to beat them.

[@davidskinner5265]

And if the Bears defense hadn't blown the lead in the 4th Quarter, the Bears would have swept the Lions. With another year of productive draft picks & free agent signings, the Bears future begins to look quite BEAR🐻DOWN positive!

[@carlweaver3243]

Bears may have Hired their next HC. Bring back Chico as DC.

[@TheFrenchPug]

There's no way. This guy is super timid.

[@davidskinner5265]

I'd like to see the Bears hire Leslie Frazier or Ron Rivera as their D-Coordinator... both played under Buddy Ryan with the '85 Bears. How exciting would it be to have a defensive system tailored after Ryan's "46" Defense back in Chicago?!

[@MichaelJohnson-qe3is]

Carmen❤

[@timothygathings1531]

That's where he belongs because in Seattle he was at best mediocre play caller he didn't run the ball in Seattle like he should have ... unbalanced!!!

[@santanam5718]

Neither of them know what they're talking about

[@user-ij7xv5xi4n]

We love Dave but he knows nothing about Shane. Carmen knows nothing period. Poles keeps Justin.

[@LESSONS2BLESSINGS]

MHJ

[@mrlaw711]

Wish the Bears had a man for a coach like Dan Campbell. He's tough minded, and will defend his players unlike Eberflus.

[@GreenNugz4]

Lol da fuck?

[@Chi_Bears1]

Bears tied for 4th most takeaways this season. Lions had the 8th most. The Bears scored 26 and 31pts points vs Detroit, splitting the series. Lions have more 1st rounders on their team than Bears. Bears doing more with less and are pointing up.

[@johndrouillard9484]

Dont worry folks same a crappy lions choke time New uniforms New attitude = SAME OLD LIONS meow

[@chucho91234]

Justin is gone. Shane doesn’t run an offense for running QBs

[@rlee33498]

I just don't care for Carmen's takes

[@tjanderson1972]

Is it just me or does Carmen look kinda like Syndrome from The Incredibles?

[@gagadreams]

A defensive OC LMAO We're SAVED! Thanks DAVE! 😂😂😂

[@kingzing9865]

Shit Hire !!!! The guy was running here before he got fired !!!! Have you watched Seatle like paint drying !!!!

[@TheFrenchPug]

Finally. Someone with intelligence. Shane took the first bus out of Seattle before he was canned.

[@Innovate22]

Bears are clueless as usual. They are headed into a historic draft opportunity with either: A. Build around the top QB prospect in years, or B. Get a massive haul for No. 1 and build around Fields. + Draft another franchise player at 9. Yet they approach 2024 with lame ducks at GM & HC - who likely will get let go by the end of next season. Now they hire an OC whose offense does not complement either Caleb or Justin’s skill sets. Bears fans deserve better.

[@PhysicalFortitude]

You callin Poles a lame duck instantly discredits you 😂

[@keithk1559]

That's why they are drafting Drake Maye at 1, book it!!! 🐻⬇️ ✌️✝️

[@damionburton9431]

GOD i hope this hire doesnt mean they are hoping to bring Fields back like he did with Geno

[@seancurran3944]

Geno had 4200 yards passing last year. Fields is way better than Geno Smith.

[@eddiejames9827]

I sure hope it means just that. The Bears never fulfilled their goal of protecting Justin and getting him weapons. 😂

[@damionburton9431]

Get rid of Fields. He’s not better than most qbs in the league. Tired of the hamster wheel and no way is he worth 40-50 mil a year when his rookie deal ends. Time to move on.

[@garydixon1674]

​@seancurran3944 what you smoking?

[@garydixon1674]

​@eddiejames9827 that's all they did. What you talking about?

[@billshun3963]

If I am Shane Waldron I want da Bears to keep Fields, so I can perform my magic on Justin maybe I can teach him how to read defenses. We, Bears fans all hoping Justin can snap out of it coming season. 🤞

[@tomslick2058]

Wanni A guy that never won shit.

[@keithk1559]

Detroit only has a chance if Gibbs goes off. I hope they win but I don't see it unless they limit possessions. I love David Montgomery but they need to get Gibbs 20+ touches imo.

