Halas Intrigue, Episode 59: Musings on Mitch Trubisky and the Dallas Cowboys

The Score’s Chris Emma joins Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser for the latest Halas Intrigue episode.

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Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky looks to throw the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers at Soldier Field on Oct. 27, 2019.

Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky looks to throw the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers at Soldier Field on Oct. 27, 2019.

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The Score’s Chris Emma joins Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser for a rollicking Halas Intrigue episode about John Fox’s pet monkey and some Bears stuff (Mitch Trubisky, Akiem Hicks and facing the Cowboys).

In lieu of the Pot-Cast, Emma gives his ode to the great Mark Potash and his no-B.S. approach to the Bears beat.

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