The Athletic turned to ESPN analyst Matt Bowen, a former NFL safety from the Chicago area, for answers and even advice for the Bears. Nate Tice, a former quarterback and analyst for Yahoo Sports, also recently joined the Hoge & Jahns podcast. Here are their thoughts on what the Bears should do offensively.

As the Bears change play callers midseason, coach Matt Eberflus believes new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown can shift their course “significantly.” Eberflus fired Waldron

The Chicago Bears made a big move along their offensive coaching staff firing Shane Waldron and promoting Thomas Brown to offensive coordinator.

During his first team meeting as the new offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears on Wednesday morning, Thomas Brown articulated his vision for the week, offered some ready-made adjustments for the team’s struggling offense and spoke with purpose about what will be needed to keep this roller-coaster season from careening off the track.

Analysis: SI.com's Albert Breer reports the Bears offense has changed how they meet under Thomas Brown in an effort to bring the whole group together and avoid the blame game.