Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' development for the remainder of the season reportedly played a role in the Chicago Bears' decision to fire head coach Matt Eberflus last week.
According to ESPN's Courtney Cronin, a team source said the Bears' decision-makers had to "factor in Williams' performance the rest of the season and whether staying with Eberflus would hinder his development as a franchise quarterback."
Eberflus' firing came on the heels of a 23-20 road loss to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, which marked Chicago's sixth consecutive loss following a 4-2 start.
After trailing 16-0 at halftime, the Bears staged a furious comeback and Williams went on to have one of his best games of the season against Detroit, going 20-of-39 for 256 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions, while also rushing for 39 yards.