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Halas Intrigue, Episode 156: Russell Wilson – and free agency – talk!

The Sun-Times’ Bears beat writers discuss the Wilson trade situation and what to expect from free agency this week.

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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is rumored to want to leave Seattle.

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Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash debate the likelihood of the Bears trading for Russell Wilson, and how much the team would have to give up. Then they break down what they expect the Bears to do when free agency opens this week.

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