Halas Intrigue, Episode 213: It’s Matt Eberflus

The Bears’ Ryan and Matt 2.0 are now in place.

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The Bears chose Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus to replace Matt Nagy as head coach.

The Bears chose Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus to replace Matt Nagy as head coach.

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Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears’ hire of Matt Eberflus and debate what it means for everyone from Justin Fields to the McCaskeys.

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