Everyone has an opinion on the Chicago Bears’ quarterback competition, including former Bears right guard Kyle Long.
While Long has adamantly been a supporter of his former teammate Mitchell Trubisky, he’s acknowledged that bringing in Nick Foles indicated Chicago’s confidence in Trubisky is lacking. The trade for Foles not only challenges Trubisky but presents Chicago with his potential replacement.
Long recently discussed the Bears’ quarterback competition with 670 the Score, where he shared his thoughts on both Trubisky and Foles and how they both serve to get better from this battle.
"If Mitch comes out with his hair on fire, I think he can win this job. Mitch will learn things from Nick. Nick will learn things from Mitch. My brother, @JOEL9ONE said Nick Foles is one of a kind leader." – @Ky1eLong on the Bears QB competition
— 670 The Score (@670TheScore) May 24, 2020
“If Mitch comes out with his hair on fire, I think he can win this job,” Long told 670 the Score. “Mitch will learn things from Nick. Nick will learn things from Mitch. My brother (former Philadelphia Eagle Chris Long) said Nick Foles is a one of a kind leader.”
Bears head coach Matt Nagy has preached an open and fair competition that will begin once the team can return to the practice field. The battle will last into preseason, where Trubisky and Foles will get a chance to impress in real-game action.
Long believes that Trubisky can win the starting job. Although, many people feel that Foles is the clear-cut favorite at this point. Luckily, quarterback competitions aren’t a popularity contest. They’re won on the field.
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