Halas Intrigue, Episode 293: A new No. 2?

Has Tyson Bagent made himself a serious candidate to back up Justin Fields?

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Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent dives in for a touchdown during Saturday’s preseason game against the Colts.

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent dives in for a touchdown during Saturday’s preseason game against the Colts.

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Patrick Finley and Mark Potash debate whether the Bears would actually consider sitting backup QB PJ Walker after another preseason stinker, this time against the Colts.

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