Heading into training camp, there aren’t many that have confidence that the Chicago Bears will be a team that will be competitive in 2020. And that’s probably for the best, considering Chicago folded under the high expectations last season. And it’s hard to have confidence in a team coming off a 8-8 season with major questions on offense, particularly at the quarterback position.
But, believe it or not, there are reasons to be optimistic heading into a unique training camp ahead of the 2020 season. Yes, even on offense. Obviously the defense remains Chicago’s calling card, but the Bears need to turn it up on offense if they have a chance to make a return to the postseason.
Here are five reasons for optimism as the Bears prepare for training camp.
1. Bears QB competition should get the most out of both Trubisky and Foles
Having a quarterback competition typically indicates you’re not in a great place given your starter is up in the air. But in this case, Chicago’s quarterback battle between incumbent starter Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles should produce a better product under center in 2020. But one of the issues has been this unusual offseason, which has consisted of an entirely virtual offseason and either a shortened preseason or no preseason at all.
Still, competition tends to bring out the most in the people, which is exactly why this quarterback competition should benefit the Bears regardless of who wins the job. Obviously the hope is that it’s Trubisky, given what the Bears have invested in him. But at this point, Chicago just needs good enough quarterback play to pair with this defense. And with a starting job on the line, you have to believe both Trubisky and Foles are going to do whatever it takes to stand out.
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