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Bears Dismiss Coaches, Embrace Run-First Strategy for Williams

5/21/2025

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The Chicago Bears faced turmoil after mishandling Caleb Williams, resulting in the dismissal of head coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. With new coach Ben Johnson at the helm, the team is embracing a run-first strategy, drawing inspiration from Kyler Murray's playbook to maximize Williams' potential while leveraging tight ends and three-receiver formations.

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The Chicago Bears faced turmoil after mishandling Caleb Williams, resulting in the dismissal of head coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. With new coach Ben Johnson at the helm, the team is embracing a run-first strategy, drawing inspiration from Kyler Murray's playbook to maximize Williams' potential while leveraging tight ends and three-receiver formations.