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Bears interim coach Thomas Brown to remain offensive play caller for QB Caleb Williams

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While Thomas Brown was the most qualified choice to be Bears interim coach after they fired Matt Eberflus, there was some concern about tinkering with a structure that was working for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.

The Bears chose Brown anyway, and Friday he explained a detailed plan on how he would handle the additional responsibilities while maintaining the progress he was making as offensive play caller for Williams, a source said. Williams has a 99.2 passer rating in three games since Brown stepped in for former coordinator Shane Waldron, who was fired midseason.