LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- In a surprising turn of events, the Chicago Bears made the decision to fire running backs coach David Walker, according to an announcement from head coach Matt Eberflus. The dismissal of Walker marks the second departure from Eberflus' coaching staff this season, following defensive coordinator Alan Williams' resignation due to unacceptable work behavior.

Speaking at a press conference held at Halas Hall, Eberflus expressed disappointment in Walker's dismissal, but emphasized the importance of upholding the team's standards both on and off the field. The decision to let go of Walker was made by Eberflus with the support of general manager Ryan Poles, CEO Kevin Warren, and team ownership.

According to sources, Walker was dismissed due to human resource issues. The Athletic was the first to report this development. Eberflus, who envisions himself as a CEO of the team, has taken responsibility for the decision to part ways with Walker, stating that the responsibility lies with him as the head coach.

It is unclear whether Eberflus feels he misjudged Walker and Williams during the hiring process. When questioned about this, Eberflus evaded the question, focusing instead on the actions that led to their departures. He emphasized the importance of thorough vetting during the hiring process and stated that the team acted accordingly when faced with a failure to meet their standards.

Despite the recent coaching changes, Eberflus maintains that the culture within the Chicago Bears organization is strong. He dismissed the notion of a culture problem, expressing confidence in the hard work and dedication of the team members and their commitment to turning things around.

With the firing of David Walker, the Bears will now search for a new running backs coach to fill the void on Eberflus' coaching staff. The team remains committed to building a successful program and upholding their high standards, both on and off the field.

As the Bears navigate through these coaching changes, they continue to strive towards their goal of success in the face of adversity. Time will tell how these recent developments will impact the team's performance going forward.