Bears began coming apart with regrettable decision to trade Roquan Smith

With linebacker Roquan Smith, the Bears were going places. Then they traded him to the Ravens last fall, and their world changed. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Let’s, all together, walk into the center of the storm, a place many have decided not to visit in this sh**show that has become the Bears’ 0-2 season.

Deeper into it than Alan Williams’ exit as defensive coordinator. Way deeper than quarterback Justin Fields’ mutiny-adjacent blame on the coaching staff handcuffing his ability to be “him” on the field. Deeper into it than any preseason expectations and this being the worst stint of professional football this city has possibly ever seen.