Lance Briggs and Pat The Designer open the episode discussing the Bears' season-ending loss to the Packers. Briggs emphasizes how the team has struggled to overcome a mental block against the Packers.

Briggs gives his season-long grades for the Bears. He rates the defense as a B-, anticipating an improvement to an A in the upcoming season. He grades Matt Eberflus, the defensive coordinator, highlighting areas that need improvement.

Shifting focus to the offense, Briggs rates them a passing C grade. He evaluates Luke Getsy, the play caller, with a D+ grade, expressing dissatisfaction with his performance.

Finally, they evaluate Head Coach Matt Eberflus, giving him a C+ grade. Briggs sees potential for growth and acknowledges a solid foundation.

The discussion turns to potential changes in coaching staff, suggesting Ron Rivera as a potential Defensive Coordinator. Briggs, having played under Rivera, expresses admiration for his coaching prowess, sharing a story to highlight Rivera's excellence.

Overall, the episode features a thorough assessment of the Bears' season, touching on defensive and offensive performances, coaching evaluations, and a discussion on potential coaching changes, particularly the idea of bringing in Ron Rivera as Defensive Coordinator.

An insightful and evaluative episode from The Chicago Bears Podcast!

Broadcast on:

08 Jan 2024