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Halas Intrigue, Episode 290: It’s (preseason) game time!

It’s time for an actual game.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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Bears QB Justin Fields throws against the Titans during a 2021 preseason game.

Bears QB Justin Fields throws against the Titans during a 2021 preseason game.

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Patrick Finley and Mark Potash talk about who they’ll watch in Saturday’s exhibition opener against the Titans (noon, Fox-32) — and debate the performance of wide receiver Chase Claypool thus far.

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