The Chicago Bears have been one of the top teams in the NFL all season long, and that's due to the culture that Ben Johnson has quickly established. It's a stark difference from what the Bears looked like under Matt Eberflus, and the results prove as much.
While Eberflus is no longer a problem for fans in the Windy City, it looks like his troubles have carried over to the Dallas Cowboys. Owner Jerry Jones spoke about the team's defense, and in the process, he threw Eberflus under the bus, signaling his time in Dallas may be coming to an end.
Ex-Bears HC Matt Eberflus Seems to Running Out of Time in Dallas
As a guest on 105.3 The Fan, Jones said that coaches should adapt their scheme to the players on the team, adding he doesn't think the talent is the problem with the Cowboys. He then talked about Minnesota's J.J. McCarthy playing well against Dallas and said, "It seems like we're always saying that about these QBs -- some of them that haven't played as well, but when they play us, they play better. I think that's telling."
For your boss to come out and say this on a radio show isn't a positive look for Eberflus, especially since the Dallas defense has been underwhelming. Going into Week 15, Dallas ranks 29th in the NFL in total defense (374.9), 32nd in pass defense (254.8), and 31st in scoring defense (30). To make matters worse, the Cowboys are first in the NFL with seven games allowing more than 30 points, tied with the Raiders and Bengals.
It doesn't help that it's virtually impossible that the Cowboys will make the playoffs this season. And to be frank, Dallas' defense has been the side of the ball that has been disappointing. Dallas has the No. 1-ranked total offense (396.9) and ranks fourth in scoring offense (29.1). If the defense were even middle of the pack, they would have been able to secure some more wins, potentially saving Eberflus' job and making a push for the playoffs. Instead, the Cowboys' defense has been one of the worst units in the league, and it seems obvious they will make some changes in the coming weeks.
Cowboys fans also seem to be out on Eberflus, as he's been called stubborn and unwilling to change parts of his scheme to put players in a bigger position to succeed. That can't be the case as a coach, particularly one who's fighting for their job.
As Bears fans watch from the outside, they've seen this story unfold over the last three seasons, and they are happy to be on the other side this time.