The Chicago Bears finally have reasons to think beyond merely reaching the playoffs. Now for the part nobody wants to discuss: The Bears defense could wreck the whole thing. The Bears led the NFL with 33 takeaways, repeatedly giving Williams and the offense short fields or extra possessions. The Bears cannot spend another year surrendering long drives, struggling against the run and waiting for an interception to end the problem. The Bears defense has no room for another slow startTraining camp injuries do not guarantee regular-season failure.