Introduction
Matt Eberflus (born March 22, 1973) is the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts from 2018 to 2021.
Matt Eberflus was born in South Bend, Indiana, and grew up on a dairy farm in LaPorte County near Muncie, Indiana. As a youth, he played football at LaPorte High School and enjoyed playing lacrosse on Saturdays. He graduated from LaPorte High School in 1991 and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), where he played linebacker from 1992 to 1994. In 1995, Eberflus was drafted by the Colts in the fourth round of the 1995 NFL Draft with the last pick overall.
In his first year as a Colt, Matt Eberflus's defense allowed just 14 points per game on a unit that allowed 15 points per game or less. The Colts also won their first nine games and finished 12–4 after beating Pittsburgh 20–17 on September 18, 1995, at RFK Stadium. In 1996, however, they lost their first five games while allowing 23 points per game before winning six of their last eight games to finish 10–6 and tie the Jets for second place in the AFC East at 7–9–1. On December 21, 1996, against Washington at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, Eberflus' defense broke franchise records when it held them to only three points through four quarters en route to an eventual 41-14 win over their rival Redskins.
In 1997, Eberflus guided his team to an 11-5 record and a second-place finish in the AFC East. It included a 24–20 win over Baltimore on September 7 when Tony Dungy returned an interception 31 yards for a touchdown with 2:17 left in what would be his final NFL game before retiring two weeks later due to knee injuries suffered during training camp that required surgery after only two practices. His defense finished tied for second place behind Miami with over 500 yards passing per game (500). On January 3 1998 against Detroit at Lucas Oil Stadium in Denver after being down 14-0 early at halftime; his defense intercepted Lions quarterback Steve McNair twice and sacked him once each while holding him to just 33 rushing yards as well as taking four sacks themselves en route to a 31-14 win over their rivals Lions that ended Detroit's streak of consecutive wins since Super Bowl XXX I against Kansas City on January 4
Early Life
His wife, Jennifer, was an Emmy Award-winning television reporter who worked at ABC News for 27 year
Education
“You can’t be an NFL coach and not be an education manager.” That’s a quote from Matt Eberflus, who will forever be known as one of the best defensive coaches in the National Football League.
Before he became the head coach of the Chicago Bears, he was also an educator and football coach. In fact, he was a college football assistant at Texas A&M University and Santa Clara University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Santa Clara University in 2005, his master’s degree in higher education administration from Texas A&M University in 2007, and his doctoral degree in educational leadership from Southern New Hampshire University in 2011. His early coaching experiences started when he served as a volunteer assistant for two years at Alabama State University under Paul Wulff. In 2003, Eberflus was named defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Golden Gophers under Glen Mason. In 2006, he joined the staff as linebackers coach for the Houston Texans and then became defensive coordinator for them for one season before joining Dallas Cowboys as linebackers coach from 2007 to 2009 under Wade Phillips and then Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Ron Turner before returning to Houston Texans as linebackers coach again from 2010 to 2011 before becoming defensive coordinator for them again for one year before returning to Minnesota in 2013 where he coached under Glen Mason until becoming the head coach of the Chicago Bears where he has remained since 2018.
Coaching Career
As a defensive coordinator in the National Football League, Matt Eberflus has worked for several NFL teams. He previously coached for the Indianapolis Colts from 2018 to 2021 where he was named Defensive Coordinator of the Year by Pro Football Writers of America in March 2018.
Before joining the Colts, Eberflus was with the Cleveland Browns from 2006 through 2011. He was known for being a defensive coordinator whose units ranked first in points-per-attempt and third in yards-per-attempt at his position.
The Browns' defense as a whole finished with one of the best pass defenses in the league during his tenure, ranking second overall with just above 424 yards allowed per game and fourth overall with just under 30 interceptions thrown at their disposal, while finishing 22nd overall against the run.
His unit also observed some success against opposing quarterbacks which helped his squad rank fifth in pass-defense DVOA and 10th in total DVOA among teams with at least five interceptions thrown by their signal-callers during that period.
Eberflus spent five seasons as coach of the Cleveland Browns (2006–11) after spending three seasons as defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos (2001–03). During his time in Cleveland, he helped lead Denver's defense to two playoff berths and a Super Bowl victory over New England Patriots. The Broncos' defense finished with 86 points allowed per game and 583 yards allowed per game during his tenure, which ranked fifth and ninth respectively out of all NFL defenses since 2001.
Indianapolis Colts (2018-2021)
Matt Eberflus was born in 1981, a year before the rise of Super Bowls and the NFL. He grew up in Palmyra, New Jersey, and attended Palmyra High School. He earned letters in football and basketball at Palmyra High School.
In 1999, Eberflus was inducted into the Haddonfield Garden Club Hall of Fame, the oldest Garden Club outside of New York City.
A high school teammate of Matt Ryan, Eberflus played college football at Boston College where he was a three-time All-American defensive end for head coach Bill Belichick. In his three years with the Eagles, Eberflus had 28 sacks (21 in 2003) along with 26 tackles for loss (tackles for loss are another common statistic used to measure defensive performance). He also blocked two kicks and scored four touchdowns as a senior; he finished his career with 102 career tackles (including 30 for loss) and 28 sacks.
