The Chicago Bears interviewed Matt Eberflus about their coach position. Here’s what to know about the Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator.
The Chicago Bears contacted at least 15 general managers and 10 coaching candidates for interviews. As they go through this process, we’re looking at each prospect.
Matt Eberflus gave an interview for the head coach position on Monday, the Bears announced.
Matt Eberflus
Grow old: 51
Position: Indianapolis Colts . Defense Coordinator
Experience
Eberflus has been the Colts coordinator for four seasons. Before that, he spent six seasons coaching the defenders for the Dallas Cowboys after two years in a similar role with the Cleveland Browns. Eberflus also has 17 years of college coaching experience on his resume at Toledo (1992-2000) and Missouri (2001-08).
You should know
Eberflus placed third in 2018 in the NFL’s Assistant Coach of the Year poll. Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio earned the honor that season when Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Wink Martindale finished as runner-up. This season, Eberflus has overseen a Colts defense that leads the AFC on points (33) while finishing in the league’s top 10 with points allowed (21.5 ppg). The Colts had three defenders named on the original Pro Bowl roster last month – quarterback DeForest Buckner, full-back Darius Leonard and full-back Kenny Moore II.
Buzz
Players commend Eberflus for his communication skills and leadership style. He is known as a detail-oriented coach with a knack for connecting with players and fellow coaches. Eberflus has earned a reputation for being able to combine his strategic insight with the personnel he has to work with, loading his defense with only as much as the player can handle.
What was said
“I would wholeheartedly endorse and support anyone who has ever called and asked me about Flus as a man, as a leader, and as a coach. He is a worthy candidate. Obviously I don’t want to lose him. But I’m happy for him and support him.” – Colts Coach Frank Reich, when Eberflus became a head coach candidate last year
https://www.ocregister.com/2022/01/17/the-chicago-bears-interviewed-matt-eberflus-for-their-coaching-vacancy-heres-what-to-know-about-the-indianapolis-colts-defensive-coordinator/ The Chicago Bears interviewed Matt Eberflus about their coach position. Here’s what to know about the Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator.