Things aren't going well for the Chicago Bears and their fans are not happy about it.
On Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago's much-maligned offense actually put together a competent drive to the red zone. They had first-and-goal at Indianapolis' four-yard line with two minutes left in the first half. Trailing 7-0, it was clear the Bears were in four-down territory in an attempt to tie things up.
With that scenario, a rookie quarterback still looking for his first NFL touchdown pass and a horrid offensive line, offensive coordinator Shane Waldron called three straight runs for running back Khalil Herbert. They gained a total of three yards.
On fourth-and-1 with Caleb Williams, a mobile quarterback, under center, Waldon called for another run play. It was an option with Williams and D'Andre Swift. The Colts sniffed it out and the run went for -12 yards. Yeah, you read that right.
Video is below.
Yeah this 4th down call lol pic.twitter.com/tdlo3zpEsr
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) September 22, 2024
As stated, Williams is a mobile quarterback, so the decision to not get him on a bootleg with an option to run it in or throw it is completely puzzling.
Bears fans took to social media to unload on the play-calling.
It's time to have a conversation about Shane Waldron.
— Dave (@dave_bfr) September 22, 2024
Shane Waldron is actually clueless what did we do to deserve this
— Bearsszn (@bearssznn) September 22, 2024
pic.twitter.com/TBQRzIPEnd
It took me 10 quarters to hate Shane Waldron.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) September 22, 2024
What is Shane Waldron doing?!!#Bears
— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) September 22, 2024
There’s some terrible, terrible play calling from Waldron. He’s not helping the players succeed.
— Ben Devine (@Chicago_NFL) September 22, 2024
Things are going great in Chicago.
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