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Halas Intrigue, Episode 106: Coaches talk QBs

The Bears coaching staff have the only opinions that matter in the quarterback competition.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Bears quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo.

Bears quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo.

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After talking to all 12 Bears assistants, Jason Lieser and Patrick Finley break down what they said about the team’s pending quarterback race.

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