[@davidskinner5265]

If the Lions win, it will be because of their defense & their running game. Gibbs is the "slash & dasher" & Montgomery gets the tough yards... a great combination!

[@reyyyanez806]

Yes a good hire I love it too my friends! Bear 🐻 Down peckers Suck Big Time

[@thegrandpencil4374]

This is SO Bears. Pass on Harbaugh, retain a coach that is 0-4 against the Packers with a 10-24 (.294) overall record, pass on Kingsbury, get some no-name dude from the Seahawks instead. Now, all we need is for them to trade away (again) the number one pick and stick with a QB that couldn't read a defense if it was a reader 1 on audio book. The Chicago Bears are owned by cheapskates who couldn't give a rats ass about winning, and our fans just eat it up, year in and year out like good little pawns. I'm sure next year they'll sell the place out, and we'll go 7-10 again and 0-2 against the Packers. Then, Fields will get an extension, Flus will get an extension, and the message will be, "we're rebuilding"... rinse and repeat.

[@user-sj2hi5fn4m]

Why. Is.. She. Talking? Give me football players. Give me men who have played the game I love.

[@MrFrmartin]

Carmen just bothers me. She isn't even a real Bears fan.

[@ChicagoJ351]

We will see what happens, but bear fans will hate anyone, unless they are winning A lot of games. Either win games, or fire the qb, the coach, the gm, or some combination of the above. That’s how fans react to pretty much everything.

[@davidskinner5265]

Most fans everywhere do not understand how long it takes to complete a total rebuild. From the beginning, GM Poles laid out his 4-Year plan designed to bring a championship caliber team back to Chicago. 2024 will only be the 3rd year of his 4-Year Plan. It's going to be fun to watch what GM Poles does in the 2024 draft & free agency!

[@CoffeeeNBears]

Lol

[@billshun3963]

Who cares what Dave has to say!

[@user-ij7xv5xi4n]

Poles letting Monty and Evans go were big mistakes. Now they need to keep Foreman and bring back Evans.😅😅

[@DiMotherShip]

Nah they actually good at Running Roschon is a stud n great blocker.

[@davidskinner5265]

He couldn't afford Monty back then... his Total Salary Cap $$$ were at an all-time low of about $8 Million.

[@markevans8054]

Who cares what Wanny thinks, he was a pathetic coach for Chicago, you might as well ask an illegal immigrant who can't speak English what he thinks.

[@pjjones9989]

Dave just stealing money at this point !! His takes are head starching

[@billshun3963]

Lots of NFL fans agree with you.

[@auroragary3774]

If the Bears keep Jusitn look for years of mediocracy, regardless of the OC.

[@davidskinner5265]

Could you share the details that lead you to believe differently than what GM Poles & Coach Eberflus believe... thanks much!

[@Blackrain7920]

Give that job to a man

[@WILL-sn4us]

Now need to draft a quarterback,

[@Blackrain7920]

@@WILL-sn4us what r u talking about duh

[@MFBloosh]

@@WILL-sn4us We have a QB.

[@garydixon1674]

Play action based offense means fields is gone .

[@anthonyduncan8352]

He runs a pass heavy offense. He's most likely to never run the ball what is dave talking about

[@TheFrenchPug]

No. All we did was run. Only passed when we were in trouble, which was almost every 3rd down.

[@davidskinner5265]

Absolutely not true! His passing to rushing play percentages are similar to the rest of this year's playoff teams...when he was with the Rams & with the Seahawks.

[@TheFrenchPug]

@davidskinner5265 Yeah. We were not a pass heavy offense. Pete preferred to run when he could, but our o line always sucked.

[@yuhbtw]

Carmen looking like a hot mess

[@ryanzeiger7237]

Lions are a fluke

[@tomslick2058]

Dont matter. Gb and Lions are better than the Bears. They will keep Fields. Unfortunately passing on a superstar.

[@mattwieser3447]

We don’t know Caleb’s a superstar we will wait and see how he turns out

[@seancurran3944]

Fields was a superstar in college too.

[@Mr.Perry33]

@@seancurran3944 Fields was always second to Trevor Lawrence

[@moobthojmoovzoo]

His team nearly didn't made play off last year and didn't make play offs this year

[@moobthojmoovzoo]

Bad hired bad for bears