Cole Kmet raises major questions about Bears HC after $39,000,000 Caleb Williams' struggles

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet delivered a stark message about the team's coaching situation and Caleb Williams. He emphasized that winning must take precedence over any particular offensive style. His comments gain significance as Chicago is on a 10-game losing streak and reflect deeper issues plaguing the organization.

Kmet, a five-year veteran with the Bears, has experienced 55 defeats during his tenure. His perspective stems from witnessing multiple coaching changes. This includes the firing of Matt Eberflus in November and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's dismissal.

Speaking to Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune on Friday, Kmet addressed the critical questions facing Bears management. The timing coincides with the team embarking on their fifth coaching search since 2011, highlighting a pattern of instability.

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"That's where you get into the question of do you care about winning or do you care about winning a certain way," Kmet said. "That's a question they'll have to ask themselves (in the front office). Do we care how it looks when we win? Is the win itself the most important end result? Or does the quarterback need to throw for 350 (yards) and win?"

The situation becomes more pressing considering Williams' restricted development. Bears Wire reported on Friday that interim head coach Thomas Brown has limited the rookie quarterback's ability to make play adjustments. This conservative approach has required all changes to be "built into a particular call," potentially stunting Williams' growth.

Cole Kmets demands a culture shift amidst Caleb Williams' struggles

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Cole Kmet's criticism extends beyond surface-level issues.

"We need a culture shift for sure," Kmet said, via Chicago Tribune. "It's about command over the locker room. It's setting a line, then finding the guys who will hold that line and then depending on those guys who are holding the line to establish (an environment) where everyone else falls in line."

His concerns resonate with his teammates. Wide receiver Keenan Allen previously criticized Shane Waldron as "too nice of a guy," veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis warned coaches against using a "Pop Warner tone" and safety Kevin Byard emphasized the need for immediate correction of mistakes, comparing it to disciplining children.

Cornerback Kyler Gordon's recent comments to the Chicago Tribune reinforced these sentiments.

"This is our style," Gordon said. "And there is no in-between, no gray area."

Even Williams expressed a desire for a coach who would challenge him, both on the field and in character development.

The Bears' next coach inherits a complex challenge. It includes establishing the winning culture Kmet advocates while developing Williams. He has weathered three offensive coordinators and two head coaches in his rookie season.