Andrew Buller-Russ
It’s been just over two weeks since the Chicago Bears hired Shane Waldron to replace Luke Getsy as their offensive coordinator. For the Bears, it’s a big hire, as Waldron will now be tasked with calling plays on offense, either for Justin Fields or another QB in 2024.
Usually, when former players are asked about what their former coach can add, said player is quick to heap praise on their former co-worker. That wasn’t the route Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba decided to take.
Related: 2024 NFL mock draft: Commanders trade for No. 1 pick, Falcons snag QB, JJ McCarthy lands in Round 1
Should Chicago Bears fans be concerned about Shane Waldron hire?
As mentioned, typically when a coach receives a promotion or lands a new job, their former players don’t say anything bad about the change. At least not publicly.
That may or may not be the case with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who only worked with Shane Waldron for one season, his rookie year in 2023.
But now that Waldron is in a new place, coordinating the offense for the Chicago Bears, fans want to know what they can expect from their new playcaller. Smith-Njigba’s response is nothing short of legendary.
Honestly, was he serious or joking? As I sit here typing this, I still have no clue. Yet, for the record, I’ll admit that I’m not overly familiar with JSN’s style or how close he was to Waldron.
But this has to be a complete joke, right? This feels like something friends would do to one another just to mess with them. If that is somehow not true, Bears fans have to be feeling a bit nervous. Yet, I doubt that’s what Smith-Njigba was doing here. What do you think about his response?
