As for the ramifications of a Bears loss? It’s almost too painful to even consider. In October, when the Bears were in the middle of a mini-run of success — and yes, under John Fox three wins in five weeks is a success — we both felt confident that the team had left rock bottom behind. We were in agreement that the Bears were ascending slowly from the abyss. But now? If, hypothetically, they lose at home to these Browns? It’d be easy to argue that we’ve reached a new low point. And we all know how this city handles new low points with the beloved Bears. It’d be a Molotov cocktail of rage and irrational exasperation.