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Halas Intrigue, Episode 63: Playoffs? Playoffs?

The Bears need help to get into the playoffs. So far, the other teams are not cooperating.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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The Bears’ Akiem Hicks (right) will likely be back soon. But Roquan Smith (left) is done for the season.

The Bears’ Akiem Hicks (right) will likely be back soon. But Roquan Smith (left) is done for the season.

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Jason Lieser, Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down the Bears’ playoff chances after they got absolutely no help this weekend. They then take a look at Akiem Hicks’ return and Roquan Smith’s departure.

And in the Pot-Cast, Mark tells you the proper way to order pizza.

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