Defensive coordinator Alan Williams’ absence at Halas Hall took another step toward the bizarre with Bears coach Matt Eberflus refusing to comment on Williams’ status this week or even say whether or not Williams is still the defensive coordinator.
Williams was not at Halas Hall last week because of what the team said — only after being asked — was a personal issue, and Williams did not coach in the Bears’ 27-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Asked if he anticipated Williams returning this season, Eberflus said, “I do not have an update on Alan Williams right now” and robotically repeated that comment when asked follow-up questions about Williams’ status.