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Halas Intrigue, Episode 74: Plotting the Bears’ future

The Bears end the season looking a bit like a real football team. So what’s in store for the offseason and 2020?

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky speaks to reporters after Sunday’s win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky speaks to reporters after Sunday’s win over the Minnesota Vikings.

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The Bears win a meaningless season finale at Minnesota, but it was nice to see some flashes of competency. Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser discuss which players might be gone when the 2020 season rolls around, and Mark Potash gives out his legendary game balls.

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