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Halas Intrigue, Episode 214: Meeting Poles and ‘Flus

The Bears’ new bosses made their media debut.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Bears president and CEO Ted Phillips, from left, chairman George McCaskey, coach Matt Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles meet the press.

Bears president and CEO Ted Phillips, from left, chairman George McCaskey, coach Matt Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles meet the press.

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Did the Bears win the press conference? Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash analyze what new GM Ryan Poles and new coach Matt Eberflus said — and didn’t say.

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