Chicago Bears Confront Offensive Woes in Talks with Shane Waldron

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29/09/2024 20h48

### Chicago Bears Seek Solutions to Offensive Struggles

The Chicago Bears are taking proactive steps to address their offensive inefficiencies early in the season. According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, the team held a meeting involving key players such as 40-year-old tight end Marcedes Lewis, starting tight end Cole Kmet, and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams with Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. The aim was to tackle the team's early-season struggles on offense.

"We're not a Pop Warner team. You've got to coach us up. Coach me up even though I'm in year 19. Coach up Caleb even though he's a rookie," Lewis reportedly told Waldron, emphasizing the need for better coaching and preparation despite the disparity in experience between the players.

The Bears have faced significant challenges in scoring points. As of late, the team stood at a 1-2 record going into Sunday's home game against the Rams, with only one occasion where they managed to score above 20 points. The offensive struggles were further highlighted by the fact that punter Tory Taylor had to punt 15 times over just three games.

Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' performance has been underwhelming, having completed 70 out of 118 pass attempts for a total of 630 yards, including two touchdowns and four interceptions. Meanwhile, DJ Moore, the team's top receiver, accumulated only 167 yards on 19 catches.

The ground game hasn't been much better. The Bears managed just 218 rushing yards on 72 carries, with starting running back D'Andre Swift contributing 68 yards on 37 attempts. Despite the offensive woes, Chicago led Los Angeles 10-6 at halftime in their most recent game, although they had only produced 97 yards of total offense by that point.

The Bears' meeting with Shane Waldron appears to be a step towards finding solutions, highlighting the team's acknowledgment of their offensive shortcomings and their commitment to improvement.

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