Caleb Williams’ father, Carl Williams, may have subtly criticized Bears coach Matt Eberflus in a recent tweet, leaving fans speculating about possible dissatisfaction with Eberflus’ handling of his press conferences following the team’s recent loss.
The Bears fell to the Washington Commanders on a last-second Hail Mary, but questions arose around Eberflus’ defensive strategy leading up to the final play.
Eberflus’ post-game comments, in which he didn’t acknowledge any mistakes, especially on a critical play that allowed the Commanders to move up to midfield, have stirred debate. On Thursday, a Twitter account believed to belong to Carl Williams briefly posted a tweet quoting Commanders’ defensive coordinator Joe Whitt, who had expressed frustration about his own defensive calls.
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Carl’s tweet included hashtags “#accountability” and “#realcoach,” which many saw as a subtle jab at Eberflus. Though the tweet was quickly deleted, it sparked reactions among Bears fans.
Whether this story develops further remains to be seen. If Carl’s account is confirmed, Caleb Williams and his father may work to quickly defuse any misunderstandings with the Bears, but fans will likely question if this incident reflects deeper disappointment with Eberflus’ response to the loss.
