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Hoge & Jahns Podcast: Will Trubisky and Co. be better vs. the Ravens?

By Adam L. Jahns

Mitch Trubisky made his NFL debut Monday against the Vikings. I Brian O’Mahoney/For the Sun-Times

In episode 121 of their podcast, the Chicago Sun-Times’ Adam L. Jahns and WGN Radio’s Adam Hoge’s break down the Bears’ Week 6 matchup against the Ravens.

How much better will quarterback Mitch Trubisky be in his second start? Who will help him? Will the defense finally make an interception? All of that and your listener voicemails. Listen in:

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