Bears Star Reveals His Request for Chicago’s Next Head Coach

Week 13 was quite a whirlwind ride for the Chicago Bears.

Dropping to 4-8 with a 23-20 loss to the rival Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, the Bears shook things up by firing head coach Matt Eberflus. Even though some players and fans liked Eberflus' work behind the bench, his abysmal 14-32 record since the start of the 2022 season made it clear that a change was necessary.

Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown has since been named the interim coach, however, his return in 2025 is far from guaranteed. The Bears might want a fresh face as their next full-time head coach and more options will become available once the offseason begins, opening the door to various pathways to venture down.

But regardless of who the next full-time Chicago HC is, one player is hoping that they possess a specific quality.

Bears News: DJ Moore Wants Next Coach to Be Accountable

On Monday, Moore appeared on 670 The Score's Mully & Haugh to discuss what he wants to see in the next Bears head coach. According to CHGO Sports' Greg Braggs Jr., the veteran playmaker's request is a simple one: accountability.

Bears fans will likely fully agree with Moore on this one. While Eberflus seemed to have a solid coach-player relationship with the roster, he often fell short when it came to taking accountability for Chicago's losses. Rather than admitting he screwed up, he made a habit of deflecting the blame or choosing to ignore glaring issues.

You only have to look back to Thanksgiving for the latest example of this issue. After blowing the opportunity to defeat the Lions, The Athletic's Adam Jahns and Dianna Russini reported that "Eberflus left the locker room immediately after his speech and the exchange with players," running away from accountability yet again.

"(Eberflus) seemed to go out of his way to take the blame for nearly everything. His subsequent attempts to take accountability felt insincere to the players."

- Adam Jahns & Dianna Russini\

Even though losses aren't always their fault, it can be in a coach's best interest to step up and take accountability. A simple "That loss was on me, I messed up" can go a long way, potentially earning respect from players who see a leader who isn't afraid to shoulder the blame, even if the shortcomings aren't completely his fault.

Eberflus failed to do that constantly, which is why he's back in the unemployment line.

Having said that, Moore's latest comments aren't the first time that he's taken a shot at his now-ex-head coach. Appearing on 670 The Score on Nov. 4, the veteran playmaker failed to fully endorse Eberflus when asked if the latter had lost the locker room.

We'll see if Brown is more accountable behind the bench during a trip to Levi's Stadium in Week 14. Sunday's showdown is looking like an uphill battle as the Bears are currently 3.5-point underdogs to the San Francisco 49ers, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

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