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Meh, they were acting like they won the Super Bowl before the season even started. Same thing in 2014.
Mitchell Trubisky (hip) was a full participant for Wednesday's practice.
He's expected to start against the Giants barring any setbacks. Trubisky told media his hip feels "day and night" better after resting over the past 48 hours. New York struggles in creating pressure and have permitted the ninth-most fantasy points per game (24.3) to opposing signal-callers, but Trubisky obviously can't be trusted in season-long leagues for the rest of the year. He'll likely have a short leash ahead of Chicago's nationally televised Thanksgiving matchup against the Lions.
SOURCE: Adam Jahns on Twitter
Nov 20, 2019, 3:22 PM ET
Mitchell Trubisky completed 23-of-31 passes for 244 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in the Bears' 31-24, Week 14 win over the Cowboys, adding nine runs for 64 additional yards and a touchdown.
Coming off a huge day vs. the Lions' pathetic defense, Trubisky had a big night against a much-better unit, though the Cowboys seemingly forgot how to tackle. Trubisky was also lucky to escape with only one interception, as his second and third touchdown drives could have been derailed by awful passes thrown in the vicinity of Cowboys defenders. Nevertheless, Trubisky was making tight-window throws all evening, and running like he did early in 2018. The rushing yards were the second most of his career. Even though he was far from perfect, Trubisky has at least resumed mixing the good with the bad. His legs will be a stretch-run wild card. It's still difficult to recommend Trubisky as a QB2 for next week's Green Bay road trip.
Mitchell Trubisky completed 29-of-53 passes for 349 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the Bears' 21-13, Week 15 loss to the Packers.
He added 29 rushing yards on four attempts. The 349 yards were a new season high for Trubisky, but the 53 attempts were also his second most of the year. One interception was on a Hail Mary at the end of the first half, but the second was thrown right to Dean Lowry at the line of scrimmage. His touchdown was a wide-open hookup with Anthony Miller. Trubisky has been better of late but will be nothing more than a low-end QB2 next week at home against the Chiefs.
Mitchell Trubisky completed 18-of-34 passes for 157 yards in Week 16 against the Chiefs.
It's another step in the wrong direction for Trubisky, who showed some signs of life in Week 15. Chicago's offense was completely lifeless this week, with Trubisky settling for checkdowns and averaging a pathetic 4.6 YPA. Trubisky badly overthrew Allen Robinson on what would have been a 40-plus yard touchdown in the first half. It was the closest he came to making a big play. Trubisky leads the NFL with a sub-80 passer rating in five of his 14 starts. He won't be more than a low-end QB2 for a Week 17 matchup with the Vikings.
Bears GM Ryan Pace said the plan is for Mitchell Trubisky to be their starting quarterback next season.
Having said that, Pace skirted his follow-up question on Trubisky's fifth-year option before subtlety mentioning the 25-year-old may have to undergo left shoulder surgery on his non-throwing one this offseason. The former No. 2 overall pick has been nothing short of a bust three years out of North Carolina, declining across the board in '19 despite appearing in a career-high 15 games. Whether Pace will audibly state it or not, 2020 is truly Trubisky's last shot at redemption before the team inevitably declines his fifth-year club option worth more than $24 million.
SOURCE: Brad Biggs on Twitter
Dec 31, 2019, 10:37 AM ET
Mitchell Trubisky had surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his shoulder.
The surgery took place earlier this month and was to his non-throwing shoulder. This may limit how much Trubisky can do at OTAs but he should be 100 percent for training camp. Trubisky declined across the board in 2019 and is entering a make-or-break season.
SOURCE: Jeff Dickerson on Twitter
Jan 29, 2020, 12:23 PM ET
Bears GM Ryan Pace reaffirmed Mitchell Trubisky will open as the team's starter in 2020.
He made it clear the organization would still look at quarterbacks in both free agency and the draft to drive "competition." The front office is also expected to make a final decision on Trubisky's fifth-year option in May. The 25-year-old underwent shoulder surgery to his non-throwing arm in January but is expected to turn around and be cleared for the team's offseason program. With no other quarterbacks currently under contract, it's likely the Bears are playing the long game and eyeing a developmental piece that could potentially replace Trubisky both in-season and in the coming years if he stumbles out the gates.
