Halas Intrigue, Episode 97: Mitch’s option, declined

How will the decision to decline Mitch Trubisky’s option affect the Bears?

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The Bears did not pick up quarterback Mitch Trubisky’s fifth-year option.

The Bears did not pick up quarterback Mitch Trubisky’s fifth-year option.

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Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears’ decision to decline Mitch Trubisky’s fifth-year option and debate how it will affect the team this season.

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