Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser analyze the Bears’ 34-10 win over the Browns in the preseason opener.
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The preseason is the time when Bagent typically shows the rest of the NFL world what coach Ben Johnson sees on the practice field and in meeting rooms.
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Gordon remains one of the bigger mysteries and problems for the Bears, who have question marks in their secondary.
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“I’m just gonna say, ‘Bear down,’ ” one fan said. “Ain’t no place like Chicago.”
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