Former UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky heading back to Buffalo

Former UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky backed up Josh Allen in 2021. He heads back to the Buffalo Bills, signing a deal on Thursday, March 7.

Since his 4-year run as starting quarterback of the Chicago Bears came to an end, it’s safe to say the NFL hasn’t really worked out for former UNC gunslinger Mitch Trubisky.

After Marquise Williams graduated in 2016, Trubisky took over as the Tar Heels’ starter. Trubisky threw for 3,748 yards and 30 touchdowns to just six interceptions, which stands as the second-highest, single-season total in program history.

Fans wondered in Trubisky would come back to Chapel Hill, but his numbers were good enough to put him in the NFL. There were several talented quarterbacks in the 2017 NFL Draft, but was Trubisky really the best?

Chicago thought so, taking Trubisky second overall. This was ahead of current Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and future Hall-of-Famer Patrick Mahomes.

Trubisky took the Bears to the NFL Playoffs in 2018 and 2020, but failed to win either game. He was a solid quarterback with just one year of starting college experience under his belt, but not playing at the level of a second overall pick.

After backing up Josh Allen in Buffalo during 2021 and a subpar, 2-year run with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Trubisky is back in Buffalo.

Trubisky signed a 2-year deal on Thursday, March 7, providing the Bills with a significantly better insurance option than Kyle Allen.

I really want Trubisky to succeed, as he showed Tar Heel Nation his promise in just one season, but his recent track record isn’t promising. He hasn’t thrown for more touchdowns than interceptions since 2020 (16-to-8), his last season in the Windy City.

Inconsistent play last year forced Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin to play quarterback carousel, going from Kenny Pickett to Trubisky, then to Mason Rudolph, who actually led Pittsburgh to the Postseason.

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