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Halas Intrigue

A Chicago Bears podcast and newsletter bringing you the latest coverage and analysis, featuring Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser, Mark Potash, Rick Morrissey and Rick Telander.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields is out Thursday.
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Halas Intrigue podcast: What are the Bears doing with Justin Fields?
And what have they done so far with free agency underway?
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears GM Ryan Poles.
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Halas Intrigue podcast: An interview with Bears GM Ryan Poles
Who will be the Bears quarterback next season? Poles isn’t saying.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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Bears head coach Matt Eberflus watches his players work out at OTAs.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 284: The OTA FYI
It’s OTA time for the Bears. Here’s what you need to know.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs with the ball against the Washington Commanders.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 283: Schedule time!
The new schedules are here! The new schedules are here!
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears top draft pick Darnell Wright poses with his jersey at Halas Hall.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 282: Recapping the Bears’ 2023 draft
What’s next for the Bears?
By Sun-Times staff
 
The Bears selected Tennessee offensive lineman Darnell Wright in the first. round of the NFL Draft.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 281: The pick is in
Round 1 of the NFL Draft is done, and the debate is as much about who the Bears did not pick as it is about whom they did pick.
By Sun-Times staff
 
A streetcar arrives at Union Station, home of the 2023 NFL Draft, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 280: The Bears NFL Draft preview
What could the Halas Hall brain trust be planning?
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 279: Kevin Warren joins the podcast
The new Bears president/CEO sits down at the NFL annual meetings.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears general manager Ryan Poles.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 278: Live from the NFL annual meetings
What are the Bears up to?
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears general manager Ryan Poles, left, and head coach Matt Eberflus watch workouts during Northwestern’s pro day.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 277: Analyzing Ryan Poles’ deals
The Bears made a flurry of deals as free agency opened this week.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds will sign with the Bears.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 276: Day 1 of free agency
Bears general manager Ryan Poles wastes no time as he starts to reshape the team’s roster.
By Sun-Times staff
 
The Bears acquired wide receiver DJ Moore in the trade with the Panthers.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 275: The Bears trade No. 1
This should end all the “trade Justin Fields” talk.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears general manager Ryan Poles.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 274: Ryan Poles joins the pod
The Bears general manager talks draft, Justin Fields and more.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Former Bears kick returner Devin Hester was not selected for this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 273: Was Devin Hester snubbed?
The Bears’ legendary kick returner was not selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
By Sun-Times staff
 
New Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren talks to reporters at Halas Hall.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 272: Meet the new boss
Now that Kevin Warren is officially on board at Halas Hall, what’s next?
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears general manager Ryan Poles held his end-of-season press conference on Tuesday.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 271: On Ryan Poles, Justin Fields and the No. 1 pick
The Bears general manager looks ahead to the offseason and 2023.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears general manager Ryan Poles.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 270:  The Bears are No. 1
This forgettable season ends with another loss on the field and a potential win in this year’s draft.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks to the locker room at Soldier Field.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 269: Bears wave the white flag
Now with coach Matt Eberflus announcing that Justin Fields will sit out the season finale, it’s time to look ahead.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears quarterback Justin Fields slips and falls during the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Lions.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 268: A new low
On the bright side, Bears fans, there’s only one game left.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball as Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah pursues during a game in November.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 267: A new B1G boss?
While Justin Fields is focusing on ending the season with a pair of victories, a surprising name has turned up in the Bears’ search for a new president.
By Sun-Times staff
 
The Bears’ David Montgomery is tackled by the Bills’ Shaq Lawson.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 266: Iced out
Cold and ugly could describe the Bears’ loss to the Bills at Soldier Field.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Grounds crew work to clear snow off the field at Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 265: Brrr down
Bear weather isn’t really a thing when the opposing team comes from Buffalo.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field after Sunday’s loss to the Eagles.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 264: A 1-man show
Imagine how the Bears would have fared against the Eagles if the entire team had showed up.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs for a touchdown against the Giants on Dec. 11, 2022.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 263: The Bears vs. the league’s best
It’s probably an understatement to say the Eagles will present a serious challenge.
By Sun-Times staff
 
The Packers defense celebrates after an interception by Jaire Alexander during the fourth quarter Sunday.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 262: Packers beat the Bears — again
Green Bay continued its ownership of the Bears.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Is Aaron Rodgers the greatest QB of all time?
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 261: Is Aaron Rodgers the GOAT?
Seems like Bears quarterbacks are never part of that discussion.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears quarterback Trevor Siemian pitches the ball during Sunday’s game against the Jets.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 260: That was UGLY
The Bears’ very, very bad day started with quarterback musical chairs and went down from there.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears quarterback Justin Fields rubs his shoulder as he walks back onto the field during the game against the Falcons.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 259:  All about Justin’s shoulder
Justin Fields’ injured shoulder is the newest bit of drama for the Bears to deal with.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws while being hit by the Falcons’ Arnold Ebiketie during the third quarter Sunday.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 258: Justin Fields is hurt
The loss to the Falcons is the least of the Bears’ concerns.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool warms up before the Miami game.
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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
 
Bears quarterback Justin Fields stands on the field during the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Lions.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 256: Justin Fields did what?
The Bears quarterback continues to show progress.
By Sun-Times staff
 
Quarterback Justin Fields warms up before the Bears take on the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field.
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Halas Intrigue, Episode 255: What will Justin Fields do next?
Can the Bears quarterback continue to show improvement?
By Sun-Times staff
 
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