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Halas Intrigue, Episode 257: Lots of questions

The Bears’ evaluation season continues with a visit to Atlanta to face the Falcons.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool warms up before the Miami game.

Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool warms up before the Miami game.

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Why isn’t Chase Claypool playing? And Velus Jones? And what will Justin Fields do next? Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser debate. 

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