The Latest Breaking News from Alan Williams

From Justin Fields' stardom to Chase Claypool's encouraging debut, here are our takeaways from Sunday's game between the Bears and Dolphins.

After losing Robert Quinn a week ago, the defense took another emotional hit this week when Roquan Smith was traded to the Ravens. But defensive coordinator Alan Williams is confident the defense can not only survive Smith’s absence, but thrive in spite of it. “We will,” he said. “It’s not…

The undrafted free agent from Wisconsin and Lake Zurich could be in line for a bigger role after Roquan Smith was traded to the Ravens. “What’s there not to like about Sanborn,” defensive coordinator Alan Williams said. “He just needs a chance to get on the field and perform.”

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson doesn’t have time to mourn the trade of linebacker Roquan Smith, the Bears’ best player.

Bears DC Alan Williams said rookie Jack Sanborn will see an increased workload at linebacker, and he's in consideration for the WILL role.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what we saw during Monday's game and how we graded the Bears in their win over the Patriots.

Perhaps one day, Gillette Stadium will be known as the beginning of the beginning for the Bears’ head coach.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus and defensive coordinator Alan Williams both said this week that the challenge would be greater if the styles were different — say, if one was a running quarterback.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what we saw during the Bears' first six games and how we graded them in their 2-4 start.

Four days after the Bears allowed 307 yards, 6-of-7 third-down conversions and three touchdowns in the first half vs. the Vikings, they held Washington to 88 yards, 1-of-6 third-downs and no touchdowns in the first half. Alas, it wasn’t enough as the Bears lost, 12-7.

Bears DC Alan Williams took the blame for the defense's slow starts: “It's my job to get them ready to go early on."