The Mitch Trubisky era is over. Yes, the 26-year old could still see snaps this season but his future with the Chicago Bears was written when Matt Nagy benched him in Atlanta. This is the Nick Foles show for the rest of the year. After that? Nobody knows for sure. Most would expect that the team will begin their search again for a possible long-term franchise quarterback.
Optimism is high for the upcoming 2021 class. Trevor Lawrence of Clemson is viewed by many to be the best prospect since Andrew Luck. Justin Field of Ohio State is also getting plenty of hype. Both are widely viewed as locks for the top 10 next April. The big wild card in the mix will be Trey Lance of North Dakota State.
Several experts love the junior QB, viewing him as a top tier talent. One who threw 28 TDs in 2019 with zero interceptions. So one can understand the buzz. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 disaster forced the FCS to cancel its season. However, his school did manage to arrange a one-game showcase against Central Arkansas.
According to Mike McFeely of Inforum, several NFL personnel people were in attendance. Including the Bears.
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Chicago Bears scout sitting near Fargodome press box. My God let’s hope that doesn’t happen to Trey.
— Mike McFeely (@McFeely_Inforum) October 3, 2020
Chicago Bears smart to do their homework on Lance
Jokes aside, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise the Bears sent somebody to watch the game. A smart team always keeps tabs on the top quarterback in the draft. Don’t forget the Bears wanted to meet with Baker Mayfield a year after they drafted Trubisky in 2018. GM Ryan Pace, for all his faults, is keen on doing his homework.
Lance is certainly an exciting prospect.
Trey Lance refused to go down and willed his way to the end zone 💪 pic.twitter.com/J7IAl7DkoC
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) October 3, 2020
This pass went incomplete, but this was a really nice deep ball by Trey Lance.
He threw the ball 55 yards in the air with ease and hit the deep ball with very nice touch. He hit his receiver right in the hands. pic.twitter.com/MwfexmaA3u
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) October 3, 2020
The physical talent is there. He has the size, tons of running ability, a strong arm, and can throw some pretty passes. What people aren’t sure about is whether he can handle the speed and complexity of the NFL level. He’s feasted on FCS competition to this point, aided by a dominant running game. His processing speed and ability to recognize coverages can best be called a work-in-progress.
Bears fans will think that sounds way too familiar. Similar things were said about Trubisky three years ago. Not all prospects are the same though. It will be interesting to see how this process develops.
