The Chicago Bears 2017 NFL draft report card is officially in. Each player will receive a rundown and a letter grade. That grade will be determined by a variety of factors. How big a need they fill, the talent level they possess and whether they were worth the spot they were selected. Be prepared for a few surprises along the way.
Mitch Trubisky (QB, North Carolina)
North Carolina has been good to Chicago in the past with Michael Jordan being the headliner. This of course is a whole different animal. Mitch Trubisky comes in with a somewhat odd reputation. While experts loved his production in 2016 with 3,748 yards, 30 touchdowns and four interceptions they can’t get over the fact he only started 13 games in his college career. The talent is definitely there but there is a lingering fear he jumped to the NFL before he was ready.
Grade: B+
The Bears NEEDED a quarterback. There is no getting around this fact. Mike Glennon was never the long-term answer and anybody who thought different was wrong. His contract setup proved that. Trubisky was the most capable QB in the class. It was the absolute right decision to take him. Chicago would’ve gotten an A for that decision, but because of his experience concerns and the fact they gave up two valuable third round picks to trade up for him, they’ll have to settle for this.
