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Halas Intrigue, Episode 103: Mitch speaks!

Mitch Trubisky has spoken. But what does it mean for the Bears and the QB competition?

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky signs autographs for fans.

Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky signs autographs for fans.

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Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash analyze Mitch Trubisky’s press conference performance and debate what it means for the Bears’ quarterback competition.

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