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Halas Intrigue, Episode 230: Grading the Bears’ preseason win over the Seahawks

From Seattle, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser wonder whether Justin Fields to Cole Kmet is the Bears’ next great connection, what role Teven Jenkins has to play and how Velus Jones can help the team the most.

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Justin Fields is sacked by a Seahawks defender during the team’s win over Seattle on Thursday night.

Justin Fields is sacked by a Seahawks defender during the team’s win over Seattle on Thursday night.

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From Seattle, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser wonder whether Justin Fields and Cole Kmet is the Bears’ next great connection, what role Teven Jenkins has to play and how Velus Jones can help the team the most.

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