Chicago Bears blame Caleb Williams for game-ending chaos

On Thanksgiving Day, the Chicago Bears faced the Detroit Lions in a tightly contested game that resulted in a disappointing loss for the Bears. With only 36 seconds remaining and the Bears trailing by three points, head coach Matt Eberflus made a controversial decision. Instead of calling a timeout or quickly rushing a play to improve their position for a potential field goal, Eberflus allowed the clock to run down, waiting for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams to execute a play. Williams appeared confused and waited for further instructions, leading to a failed deep pass attempt and the opportunity to possibly tie the game slipping away. Shortly after the game concluded, Eberflus was dismissed by the Bears' executives, highlighting the severity of the moment and results of the team's performance. The breakdown of communication and decision-making during a critical moment in the game led observers to reassess the roles and responsibilities of both Eberflus and Williams. On the following FOX NFL Sunday broadcast, former players and analysts debated the incident, revealing diverging views on who was at fault. While Howie Long suggested that Williams should have been more proactive by calling a timeout or moving quickly to execute a play, Michael Strahan and Terry Bradshaw defended the young quarterback. They argued that it was unreasonable to expect a rookie to make such critical decisions, claiming that the responsibility lay with the coaching staff, especially head coach Eberflus, for not providing clear guidance. This incident has raised questions about the leadership and strategic direction of the Bears, as the players grapple with the fallout of their coach's dismissal. Moving forward, Thomas Brown was named as the interim head coach, a transition meant not only to stabilize the team but also to attract top coaching talent to support the developing Caleb Williams, seen as a cornerstone for the team’s future.