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The clear-eyed, sober view of the Bears is that a team that finished 3-14 last season will double its victory total in 2023. And, maybe, if things go right, they’ll pick up another win and go 7-10. Not a bad turnaround. There would be real reason for hope heading into 2024.
But clear-eyed sobriety over the team’s chances has never been associated with the team’s fans. If you ask a typical Bears loyalist how their beloved organization will fare this season, they’ll blow a .