Bears urged to poach Bills coordinator to succeed Matt Eberflus | Sporting News

The Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus following their Thanksgiving loss to the Detroit Lions. They could look to replace him with the man mind behind the Buffalo Bills offense.

While listing “dream” hires the Bears could make, FanSided’s Sravan Gannavarapu urged the team to hire Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady.

“Joe Brady’s work as the Buffalo Bills’ offensive coordinator has had a transformative effect on quarterback Josh Allen, turning him into an MVP-caliber player in the 2024 season,” wrote Gannavarapu. “Even without Stefon Diggs, the Bills’ offense has been a steady force, with Brady calling the plays since taking over for Ken Dorsey. His work with Allen, particularly in terms of reducing turnovers and enhancing Allen’s ability to read defenses, would translate well to a similar project in Chicago with Williams.”

Brady is most well known for being the passing game coordinator for the 2019 Louisiana State Tigers. His work with Joe Burrow during his Heisman season earned him the offensive coordinator job for the Carolina Panthers. However, in 2021 he was fired and hired as the quarterbacks coach for the Bills.

However, in 2023 the Bills fired Ken Dorsey and promoted Brady to offensive coordinator. Since taking over, the Bills offense has been one of the best in the league. Obviously, Brady has benefited from elite quarterback play in the past. However, Caleb Williams is no different. He is regarded as one of the most talented young quarterbacks in the league. The Bears just need to surround him with people to help him grow into a star in the National Football League.

“In 2024, the Bills’ offense has been more balanced and less reliant on Allen’s ability to make spectacular plays. Barry has designed a system incorporating multiple offensive weapons, such as Keon Coleman and running back James Cook,” wrote Gannavarapu. “Having flexibility in calling plays based on game flow and defensive adjustments would help the Bears find more balance offensively. Ask how Joe Burrow used it to his advantage at LSU.”

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