After a near-revolt following the loss to the Lions on Thanksgiving Day that led to the Matt Eberflus' firing, Brown, the Bears' interim head coach, has the rapt attention of his players, who sound eager for more accountability and discipline from their head coach.

The energy and messages of Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown seem to resonate more with veteran players than did the tone set by Matt Eberflus.

Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins said he believes Brown can help provide the team with a needed spark on the heels of a six-game losing streak.