Matt Eberflus and Matt Ryan (Photos via CBS Sports)
NFL CBS analyst and former quarterback Matt Ryan destroyed Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus over his inexcusable botch that cost his team the game against the Detroit Lions on Thursday.
Chicago was trailing 23-20 with less than a minute to go, needing just a field goal to force overtime. Caleb Williams took a sack at the Detroit 41 with just 32 seconds remaining, but Matt Eberflus had one timeout in his back pocket.
For some reason, Eberflus decided not to use his final timeout. Williams and the Bears offense failed to get set and bled valuable time off the clock, forcing Williams to attempt a last-second Hail Mary that fell incomplete.
After the game, Ryan destroyed Matt Eberflus for his coaching malpractice that dropped Chicago to 4-8 on the season:
“This is unacceptable from the head coach position. Your responsibility is to not panic in critical situations. To put your team in the best opportunity to win games. That’s a massive, massive fail by Matt Eberflus.”
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No matter how Eberflus tries to justify it, there’s no excuse for this. If your offense is clearly disorganized and confused, you call the timeout and give them a chance to win.
Matt Eberflus Should Be Let Go ASAP
It’s not a matter of “if” the Bears will fire Matt Eberflus, but when they’ll announce it. If it’s not after this week, it’s gotta be in the next couple of weeks.
He’s had three years at the helm, and the Bears haven’t shown any signs of progress under his belt despite a stellar rookie year from Williams. Today’s loss, coupled with that Hail Mary defeat in Washington a few weeks back, are clear-as-day evidence that he’s not qualified to be a head coach.
VIDEO: Social Media Was Loving The Saxophone Rendition Of The National Anthem Before Lions-Bears Thanksgiving Day Game
Mike Phillips (Photo via CBS Sports)
NFL fans loved the performance by saxophonist Mike Phillips before the Detroit Lions-Chicago Bears Thanksgiving game today.
As per NFL tradition, the Detroit Lions are hosting the first of three Thanksgiving Thursday games at Ford Field. Jared Goff and company are looking to deliver the Detroit faithful their first Thanksgiving W since the 2016 season.
Before kickoff, Phillips performed a saxophone rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner:
“Saxophone setting the tone for Thanksgiving football 🎷🔥 Who needs turkey when you’ve got vibes like this?,” one user wrote.
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“Incredible! They need to do this more often! Very talented saxophonist doing circular breathing while he is playing,” another fan wrote.
“It was legendary! holding that last note for as long as he did,” a fan said.
“What an instrumental version of our National Anthem This was a sweet rendition,” said another.
“I was vibin to it that was dope !!,” commented one fan.
“That was so moving!,” said another.
“So good…got a little teary eyed,” a fan wrote.
“Mike Phillips absolutely nails it with this soulful saxophone rendition! Truly an unforgettable take on the National Anthem,” another said.
Not that he needs a reminder, but another wonderful job by Mr. Phillips on the saxophone.
Detroit Lions Are Pushing Closer To NFC North Division Crown
The Lions and defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs share the best record in football at 10-1 heading into this week’s slate of games. The Lions are a game up on the Minnesota Vikings (9-2) and Philadelphia Eagles (9-2) for the NFC’s top seed.
A victory over Chicago today would push Detroit even closer to their second straight division crown. Keep in mind that they play the Vikings again in Week 18.
