New Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown told Bears players and the assembled media what they needed to hear, although probably not what they wanted to hear

The Bears have fired Shane Waldron and promoted Thomas Brown. Here's an in-depth look at Chicago's new offensive coordinator.

There's only so much a new coordinator can do when taking over at midseason. But after Shane Waldron ("probably too nice of a guy") was fired Tuesday, Bears players are looking forward to Brown's more demanding approach.