Halas Intrigue, Episode 147: The Bears will win by HOW many?

The Bears should get a victory Sunday, but how big a win do they need to show they are moving forward?

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Bears defenders Mario Edwards and Bilal Nichols celebrate during the game agains the Texans on Dec. 13.

Bears defenders Mario Edwards and Bilal Nichols celebrate during the game agains the Texans on Dec. 13.

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Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash know Sunday’s game will be a walkover — but how bad do the Bears have to blow out the Jaguars to constitute progress?

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