Why haven’t the Chicago Bears started Mitch Trubisky yet? People are struggling to find reasons at this point. DeShone Kizer and Deshaun Watson have already gotten onto the field and they were drafted later than him. Mike Glennon has looked every bit like the backup he was in Tampa Bay. His passing is inaccurate and too often served up to the other team. It’s gotten to a point where the team is literally running the ball the majority of the game so he doesn’t have to throw.
Thus people have begun to ask the question. Why can’t Trubisky run that type of game plan? It’s essentially one meant to mask the quarterback and limit his mistakes. If they have to do that for their veteran, then would the rookie be that much worse? It sounds easy to justify that way, but at least one person offered some insight as to why it hasn’t happened yet.
Jim Miller understands Trubisky fervor but believes it’s not time yet
Former Bears QB Jim Miller isn’t happy with Glennon’s play to this point either. It’s well below where it needs to be. However, when posed the Trubisky question on 670 The Score he revealed the key reason why the rookie has been held back to this point.
It’s a fair argument. Trubisky is already mastering the shotgun and bootleg plays because they fit his style of play so well. Like with most young quarterbacks it’s the straight drops from center that are a constant issue. A big reason why is timing. Steve Young was on NFL Network one time talking about late Hall of Fame head coach Bill Walsh and his revolutionary West Coast offense. A scheme that Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains has a background in.
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Young said that one of the most vital components of running that offense was the footwork. The footwork taking the snap away from center in three, five and seven step drops and the footwork inside the pocket.
Next to reading coverages there is probably nothing in the NFL that’s harder to learn than proper footwork and the timing that goes with it. It takes lots of hard work and practice to master. Miller is saying that despite his talent and work ethic, it’s unlikely Trubisky has got this stuff down after just a couple months of being on the team.
A fair argument, but also a bit weak. Sure Trubisky may not look hot from the pocket at times. Still the benefits his accuracy and mobility would bring to the offense would outweigh that issues. To say nothing of how on-the-field experience could help him to hone that footwork over time.
