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Hoge & Jahns Podcast: Highlighting the start of the Mitch Trubisky era

By Adam L. Jahns

In episode 118 of their podcast, the Chicago Sun-Times’ Adam L. Jahns and WGN Radio’s Adam Hoge break down a big day in Bears history — Mitch Trubisky is the team’s new starting quarterback.

How will the rookie do in Week 5 against the Vikings? What will become of Mike Glennon? It’s an exciting day for the Bears. It’s the start of a new era.

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