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Halas Intrigue, Episode 172: Mitch’s triumphant return

The former Bears quarterback came back to Soldier Field looking better than he ever has.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Bills quarterback Mitch Trubisky scrambles with the ball during the first quarter of Saturday’s preseason game against the Bears at Soldier Field.

Bills quarterback Mitch Trubisky scrambles with the ball during the first quarter of Saturday’s preseason game against the Bears at Soldier Field.

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Jason Lieser, Patrick Finley and Mark Potash debate what’s next for Bears quarterback Justin Fields — and whether he should start — and detail the Bills quarterback.

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