Halas Intrigue, Episode 78: Super (ex-)Bears, Super Bowl

Did you know the Bears are in the Super Bowl? OK, some former Bears are in the Super Bowl.

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Current San Francisco 49ers (and former Bears) running back Raheem Mostert makes a gain against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship.

Current San Francisco 49ers (and former Bears) running back Raheem Mostert makes a gain against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship.

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Patrick Finley and Mark Potash talk about the Bears’ connections to the Super Bowl teams — and how that must be maddening for fans. Then they analyze the team’s offensive coaching overhaul, potential quarterback additions and what the Bears leaving Bourbonnais for training camp means for them, and for fans.

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