The Chicago Bears have had a lot going on this week. Head Coach Matt Eberflus explains how the team handled it.

First the Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Then the fuss about quarterback Justin Fields’ critical coaching comments. And then, almost simultaneously, the resignation of defensive coordinator Alan Williams, which finally shook the franchise.

Because there were numerous rumours surrounding the retirement, which Williams said was for personal and health reasons. His house is said to have been searched by the FBI, and the Chicago Bears’ training facility is also said to have been checked. Williams’ lawyer and the Bears denied this.

Before the game at the Kansas City Chiefs, Head Coach Matt Eberflus has now also spoken out and explained how the team has dealt with the fuss. “When the news came out and all these crazy things were said, I felt like we needed to clarify something,” Eberflus told “NFL.com.”

“I said, ‘Hey, all these rumors and things going around right now, this crazy stuff, none of it’s true,'” said Eberflus, who talked to each position group and even had one-on-one conversations at defensive end.

“I said, ‘We’re going to keep all the same responsibilities on defense and I’m going to call the plays on game day. Any questions?’ It was better that way, with less people in the room. It took me more time, but I wanted to do it that way,” he said.

In Fields’ case, he especially praises his quarterback’s crisis communication, calling the media together once again to elaborate on his previously critical statements toward the coaches in a second attempt.

Chicago Bears: Eberflus praises courage

“I think that showed a lot of courage. If you feel like you have to do the right thing, do it. That’s what makes a good person and what makes a good leader. Stand up for what is right,” Eberflus said.

The coach even sees the Bears’ turbulent week as positive and as a chance for the team to grow as a result. Because athletically, they are already under a lot of pressure after two losses.

“The first reason we’ve been able to handle it well is the relationships we’ve built in this building,” Eberflus said. “We have a strong bond with each other, and when you’re in trouble, we pull together. That’s exactly what we did with honest communication. We pulled together and leaned on each other. “