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The Bears made just enough progress in the second half of last season to justify bringing coach Matt Eberflus back for a third season and strive for what they’ve wanted ever since they fired Lovie Smith: continuity.
Marc Trestman lasted two years, John Fox three and Matt Nagy four. The Bears didn’t want to reset their franchise again, particularly when they planned to bring in quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick.
“We’re doing it the right way,” general manager Ryan Poles said in January.