Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus insists he did nothing wrong to set up the Washington Commanders’ Hail Mary, even though all evidence points to the contrary. (He should take notes from Jaylon Johnson’s quality leadership.)
But beyond Eberflus’ poor coaching on the actual Hail Mary, he insisted that a 13-yard completion to Terry McLaurin right before didn’t “really matter.” Eberflus is so incorrect because this sequence, of course, was absolutely necessary to help put Washington in a position where its Hail Mary attempt was even feasible.
It’s even more telling when Commanders head coach Dan Quinn went as far as to say that the pass was “the one you need.” The difference in quality coaching approach between the two teams couldn’t be more stark:
Matt Eberflus on ESPN 1000: "The play before the (Hail Mary), I'm not concerned about."
Dan Quinn to @AlbertBreer: “That’s the one you need. If we don’t get that play to (McLaurin), then we’re out of gas.” pic.twitter.com/UxCOKWxWNC
— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) October 28, 2024
The Commanders are 6-2 and in pole position for the NFC East division title because Quinn understands every little yard counts. The Bears are 4-3, in firm fourth place in the NFC North, because their coach doesn’t act that way. It couldn’t be more clear.