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David Haugh: 'It' factor obvious as Mitch Trubisky officially takes over for Bears

Unfazed and unshaven, rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky coolly took the podium Tuesday at Halas Hall and hit reset on the Bears season.

The record says the Bears are 1-3, but reality suggests they will start anew with Trubisky, anointed the starter Sunday night when coach John Fox finally came to his senses.

Fox privately broke the news to Trubisky on the phone and Mike Glennon in person, publicly calling the decision one that needed to be made. Everybody else in town interpreted the move as Fox grasping what has been obvious

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