Ryan Pace knows what he can do
This is the last crucial part to not forget. The Chicago Bears Mike Glennon connection is strongest with GM Ryan Pace. Remember that Glennon was drafted in 2013. That was the same year Pace was promoted by the New Orleans Saints to director of player personnel. For those who don’t know, here is a brief overview of what that job entails courtesy of Chron.com.
“Player evaluation, sometimes called scouting, is a central part of a director of player personnel’s job. He must pull together all the information on a player, including input from team scouts and coaches, recruiting services and other sources, to present to the general manager and head coach. Some DPPs have full decision-making authority regarding recruitment, drafting or hiring of players; others operate in a more advisory capacity.”
In other words Pace had a central role in the Saints’ draft operations during that season. He would’ve done extensive work on Glennon and the other quarterbacks. Then there is the fact Tampa Bay and New Orleans are division rivals. Glennon started two games against the Saints. This means Pace watched him up close and personal. He knows what the quarterback can and can’t do.
By result of that, he would know exactly how to form an effective offense around him.
