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.

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

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 new Bears offensive coordinatonce once tore his Achilles trying to work with players in drills with the Rams, and is known for an energetic style.

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

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.