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Halas Intrigue, Episode 4: ‘The Viper’ previews the Bears-Packers game

Rick Morrissey joins the show for one last breakdown of the highly anticipated Game 1 matchup at Soldier Field.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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From the Bears’ press box before their season opener against the Packers, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser are joined by Sun-Times columnist Rick Morrissey, “The Viper,” to talk about the spectacle of the rivalry, what to expect from Mitch Trubisky and who will win the game.

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