SOURCE: Jeff Dickerson on Twitter
Feb 25, 2020, 10:12 AM ET
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports the "strong sense" at the Combine is that the Bears will add a veteran to "push" Mitchell Trubisky.
That sentiment has been pervasive all offseason. It won't be difficult to do in one of the deepest quarterback markets of all time. Teddy Bridgewater and Marcus Mariota might be the two most realistic targets, while Andy Dalton is available via trade. Further down the board is Case Keenum. Ryan Tannehill and Jameis Winston are likely to land starting jobs, making them longer shots.
SOURCE: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter
Feb 27, 2020, 4:45 PM ET
I didn't read the article but it bugs me from the standpoint of the Bears signing 3 FAs because of their failure to draft players at those positions. (Mitch, Floyd and Shaheen). That is 2 high firsts and a 2nd. I am glad they are moving on (Not necessarily from Mitch) but they need to start hitting on their top draft choices when they aren't traded away. I know this is a Mitch thread so I won't discuss the other moves but the title of the article rubs me the wrong way but I'll get over it.
I'm not so sure. Everything I'm hearing about Foles sounds like what I heard last year. Reuniting with Defillipo, in Philly system, etc,etc. Near as I can tell he's reunited with Defillipo again and only major difference is he's back with Nagy but but he only spent one year with Nagy 4 years ago and barely played.No more partying at the MoonTower for Mitchie.
It's over.
Foles is better imo, but leaving Foles aside I think it's over. Maybe Trubisky starts some games this year but the writing is on the wall.I'm not so sure. Everything I'm hearing about Foles sounds like what I heard last year. Reuniting with Defillipo, in Philly system, etc,etc. Near as I can tell he's reunited with Defillipo again and only major difference is he's back with Nagy but but he only spent one year with Nagy 4 years ago and barely played.
Foles stunk and is just not such an upgrade I don't think Trubisky can prevail in time over him. And from I understand about Foles he should actually help both push and mentor Trubisky.
Just from a strict accuracy standpoint Foles is light years better. I was one of the bigger Mitch apologists until finally waking up around week 4 last year and realizing he’s just too inaccurate.Foles is better imo, but leaving Foles aside I think it's over. Maybe Trubisky starts some games this year but the writing is on the wall.
NFL Newtork's Tom Pelissero reports the Bears declined the fifth-year option on QB Mitchell Trubisky for 2021.
Pelissero added, "The team has liked Trubisky’s attitude since the Nick Foles trade and it’ll be an open competition." Still, Foles remains the heavy favorite to be under center once Week 1 comes around. Trubisky regressed across the board in 2019 while also suddenly declining to utilize his actually-good rushing ability. Perhaps it's a tad too early to fully give up on the No. 2 overall pick of the 2017 draft, but Trubisky's days as a starting QB could realistically already be over.
SOURCE: Tom Pelissero on Twitter
May 2, 2020, 3:43 PM ET
MITCHELL TRUBISKY QB, CHICAGO BEARS
Bears coach Matt Nagy said both Nick Foles and Mitchell Trubisky will play with the starters during the preseason.
This of course assumes that teams are cleared to return for preseason games. Nagy doesn't normally look to play his starters in August, but Chicago's "open competition" under center will force the issue at hand this year. With past experience under QB coach John DeFilippo (Jaguars, Eagles), OC Bill Razor (Eagles), and Nagy (Eagles, Chiefs), Foles is fully expected to be in the lineup for the Bears' season opener in Detroit.
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SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
May 26, 2020, 10:51 AM ET
Speaking Friday, Mitchell Trubisky said he was "motivated" by the Bears' addition of Nick Foles.
“It was kind of interesting to me," Trubisky said (Editor's note: Same.). "That’s the business that we’re in. I think I was kinda pissed off in a good way. I’ve been motivated ever since.” It's a boilerplate quote, but surely what the Bears were hoping for. Of course, the Bears could be past the point of wanting to motivate Trubisky and are simply moving on. Trubisky has made startlingly little progress through three years as starter. Foles is certainly a better player. Going on 26, Trubisky's only option left is surprising, dramatic improvement.
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SOURCE: Field Yates on Twitter
Jun 12, 2020, 2:32 PM ET