If there’s one thing that was blatantly clear during Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky’s press conference with the media on Friday, it was that he’s got an edge heading into this important quarterback competition with Nick Foles.
The vibe was certainly one of “this is my job to lose” and “I give this team the best chance to win.” It’s a mentality Trubisky has carried with him throughout an offseason where he’s been more focused than ever and determined to prove he is the answer in Chicago.
Which has made this offseason a time for focusing on what went wrong last season and fixing it, including his mechanics. But one of the biggest bombshells that came out of Friday’s presser was that Trubisky changed his mechanics for the first time ever this offseason.
Seriously.
More Mitch Trubisky on his mechanics: "Its the first time I have adjusted my mechanics.." #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2020
Every pro athlete has had to change their mechanics at some point. And considering Trubisky’s mechanics have always been a concern — even after his solid 2018 season — it’s baffling to consider that it took three whole NFL seasons for a change to be made. Especially considering former quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone, who now serves as passing game coordinator, was in charge of Trubisky’s development and failed to make a change.
Given the sense of urgency with Trubisky’s starting job and future in Chicago on the line, Trubisky made a change this offseason working with QB guru Jeff Christensen, who apparently was the first person that told Trubisky to change his mechanics. Trubisky said he feels like his motion is better, that he has more balance in the pocket and the ball is coming out more accurately.
“Hopefully the adjustments show on tape,” Trubisky said.
Trubisky says he worked w/ QB guru Jeff Christensen this summer. He says it was the first time he ever really adjusted his mechanics. Feels like his motion is better, more balance in pocket and ball coming out more accurately. "Hopefully the adjustments show on tape." #Bears
— Josh Frydman (@Josh_Frydman) July 31, 2020
But the coaching staff’s inability to effectively work with Trubisky on his mechanics is worrisome and certainly could’ve contributed to some of his struggles. Perhaps that’ll change with a new face in the QB room.
One of the biggest offseason moves the Bears made was bringing in new quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo, who has worked wonders with quarterbacks. Getting an experienced and proven QB coach in DeFilippo to work with Trubisky will only work wonders for the young gun. There hasn’t been a lot of on-field work amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but that should change with the start of training camp.
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