Halas Intrigue, Episode 90: Nick Foles is in the fold

The Nick Foles-Mitch Trubisky quarterback battle is officially set.

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Nick Foles is officially a member of the Bears. What does that mean for Mitch Trubisky.

Nick Foles is officially a member of the Bears. What does that mean for Mitch Trubisky.

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Patrick Finley and Mark Potash talk about the Nick Foles trade becoming official and what it means for both him and Mitch Trubisky. They debate whether the Bears should draft a quarterback in the second round, too.

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