There were some positive signs for the Chicago Bears in their first game since Thomas Brown was promoted to offensive coordinator. There also was another heartbreaking ending. D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson each rushed for a touchdown in Chicago's highest-scoring game in a month.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

What that looks like for the Bears started to take shape this week at Halas Hall. Brown’s first game plan will be revealed Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. What could be coming from the Bears?

Analysis: SI.com's Albert Breer reports the Bears offense has changed how they meet under Thomas Brown in an effort to bring the whole group together and avoid the blame game.