There’s arguably no quarterback that has taken more criticism last season than Mitchell Trubisky. And while most of it is warranted, there’s no denying that he wasn’t the only factor in an abysmal Bears offense in 2019.
This entire offseason has centered around Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy revamping the offense after a season where they were one of the worst in the NFL, alongside the Bengals and Dolphins.
But while there’s been talk of fixing the run game, the offensive line and the tight end situation, most of the focus has been on what the quarterback situation will look like in Chicago heading into 2020. Namely, will Trubisky even be the starter?
While Pace has maintained his faith in Trubisky and continues to insist that he will be the Bears’ starter in 2020, that doesn’t inspire much confidence as Trubisky is currently the only quarterback under contract for Chicago right now.
NFL.com’s Adam Schein believes the Bears have a lot at stake during free agency, namely because of the quarterback position. In fact, Schein believes the Bear need to cut the cord on Trubisky once and for all.
Yes, Chicago needs a quarterback. Mitch Trubisky — who, I’m not sure if you heard, was drafted before Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson — is an absolute bust. Sure, the Bears need help along the offensive line and at tight end, too. But make Andy Dalton the priority. If it takes a trade, make it. Dalton played well in Cincinnati for Bill Lazor — the same Bill Lazor who just became Chicago’s offensive coordinator.
Sixth-year GM Ryan Pace is responsible for Mitch — and that’s not his only first-round miss. While Pace continues to string everyone along, talking up Trubisky as the team’s starter in 2020, the writing is on the wall: It’s time for a change. NOW. The urgency is at a fevered pitch.
There’s an argument to be made that the Bears shouldn’t give up on Trubisky just yet. That’s not to say that they should be 100 percent committed to him, especially if he continues to struggle.
But he’s still a young player where quarterback development isn’t linear, even if guys like Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson haven proven to be the exception.
There’s no doubt that this 2020 season is Trubisky’s last shot to prove himself to this team. But if it’s a repeat of last season, Trubisky won’t be the Bears’ problem anymore.
What say you, Bears fans? Do you think the Bears should part ways with Trubisky before the 2020 season? Or are you willing to stick it out one more season — with some insurance in the wings?
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