Chicago’s Command: Bears Launch High-Stakes Hunt for New Offensive Coordinator

The Priority List

Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus have reportedly narrowed their focus to three primary archetypes. The Bears need more than just a play-caller; they need a structural engineer for an offense that finished in the bottom 10 of the league in scoring. Sources indicate the team is looking toward the Shanahan or McVay coaching trees to implement a system built on pre-snap motion and explosive play-action.

Williams finished his rookie campaign with roughly 3,500 passing yards and 21 touchdowns, but the “sacks-taken” metric remained a glaring issue. The new coordinator must solve a protection scheme that left the #1 overall pick under duress on nearly 38% of his dropbacks.

What They Said

“We have to be elite around Caleb. It’s not just about the plays; it’s about the teaching. We’re looking for a leader who can command the room and challenge our players to reach that next level.”
— Ryan Poles, Bears General Manager

“The infrastructure has to match the talent. You saw what Caleb can do when the platform is clean. Our job is to make that the standard, not the exception.”
— Matt Eberflus, Head Coach

What’s Next: The Interview Circuit

Expect a heavy rotation of names over the next 72 hours. High-profile assistants from San Francisco, Detroit, and the college ranks are already on the flight manifest to Halas Hall. This isn’t just a standard coaching search; it is the most pivotal hire of the Ryan Poles era.

If Chicago lands a top-tier innovator, the Bears instantly become the most dangerous “sleeper” in the NFC North. If they miss, they risk stalling the development of the most talented quarterback the franchise has ever rostered.