​Hello, Chicago Bears fans!  We are deep into July and on the cusp of training camp, and the infusion of optimism and hope that this time of year brings to all NFL fans. So, before all that, let me take a moment to consider the glass-half-empty scenario.As a Bears fan, I know you’re familiar with this.  As recently as 2019, coming off of a season where our new, offense-guru head coach had won Coach of the Year, in which our young and promising QB had earned Pro Bowl alternate honors, and in which the team won 12 games in the regular season and had our first playoff game since 2010 (the less said about that game, the better), optimism was at an all-time high.  We went confidently into that first game of the 2019 season against the Green Bay Packers…and then it all went sideways.  Our QB and head coach both turned back into pumpkins.  The vaunted defense was hurt and not nearly as effective as it had been.  And the Bears limped to an 8-8 season and a third-place finish in the NFC North.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWe’d eventually fire that head coach and let the QB go in free agency.  Another reset.  Well, I’m not here to paint a scenario that gloomy.  But I am going to look at five ways the 2026-2027 NFL season for the Chicago Bears could go terribly, terribly wrong.  Let’s get going, shall we?Of the five scenarios I consider here, this one is the most probable.  Injuries happen.  With NFL depth at an all-time low, and NFL schemes dependent on specialists more than ever, it doesn’t take many key injuries to ruin a team’s season prospects.  Obviously, the most important player to stay healthy is Caleb Williams.  While he has been very healthy to start his career, he did miss several games during his collegiate career.  An extended absence would mean relying on Tyson Bagent, and as optimistic as we might be about his ability, he is no Caleb Williams.  But what if Joe Thuney gets hurt?  What happens to the Bears’ offense if Luther Burden misses extended time?  And I don’t have to remind you that our vaunted secondary players mostly missed the 2026 season with injuries.  It would not take too many injuries to the wrong players before this Chicago Bears team was hobbled, with only rookies and career backups to fill the void.We were all relatively pleased when the Bears were able to get a 2nd round draft pick in the trade for DJ Moore.  After all, DJ Moore’s production had greatly fallen off, so much that many suggested he was just the 4th receiver in the Bears’ wide receiver room.  But I encourage you to go back and watch those wonderful highlights from the 2025 season.  And pay attention to how many times it was DJ Moore on the other end of that Caleb Williams connection.  The touchdown catch to beat the Packers in overtime during the regular season?  DJ Moore.  The go-ahead touchdown catch to beat the Packers in the playoffs?  DJ Moore.  Moore was clutch for the Chicago Bears last year, all th