On Sunday, October 8, 2023, in London, Buffalo Bills assistant head coach and defensive lineman Eric Washington converses with players on the sidelines during an NFL football game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars
. (Reporter: Gary McCullough)
Several sources state that Eric Washington, the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills, would take over as the Chicago Bears’ new defensive coordinator.
In 2020, Washington, then 54, left the Carolina Panthers to become a member of the coaching staff of the Buffalo Bills
. Before the 2018 season, Washington was elevated to associate head coach by Bills coach Sean McDermott.
Washington had taken over as defensive coordinator following Leslie Frazier’s departure from the team.
From 2008 to 2010, Washington coached in the NFL for three seasons in Chicago.
Tom Pelissero of NFL.com stated that Chicago coach Matt Eberflus still intends to call the plays for the Bears defense.
The Bills’ defensive line has faced harsh criticism for the past week following their performance in last Sunday’s 27-24 Divisional playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Bills only managed six pressures on Patrick Mahomes as a team and failed to sack him once during the game, according to Pro Football Reference.
The Bills pressured Mahomes 11 times and sacked him once during their December game against the other team.
From 2008 to 2010, Washington coached in the NFL for three seasons in Chicago.
Tom Pelissero of NFL.com stated that Chicago coach Matt Eberflus still intends to call the plays for the Bears defense.
The Bills’ defensive line has faced harsh criticism for the past week following their performance in last Sunday’s 27-24 Divisional playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bills only managed six pressures on Patrick Mahomes as a team and failed to sack him once during the game, according to Pro Football Reference.
The Bills pressured Mahomes 11 times and sacked him once during their December game against the other team.
From 2008 to 2010, Washington coached in the NFL for three seasons in Chicago.
Tom Pelissero of NFL.com stated that Chicago coach Matt Eberflus still intends to call the plays for the Bears defense.
The Bills’ defensive line has faced harsh criticism for the past week following their performance in last Sunday’s 27-24 Divisional playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Bills only managed six pressures on Patrick Mahomes as a team and failed to sack him once during the game, according to Pro Football Reference. The Bills pressured Mahomes 11 times and sacked him once during their December game against the other team.
Washington coached in the NFL for three seasons in Chicago between 2008 and 2010.
Chicago coach Matt Eberflus still plans to call the plays for the Bears defense, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL.com.
Since the Bills’ 27-24 Divisional playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, the defensive line has been under fire for the past week.
According to Pro Football Reference, the Bills as a unit only mustered six pressures on quarterback Patrick Mahomes and failed to sack him once during the game
. In their December matchup with the opposing squad, the Bills put 11 pressure points on Mahomes and had one sack of him.
“Were we able to coach and play better together? Indeed,” he replied. And we examine that closely. However, I believe that what helps you going ahead are the lessons you gain from it.
The Bills may make changes to their coaching staff throughout the summer, not just Washington. The Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, and New York Giants have reportedly asked linebackers coach Bobby Babich to interview for their open defensive coordinator positions. Babich, a gifted young coach, joined the Bills in 2017 after McDermott took over as head coach. Babich’s employment as Buffalo’s defensive coordinator is probably a prerequisite for his continued employment there.
Prior to the 2022 season, Marcus West was hired by the Bills as their assistant defensive line coach. It’s unclear if they plan to search outside the company or internally for a replacement for Washington.
On Friday, Jacques Cesaire, a former assistant defensive line coach with the Bills, inked a contract to become the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns.
