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This wasn’t just a loss. It was a letdown. It was only Week 1. But Matt Eberflus’ job just got a little tougher. He not only has to coach ‘em up. He has to take the heat in a football town that is just about out of patience after years of disappointment.
“We can be dominant. We just have to continue to get better.’ safety Eddie Jackson said after the Packers scored more points on offense (31) against the Bears with Jordan Love at quarterback than they did in either game with Aaron Rodgers last season.
He’s ready for the next phase, which begins Sunday against the Packers at Soldier Field. Eberflus doesn’t see a rash of disadvantages when he analyzes the individual matchups anymore. There are actually grounds for optimism now — and ambition.
The Packers will face a new-look Bears team on Sunday in the season opener. Bears Wire helps highlight what's new about Green Bay's biggest rival before kickoff.
Not only do the Bears need more wins in their second season under GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus, they need good wins — beating division rivals, beating playoff teams and winning the close ones top the list.