Halas Intrigue, Episode 94: The Bears’ 5 needs

Patrick Finley and Mark Potash assess where the Bears stand before the NFL Draft.

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Since their team doesn’t have a first-round pick, Bears fans likely will have to wait until Friday to see any action.

Since their team doesn’t have a first-round pick, Bears fans likely will have to wait until Friday to see any action.

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Patrick Finley and Mark Potash rank the Bears’ five areas of need in this year’s draft — and debate whether what they have at those positions is good enough.

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