I don't think Fox had any intention of comparing Trubsky to Tebow based on the quote in the article.:facepalm:
He is just talking about the fans excitement about Tebow being similar, not the players."The first time we threw Tim Tebow out there in Denver it was pretty similar," Fox said. "That brought quite a bit of attention."
Mitchell Trubisky is getting some reps with the first-team offense this week.
Trubisky has worked exclusively with the backups to this point. Mike Glennon will start Chicago's third preseason game, with Trubisky expected to get some reps with the first team in the second half. It's a positive development for the No. 2 overall pick, but Trubisky remains unlikely to unseat Glennon before Week 1.
Source: Jeff Dickerson on Twitter
Aug 23 - 5:44 PM
One big knock on Tribusky is that he was awful at feeling the pocket. When blitz packages came in, he would usually have no idea and get slammed and cough up the football. I'm not sure how well that flaw would show up in preseason but against a regular season blitz package it might be more evident.I don't understand the fantasy analysis I'm hearing from some that he has no ceiling as a fantasy prospect.
He has the athleticism to pick up rushing yards (at least like Alex Smith) to go with the accurate arm. Ran for 300 yards and five TDs last season.
Guys like Evan Silva, whose opinions are usually reliable, just keep repeating that he only started 13 games in college as a certainty he will bust. It's time to actually find a valid critique.
Will definitely be something to watchOne big knock on Tribusky is that he was awful at feeling the pocket. When blitz packages came in, he would usually have no idea and get slammed and cough up the football. I'm not sure how well that flaw would show up in preseason but against a regular season blitz package it might be more evident.
Just got him at 24 imy 16 team dynasty.Mahomes went 4 picks earlier and Watson/Kizer went late 1stFor what it's worth, just grabbed him with the 25th pick of a 14 team dynasty, rookie draft. Couldn't believe he fell there. Watson and Mahomes went ahead of him. I wasn't planning on taking a QB, but with how well he has played so far, I figured it was pretty low risk for where I got him. After watching highlights and reading up on him, I'm pretty enthusiastic about his chances. I'm surprised, for example, that this thread is only three pages deep. Just about the quietest I can remember the world being about a quarterback taken with the #2 pick.
Mitchell Trubisky will play in the Bears' preseason finale on Thursday.
Mike Glennon and Mark Sanchez won't. It means Trubisky, a player who has made 13 starts since high school and the Bears sold the farm to trade up for, couldn't beat out Sanchez for No. 2 duties. It could also mean coach John Fox is being a dunderheaded traditionalist, insisting on making Trubisky jump through hoops to "earn" his job. It's hard to believe the No. 2 overall pick won't make rookie starts, but it could be a while.
Source: Jeff Dickerson on Twitter
Bears will continue to be failures with Fox at the helm.
Lol that's a hilarious statement by the worst oc in the history of football
Wrong link FYI. Good read though
The situation is disappointing for sure. It is what it is - Fox has a Ferrari sitting in his garage but he's not inclined to give it even a test run around the block. He has no one to throw to anyway so this year is just a write off for fantasy most likely. Hopefully Fox is gone in 2018 and the Bears acquire a couple of good WRs. Then Trubisky will be able to really show what he's got. Situation is everything. Look at Goff last year, Watson this year.Well this has been disappointing so far but the Bears seem better with Trubisky. - Also so far Trubisky has 2 TDs passing while the punter and the backup RB also have 2 TDs passing.
We've seen with the Rams what a change can do for the offense if you have the pieces in place. Maybe a new coach and Meredith back and a couple of good offensive free agents could jump start this thing and not waste what looks to be a very promising opportunity.The situation is disappointing for sure. It is what it is - Fox has a Ferrari sitting in his garage but he's not inclined to give it even a test run around the block. He has no one to throw to anyway so this year is just a write off for fantasy most likely. Hopefully Fox is gone in 2018 and the Bears acquire a couple of good WRs. Then Trubisky will be able to really show what he's got. Situation is everything. Look at Goff last year, Watson this year.
Why do you say that about those three in particular?Pick him up off waivers or trade for him where you can now. Trubisky, Goff, and Dak are the future at the QB position.