The problems that led the Bears to Shane Waldron aren't solved by firing him

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus chats with players as they warm up before practice at the NFL team’s practice facility in Lake Forest, Tuesday, July 23, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

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As brief as Shane Waldron’s stint with the Bears was, he had this coming for a long time.

The team fired Waldron as offensive coordinator Tuesday after just nine games and replaced him with Thomas Brown. It’s better than continuing to let Waldron run the offense into the ground, but it’s hard to imagine that saving the season or coach Matt Eberflus’ job.

And while the Bears overhaul their staff, the Packers sailed into the week at 6-3 and refreshed by their bye week…