Shane Waldron's next task: fixing a Bears first-quarter offense that's among the NFL's worst

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Caleb Williams #18 and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron of the Chicago Bears speak on the field prior to a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151359 Justin Casterline/Getty

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Shane Waldron’s former boss, Pete Carroll, used to preach that games are won in the fourth quarter, not the first.

But can’t you lose games in the first quarter?

“Can’t lose any game in the first quarter,” the Bears’ offensive coordinator said with a smile Thursday.

If you could, the Bears would be winless. They’ve posted perhaps the…