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Silver-linings playbook: The Bears are a bit of a mess, but at least they’re an interesting mess

It’s a new year, so let’s try to look at the Bears differently. Consider this a way to free yourself, if even for a moment, from the anger and anguish that comes with giving your attention to them.

The Bears are mediocre at what is commonly known as “playing football.’’ Their decision-making abilities on and off the field are suspect. The franchise is maddening in its stubbornness, especially as it relates to quarterback Mitch Trubisky’s value. It is tone deaf in so many ways you wince whenever a front-office type clears his throat to start a news conference.