Matt Eberflus had a discussion with Chase Claypool following the Bears' defeat in Week 1.
In the 2023 season opener, the Chicago Bears faced a tough defeat against the Green Bay Packers with a score of 38-20. While there were many areas of concern, wide receiver Chase Claypool's performance stood out.
On Sunday, Claypool's presence on the field appeared disengaged, displaying a lack of enthusiasm in his blocking, route execution, and overall contribution. Despite being targeted twice, he failed to make a single catch. Such a display warranted a discussion with the team's head coach, and that's precisely the course of action that was taken.
Following the game, Bears' head coach Matt Eberflus confirmed to the media that he had a one-on-one with Claypool, particularly addressing his lack of commitment to perimeter blocking, which impacted several screen plays.
Eberflus commented, «The plays were evident... our perimeter blocking has to be better across the board. We're committed to addressing and improving that aspect."
While Eberflus is optimistic about Claypool making a comeback in the Week 2 clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there's no certainty that he'll be on the field. When questioned about Claypool potentially being sidelined for the upcoming match, Eberflus remained non-committal.
«We are evaluating all options,» Eberflus noted. «I won't delve into specifics about player statuses for the upcoming game at this juncture. Our focus remains on optimizing our team's performance and deciding the active roster accordingly.»
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