Bears veterans want Caleb Williams benched after offensive coordinator was fired: report

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The Chicago Bears made a big move, firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron as the team’s offense continues to struggle this season. 

And a new report says Waldron wasn’t the only problem the Bears thought they had in the locker room.

Former Bears receiver and current ESPN Chicago radio host Tom Waddle wrote on X Tuesday that Bears players weren’t just pushing for Waldron to be relieved of his duties. They wanted Williams, the team’s No. 1 overall pick, benched. 

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sits on the bench in the closing minutes of a game.  (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

"After talking to a few people with knowledge of the situation, players went to Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles asking them to make a change at offensive coordinator," Waddle wrote on X. "There have also been a few veteran players requesting (Tyson) Bagent starts."

Bagent played solidly last season as an undrafted rookie, playing in five games due to an injured Justin Fields. He was 2-2 as a starter, throwing for three touchdowns, six interceptions, 859 yards and a 65.7% completion rate. 

Bagent also scored two rushing touchdowns and ran for 109 yards on 23 attempts. 

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Last week, Williams was taken down nine times in the pocket and has shown accuracy issues when he does get the ball off. The Bears fell to the lowly New England Patriots, who had rookie Drake Maye quarterbacking their offense. 

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, though, said Williams will remain the team’s starter despite Waldron’s dismissal. Thomas Brown,