Halas Intrigue, Episode 141: A fiery debate over the Bears’ state of mind

Is the defense still engaged? Or has it really quit, as NBC analyst and Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy said?

By Sun-Times staff

Bears coach Matt Nagy is running out of time to salvage what has become a disastrous season.

Mark Potash has strong opinions about whether Matt Nagy called out his defense. Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser debate whether Tony Dungy was correct in saying the defense quit. And then all three pick the winner of Sunday’s game.

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