Eberflus has coached at Boston College since 2003 helping the Eagles win their first three Atlantic Coast Conference championships from 2004–2007. In 2010, he guided BC to an 8–4 season and bowl victories over Michigan State and Florida State. The Eagles were led by quarterback Mike Kafka who was named to the All-ACC second team. The following year brought more success as Matt Ryan led BC back to prominence as they won their second consecutive ACC championship after defeating Virginia Tech 20–10 in overtime on November 22, 2011, at Pitt Stadium in Pittsburgh.
The following season saw Ryan named to both the AP All-Americans team and Walter Camp All-American team while Eberflus received his second consecutive Lou Groza Award as the top coach in Division I FBS after guiding BC to its first 11 wins en route to winning their first-ever Atlantic Coast Conference championship on December 2, 2012, against Virginia Tech at Moscone Center in San Francisco. Ryan was again named as an AP All-American for 2012 while special teams player Alvin Kamara won his third straight Lou Groza Award after recording 11 carries for 100 yards against Michigan State on November 19; Kamara’s 1,239 all-purpose yards set a new career-high for a running back over that span while also setting a new conference record for most rushing touchdowns by a running back in one season with 15.
During the 2013 season, Matt Ryan became the first player ever selected with five or more selections from any divisional team when he was chosen first overall by Atlanta Falcons
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Chicago Bears (2020-Present)
Matt Eberflus was born in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from Darnall High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in education in 1984 from Creighton University.
He began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Long Beach City College, where he coached defensive backs.
He then worked as the defensive line coach at Tulsa (1989–1991), San Jose State (1991–1992), Army West Point (1992–1994), and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1994–1996).
Eberflus returned to school to receive his master’s degree in coaching and administration from Arizona State University in 1996, followed by a second master’s degree in sport management from Northern Illinois University.
Eberflus began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Miami (OH) Central Catholic High School in 1989, the same year he earned his first head coaching position at Tulsa. He served as offensive coordinator for Texas Tech from 1995 to 1996, when he was promoted to head coach of the Red Raiders.
In 1997, Eberflus was hired as the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts, who went on to win Super Bowl XXXI and Super Bowl XXXII under his tutelage. In 2001, he became defensive coordinator for the Bears under former Bears head coach Mike Ditka. He is married to Lisa Ann Witztum, with whom he has three children: Matt Jr., Micah, and Lauren. The couple was married on August 1, 2017.
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Personal Life
Matt Eberflus is arguably one of the most successful and well-respected defensive coordinators in the NFL. He has been known for his varied coaching style and star-studded team: the Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, and Washington Redskins.
In three years as the Colts’ defensive coordinator, he led them to a 12-4 record, a berth in the AFC Championship Game, and a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. In doing so, Eberflus earned himself two Super Bowl rings: one in 2011 with the Colts (Super Bowl XLI) and another in 2018 with the Bears (Super Bowl LII).
He often keeps up a low profile on social media because he prefers to stay out of the limelight. But we can be sure that all that work was not for nothing.
Awards and Achievements
Matt Eberflus is a defensive coach. In his time as an NFL head coach, he has been known to lead his team to just about every award imaginable.
But you’d be surprised how many of us overlook our own accomplishments. Our pride can blind us from the fact that we’re the ones who are recognized.
If you want to get noticed, don’t overuse awards gimmicks like “I would like to give you this award for winning the award for being the best at what you do…,” and “For winning this award…, it would be nice if you were also nominated for some other award…” That doesn’t make sense. It doesn’t communicate any sort of narrative that will help build your brand or create more awareness for yourself. Instead, go all out and recognize yourself in these ways:
1. Recognize your hard work and dedication with the recognition of a “Certificate of Appreciation” such as “Matt Eberflus Receives a Certificate Of Appreciation For Outstanding Service To The NFL Community From The Chicago Bears NHL Club For Dedicating His Lifetime To Sportsmanship & Inspiration Through His Commitment To Youth Organization The Matt Eberflus Foundation For Children & Community Service. Matt Eberflus Receives A Certificate Of Appreciation For Outstanding Service To The NFL Community From The Chicago Bears NHL Club For Dedicating His Lifetime To Sportsmanship & Inspiration Through His Commitment To Youth Organization The Matt Eberflus Foundation For Children & Community Service” (see example below).
2. Recognize your contributions to your organization with the recognition of an “Officer Of The Year Award” such as “Matt Eberflus Receives A Certificate Of Appreciation As Officer Of The Year From Chicago Bears NHL Club For Dedicating His Lifetime To Sportsmanship & Inspiration Through His Commitment To Youth Organization The Matt Eberflus Foundation For Children & Community Service By Winning This Award In 2018″ (see example below).
3. Reward your hard work and dedication with a “Team Player Award” such as “Matt Eberflus Receives A Certificate Of Appreciation As Team Player In 2018 By Winning This Award At Chicago Bears NHL Club By Dedicating His Lifetime To Sportsmanship & Inspiration Through His Commitment To Youth Organization The Matt Eberflus Foundation For Children & Community
References and Citations
Matt Eberflus is the current defensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts. He was originally a tight ends coach for the Cleveland Browns from 2016 to 2017, and then became an offensive line coach for the Seattle Seahawks in 2018. Following that season, he joined Indianapolis as defensive coordinator on January 15, 2019.
Eberflus played college football at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama from 2003 to 2006. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations from Auburn in 2006.
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