Halas Intrigue, Episode 136: The Emergency Bill Lazor Podcast

There will be a new voice behind the Bears’ offense Monday night.

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Bears offensive coordinator Bill Lazor will call the plays against the Vikings Monday night.

Bears offensive coordinator Bill Lazor will call the plays against the Vikings Monday night.

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Jason Lieser, Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down Matt Nagy’s decision to give up play-calling and how the Bears offense will look different under Bill Lazor.

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