The Chicago Bears are aiming for a turnaround with former number-one overall pick Caleb Williams. Following a disappointing Thanksgiving Day loss to the Detroit Lions, former head coach Matt Eberflus was let go. The Bears have since appointed Ben Johnson, the former offensive coordinator of the Lions, who is eager to start his new role seriously. One of his initial actions will involve the dismissal of several coaches, including offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.
According to The Athletic’s Adam Jahns, “Interim head coach Thomas Brown, interim OC/WRs coach Chris Beatty, OL line coach Chris Morgan, QB coach Kerry Joseph and defensive coordinator Eric Washington will not be retained by the Bears.”
Interim head coach Thomas Brown, interim OC/WRs coach Chris Beatty, OL line coach Chris Morgan, QB coach Kerry Joseph and defensive coordinator Eric Washington will not be retained by the Bears.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) January 23, 2025
Fans expressed their reactions on social media. One fan tweeted, “Thank god we sent C-Mo thru the moon door,” while another disgusted follower remarked, “Whoever coached the O-Line should be deported, not just fired.” Conversely, one supporter reflected positively on Brown, saying, “Really hope the best for Thomas Brown. Regardless of how it went, he was the coach who helped us beat GB in Lambeau, and I’m grateful for that!” Another fan questioned Brown’s long tenure, writing, “I hope one day we learn how C-Mo kept this job for so long, because it surely didn’t have anything to do with the performance of our O-line in his tenure.” It will be intriguing to see who Johnson selects to complete his coaching staff.
