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Home»Bears»Chicago Bears HC Matt Eberflus has strong opinions on the new tackle ban
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Chicago Bears HC Matt Eberflus has strong opinions on the new tackle ban

Jordan SiglerBy Jordan SiglerMarch 26, 20243 Mins Read
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Mar 26, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus speaks to the media during the NFL annual league meetings at the JW Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus had a surprising take on the new rule that passed Monday to ban the hip-drop tackle before the 2024 season. The new rule will impose a 15-yard penalty and an automatic first down for each infraction. Players will also be subject to a fine for using the technique.

For a coach who is big on the H.I.T.S. principle, Eberflus is going to have to emphasize the “T” and “S” over the “H” and “I” part of his philosophy this offseason.

Chicago Bears defenders don’t like the new rule

NFL: NFC Wild Card Round Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Kevin Byard (31) stands on the field during warm ups before a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Bears safeties Jaquan Brisker and Kevin Byard were vocal in their opposition to the rule passing last week. The rule makes playing defense even harder. Worse, defenders have to risk receiving fines and placing their bodies in harm’s way in an effort to keep offensive players and the gravy train they provide when they score more points healthy.

One would think a defensive-minded coach like Eberflus would oppose the rule. After all, he understands the struggles defenders have when trying to tackle ball carriers running 40-yard dash speeds in the 4.20s.

Matt Eberflus wants his offensive players healthy

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Jan 7, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

According to Kevin Fishbain with The Athletic, Eberflus said the hip-drop ban was a good rule because he wants his offensive players healthy. He used his knowledge from a study at The University of Toledo to back up his thoughts:

“We came up with a thing called the hamstring tackle. I’ve been using that since ’95. To me, it’s pretty easy. I don’t have to really change or adjust. We’ve never taught that type of tackle. We hit with the top of our pads.

Now, I had to adjust a little bit when they took the head out of the game, putting the head in front and on the side, all those things. But it’s been the same that we’ve done since ’95.

I think it’s a really good rule because I don’t want to lose offensive players because of that technique. I think it’s a really good way to put it on the books to make sure we get that tackle out of the game”

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus spoke with reporters for 30 minutes today. Interesting to hear his take on the NFL's ban of the "hip drop tackle." He did a study at the University of Toledo in '95 to improve tackling and keep offensive players from falling forward. His thoughts⤵️ pic.twitter.com/imlPvv8sLR

— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) March 26, 2024

Eberflus, who will be in charge of the defense in 2024, will have the task of teaching his defenders how to work around the new rule this offseason.

Related: Bears players discuss the hip-drop tackle ban

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Dec 17, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) catches a touchdown over Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

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