The Chicago Bears’ Wednesday took another crazy turn as defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigned.
Williams was in his second season as defensive coordinator for the Bears. Williams has 31 seasons of coaching experience.
When trying to call up his bio page on Chicagobears.com the following message came up:
Please bear with us, this page doesn’t exist.
Bears’ DC Alan Williams resigned this afternoon. He will not return to the team.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 20, 2023
Williams’ statement #Bears pic.twitter.com/blkwGSNRpD
— Kaitlin Sharkey (@KRoseSharkey) September 20, 2023
The news came on a day that saw quarterback Justin Fields speak to the media twice.
In his first session, the QB said he “needs to think less and play with instinct.”
He also addressed coaching.
“Could be coaching, I think. At the end of the day, they’re doing their jobs when they’re giving me what to look at. But I can’t be thinking of that when the game comes — I prepare myself throughout the week, and when the game comes, it’s time to play free at that point.”
Fields later attempted to clarify his comments.
Justin Fields wanted to speak to the media again inside the locker room following his comments on #Bears coaching earlier. @GNSportsTV @WGNTV pic.twitter.com/vG2kU3QDGb
— Kaitlin Sharkey (@KRoseSharkey) September 20, 2023
