Halas Intrigue, Episode 36: Something’s still wrong with Roquan Smith

The second-year linebacker hasn’t been at the top of his game this season.

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Roquan Smith missed a game earlier this season due to “personal reasons.”

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In the latest Halas Intrigue, Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down what the Bears’ coaches are saying about Roquan Smith’s inconsistent play, analyze the mood at Halas Hall and debate the need for offensive improvement.

In the Pot-Cast, Mark talks about how the primo assignment he missed in order to attend his own wedding – a decision he wrestles with to this day.

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