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Covert, McKinnon and Wilson share thoughts on Kevin White

By Matthew 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’ 2015 first round pick Kevin White has yet to play this season due to injury. Jimbo Covert, Dennis McKinnon and Otis Wilson shared their thoughts on if he should play sometime this season.

Give a listen to their responses below.

Jimbo Covert

Dennis McKinnon

Otis Wilson

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