During his first team meeting as the new offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears on Wednesday morning, Thomas Brown articulated his vision for the week, offered some ready-made adjustments for the team’s struggling offense and spoke with purpose about what will be needed to keep this roller-coaster season from careening off the track.

The Chicago Bears made a big move along their offensive coaching staff firing Shane Waldron and promoting Thomas Brown to offensive coordinator.

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus promised he would evaluate his staff following the team's 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots, and on Tuesday a change did come down. CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones is reporting that the Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron.

There was a notable shift in the Bears' offense without Shane Waldron, both in the schematic approach and in the results.

Analysis: New Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown has already shown at Carolina what direction he'll take an offense and it should be no surprise to anyone

The Chicago Bears have fired Shane Waldron and promoted passing coordinator Thomas Brown to interim offensive coordinator.

Thomas Brown spoke after head coach Matt Eberflus on Wednesday. He talked about how he won't be the biggest factor that will change the Bears' trajectory, but wants to steer the team in the right possible way.

Shane Waldron is out after just nine games as the Bears’ offensive coordinator. The Bears have fired Waldron and are replacing him with Thomas Brown, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Brown previously had the title of offensive passing game coordinator, but now he’ll take over Waldron’s responsibilities and call the Bears’ offensive plays.

Players voted new Bears OC and playcaller Thomas Brown as No.2 in top offensive coordinator NFLPA survey last season. Brown is well-liked, but also intentional & demanding of his players. Maybe what Bears need to get a spark into Caleb Williams and this offense. pic.twitter.com/sGk0D5svGw