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Halas Intrigue, Episode 109: Camp competitions, from QB to TE to CB

Here’s an early assessment of the competitions to watch in Bears camp.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Bears quarterbacks Nick Foles and Mitch Trubisky.

Bears quarterbacks Nick Foles and Mitch Trubisky.

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Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the most interesting training camp competitions thus far.

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