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Covert, McKinnon and Wilson share thoughts on Thanksgiving football

By Matt Schwerha

Every week of the 2015 Chicago Bears season, Chicago Sun-Times Sports will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1985 Bears by speaking with players from the team including Jimbo Covert, Dan Hampton, Dennis McKinnon and Otis Wilson.

The Bears play the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving later today. Jimbo Covert, Dennis McKinnon and Otis Wilson shared their thoughts on what it’s like to play on the holiday.

Give a listen to their responses below.

Jimbo Covert

Dennis McKinnon

Otis Wilson

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