September 22nd 2023.
On Wednesday, the Chicago Bears announced that their defensive coordinator, Alan Williams, had resigned. While the team has remained vague about the details of his departure, Williams himself released a statement expressing his appreciation for the opportunity and that he was stepping back to take care of his health and family.
In the meantime, Matt Eberflus, the Bears' head coach, has taken on the responsibility of calling the defensive plays. When asked whether this lack of a true coordinator would be an issue for the team, Eberflus declared that he did not believe so, citing his extensive experience with other teams on the defensive side of the ball. He added that the other coaches on the team, such as Andre Curtis, Jon Hoke, and Dave Borgonzi, all had significant experience and were prepared for the task.
The Bears have had a difficult time since their last playoff appearance three years ago, when they won the NFC North division. Since then, they’ve gone 8-8 twice, and the team’s current quarterback, Justin Fields, is only the second Black quarterback in team history.
As the Bears look to move past this departure and get back on the winning track, they will be relying heavily on the experience of their coaches to help them get there. Time will tell if the team can overcome this obstacle and make a return to the playoffs.
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