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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is setting a high bar for Justin Fields for the 2022 season after the quarterback’s roller-coaster rookie campaign. “I said last time in public that the development of him for the second year should be a big jump,” Eberflus said at the NFL owners meeting earlier this week. “It […]

The Chicago Bears have had one of the most disappointing off-seasons in the NFL. In a crucial free agency period where the Bears needed to add help for second-year quarterback Justin Fields, Chicago essentially just stood pat. Their biggest signing was wide receiver Byron Pringle, a player who has never been more than a key […]

The interesting tale of the Chicago Bears took an uplifting tone this offseason, as they fired Matt Nagy and grabbed Matt Eberflus from the Indianapolis Colts to be their next head coach. As Justin Fields enters into his second season and his first as the clear-cut starter, things are looking up for the Bears. But […]

With the NFL coaching carousel coming to a close, it seems the Indianapolis Colts have finally found a new defensive coordinator to replace Matt Eberflus. After an extensive interview process, the front office has finally made their decision and it looks like Gus Bradley is the man for the job. According to Adam Schefter, the […]

After finally moving on from an overstayed Matt Nagy, the Chicago Bears turned over a new leaf this offseason, refreshing their coaching staff. By bringing in former Chiefs front-office member Ryan Poles as GM and former Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and his chosen coaching staff, all signs are pointing up to this team finally […]

The Chicago Bears are entering a new era following the official hiring of former Indianapolis Colts DC Matt Eberflus as their new head coach. While there were various contestants in the mix for the Bears’ job, Eberflus was chosen to fill the vacancy left by Matt Nagy. During his introductory press conference at Halas Hall […]

The Chicago Bears made waves on Monday after it was announced that they will be hiring Matt Eberflus as the team’s new head coach. Eberflus, who previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts, will now make his way to the Windy City to lead Justin Fields and the rest of the Bears […]

There are still multiple NFL franchises searching for their new head coach. Luckily for the Chicago Bears, they’ve already found the man for the job in Matt Eberflus. However, many believed finding an offensive-minded leader would have been the preferred route, as the team needs to prioritize developing Justin Fields. We go over some candidates […]

The Chicago Bears ended their coaching search by opting to hire Matt Eberflus to be their new head coach moving forward. Eberflus has been in the league since 2009 after coaching in college and previously served as the defensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts from 2018 to 2021. Surely enough, Chicago is raring to turn […]

On Thursday, it was announced that the Chicago Bears filled their vacancy at head coach. They are reportedly hiring former Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus to become the next Bears head football coach. Eberflus was among a laundry list of great potential candidates, but the fit is certainly interesting. That has left FOX Sports’ […]

The Chicago Bears are hiring Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus to replace Matt Nagy as head coach, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Bears selected Eberflus over Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and former NFL head coach Jim Caldwell. Chicago just hired Ryan Poles to replace Ryan Pace as general manager, and Poles […]

The Indianapolis Colts were able to land DeForest Buckner via trade in exchange for the No. 13 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. During a sit-down with the team’s official website, Matt Eberflus — the defensive coordinator of the Colts — revealed how the Buckner trade came into fruition: “When Chris (Ballard) and Frank (Reich) came […]

Earlier this offseason, the Indianapolis Colts were able to acquire DeForest Buckner from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the No. 13 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Nearly two months after the move was made, Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus highlighted what Buckner brings to Indianapolis. “I’m like, ‘Well, at least you know […]

Chris Jones might be aware that the Indianapolis Colts are poised to have an extremely active offseason in 2020. Following a disappointing end to the 2019 season, the Colts understand that there are areas of the roster that need to be addressed in the coming months. In nearly a month, NFL free agency will be […]

The Indianapolis Colts have their backs against the wall as they prepare to face the New Orleans Saints on Monday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Indy has lost two straight after a crushing defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday, and they are on the verge of being eliminated from playoff […]

The Indianapolis Colts suffered a tough loss in Week 1. They managed to battle back from an early deficit against the Chargers and tie the game, but lost in overtime. They had a handful of self-inflicted wounds, including Adam Vinatieri missing three kicks, and easily could’ve won the game. Apparently, tackling was also an issue, […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ defense took a big step forward under Matt Eberflus last season. The Colts were the toast of the league in 2018, shockingly coming back from a 1-5 record to win nine of their next ten games and make the playoffs. They even ended up winning a playoff game on the road, and […]

In spite of the fact that Indianapolis Colts coordinators Matt Eberflus and Nick Sirianni have been drawing significant head-coaching interest from rival teams, Colts head coach Frank Reich expects both guys to be back next season, according to Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star. Eberflus completed his first year as Colts defensive coordinator this season. […]

The Cleveland Browns’ offseason kicked off early, as they were not able to reach the playoffs, though, that does not mean that they aren’t busy these days. Among the things that are keeping them occupied is their search for the team’s next head coach. In a report by Dustin Fox of ESPN, the Browns seem […]

The Cleveland Browns will interview Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus for their head-coaching job on Sunday, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN. What a weekend for Eberflus. First, he saw his defense hold the Houston Texans to seven points in a 21-7 victory in the AFC Wild Card Round on Saturday. Now, he will […]

The Indianapolis Colts took an easy 21-0 lead against the Houston Texans in their first round matchup of the playoffs. Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy went to Twitter to praise the Colts’ defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ in-game coaching. As a former coach, he notices the little things that make the whole team play more […]

Add Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus to the list of potential Cleveland Browns head coaching candidates for next season. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Browns have requested permission to interview Eberflus. Eberflus took over as Indianapolis’ defensive coordinator this season, leading the Colts to the 11th-ranked defense in the NFL. The […]

The Indianapolis Colts have undergone some major changes with their new coaching staff. As a result, a change in scheme was almost an inevitability. Among the notable changes the Colts will undergo is a switch from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3. In order to do so, new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus says the team will need quicker player […]

The Indianapolis Colts were so sure that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was going to be their next head coach, they let him hire assistants. As we all know now, McDaniels is still with the Patriots, and Frank Reich is the new Colts head coach, but new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus remains. So— do […]

While it’s still not official, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is widely-tipped to fill the Indianapolis Colts’ vacant head-coaching job. But when McDaniels does officially get the job, whether in Indianapolis or elsewhere, he’ll bring Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach and passing game coordinator Matt Eberflus along with him to be his defensive coordinator, […]