Updated Play Caller Evaluations Present a Bleak Outlook for Luke Getsy
Recent assessments of play-calling effectiveness in the NFL have cast a dim light on the performance of the Chicago Bears' offensive strategist, Luke Getsy. Despite the Bears' commendable history of strong defense, which continues to hold true this season, their offense has failed to break away from a similarly long-standing record of underachievement. This year, their struggles are amplified by their difficulties in finding a high-caliber quarterback and are further exacerbated by less-than-stellar play-calling.
Matt Eberflus, who joined the Bears from Green Bay, hoped that Getsy would successfully transplant the wide-zone scheme and revitalize the Chicago offense. Yet Getsy, inexperienced in play-calling, was a gamble that has not paid off. After a disappointing 2022 season, where a boost in offensive talent was expected to make a difference, the Bears' offense barely improved, inching up from 23rd to 22nd in league scoring. Patton Analytics' comprehensive data metrics on NFL play-calling, which consider various team and player constraints, suggest that Getsy's approach has not been effective.
The situation seems dire for Getsy, as comparisons with Nathaniel Hackett, who also faced challenges in quarterback management, underscore the gravity of the Bears' situation. Despite having Justin Fields�a dynamic quarterback�most of the season, Getsy's play-calling failed to maximize Fields' potential. The team's offensive performance, even with top talents like D.J. Moore and Cole Kmet, was inadequate, leading to speculation about Getsy's future with the team.
Critics argue that Getsy's lack of acumen in crafting the call sheet and his subpar situational plays, particularly in the red zone, indicate that his tenure with the Bears may be nearing its end. With the team often on the losing end of strategic battles, especially against top defensive coaches, the prospect of Getsy facing an inevitable dismissal is increasingly likely. The Bears' future success hinges on not just skilled players but also on shrewd, insightful play-calling, which, thus far, Getsy has not consistently provided.
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23 DECEMBRE | 70 ANSWERS Updated Play Caller Evaluations Present a Bleak Outlook for Luke Getsy Will Luke Getsy be fired before the end of the season? | ||
| Yes | 29 | 41.4 % |
| No | 41 | 58.6 % |
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