The Chicago Bears have their biggest contest of the year so far on Sunday. Not only are they trying save their season and stop their three game losing streak, but they’re welcoming in their hated rival in the Green Bay Packers.
Amid the losing streak, Chicago underwent some coaching changes. One of those coaches didn’t leave the best impression on wide receiver Keenan Allen.
“Fell Into A Trap” Bears WR Takes Massive Shot At Coach
We’re learning more about why Shane Waldron didn’t stick around after his brief, yet memorable, Chicago Bears experience:
The Bears fired Waldron after nine games as the team’s offensive coordinator on November 12. In the wake of Waldron’s departure, passing game coordinator Thomas Brown has been promoted as the team’s new OC.
It remains to be seen what the offense will look like with Brown running things, but it became clear throughout the first nine games that Bears players, including rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, weren’t vibing with Waldron. Veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen was asked for his thoughts about why the former OC didn’t fare well in the Windy City, and his response was both damning and telling.
“I would say just probably he was too nice of a guy,” Allen told Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune about Waldron. “I think during OTAs, training camp, he kind of fell into a trap of letting things go, not holding people accountable. Obviously those things lead to a slippery slope.”
Fans agreed with Allen:
Keenan Allen being a veteran like he is, he knows a good OC vs. a bad. Wish he would have spoke up sooner.
— Just Another Year Chicago: Bears (@JAYChi_Bears) November 13, 2024
I’d love to know why the Bears don’t like Alpha personalities. What is their aversion to someone who has a very strong personality and command presence. The last coach Halas ever hired was Ditka. That’s the kind of coach he wants leading the team.
— Joe Peppers (@joepepp23) November 13, 2024
Not holding people accountable can hurt you. I talked about that the other day https://t.co/lsWYKKyLqw
— Coach Moore MS, CSCS (@Coach_Moore_FP) November 13, 2024
And Flus didn’t pick up on it or do anything?
— Mulli (@MullionSporps) November 13, 2024
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