The Chicago Bears have made their intentions crystal clear. If they’re going to be successful moving forward in the NFL, it’s going to be on the right arm of Mitch Trubisky. There is nothing wrong with this plan. Success in this league hinges on the quarterback more than ever before. The teams that win are the teams that are able to build a quality system around that position. Just look at New England, Pittsburgh, Green Bay and more recently Philadelphia and Los Angeles for ideas.
GM Ryan Pace has embraced this philosophy, and with good reason. He saw it put to immense success down in New Orleans with Drew Brees. It would only make sense that he wishes to do the same in Chicago. The tricky part though wasn’t just finding the quarterback. It was being able to build the support structure around him.
It took Pace three years to finally get his hands on Trubisky. This off-season has become about building around him. Thus far the Bears have worked tirelessly to do so. The question is have they done enough? One prominent expert and former player offered his well-researched assessment.
Matt Bowen believes Mitch Trubisky is poised for a big year
There are few more respected pure football experts these days than Matt Bowen. The former defensive player has become one of the best tape analysts in the media world, doing great work for ESPN and Bleacher Report. His latest work involved pinpointing 10 second-year players in 2018 who are ready to make a big jump. Topping his list? Take one guess.
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“During free agency, the Bears added a top target for Trubisky in wide receiver Allen Robinson, who’s a technician in the route tree with the ability to make plays over the top and produce in the red zone. The former Jaguar, who tore an ACL in Week 1 last season, racked up 18 red zone touchdowns from 2015 to 2016. Tight end Trey Burton is the new “move” guy in Nagy’s offense, a matchup piece who can align in multiple spots. And wide receiver Taylor Gabriel brings some real speed to Chicago with the change-of-direction skills to break down defenses in the open field.
These are major upgrades for Trubisky compared to the lineup he worked with last season, and Nagy’s offense — a modern twist on the West Coast passing game — should jump-start Trubisky’s development. Just look at Jared Goff and the Rams hiring Sean McVay as a potential blueprint.”
Goff, of course, went from one of the uglier rookie seasons in recent memory to the Pro Bowl in his second year. The Rams went 10-6 and made the playoffs. Now many see them as a looming Super Bowl contender. Could this be the Bears next? They already have the top 10 defense and the great running game. They’ve upgraded the wide receivers as well. If the Matt Nagy offense is as advertised and they can shore up Trubisky’s protection? Indeed this could be a fun year for Chicago football.
