Dowell Loggains clearly chomping at the bit to get Trubisky going
After getting his Glennon comments out first, Loggains wasted no time in his praising of the rookie. The excitement was dripping from his voice as he led things off with a rather intriguing statement about Trubisky’s readiness to play.
#Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains on QB Mitchell Trubisky: "He's as close to ready as any rookie I've ever been around."
— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) October 5, 2017
There are a few things that make that a fascinating line. For one Trubisky, as has been covered many times, brings just 13 games of starting experience from college. For him to be this far along already? It speaks to his natural understanding of the game. Not to mention his tireless preparation.
Then there’s the fact that Loggains has already been around two previous first round quarterbacks before. Jake Locker played under him in Tennessee in 2011. He’d started for four years at Washington. Then he coached Johnny Manziel in Cleveland, who’d started 26 games at Texas A&M. The fact that Trubisky is ahead of them in Loggains’ eyes? Good sign.
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He immediately shot down the idea of any bust potential
Most of the time coaches caution against getting expectations too high. To be fair Loggains did that when he insisted Trubisky isn’t a “magic wand” that will fix the problems. At the same time he was quick to shoot down questions about whether he’s worried about Mitch facing adversity and becoming a bust.
#Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains on QB Mitchell Trubisky: “I think we drafted the right guy.” pic.twitter.com/ViiTzlljNg
— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) October 5, 2017
That would seem to indicate he has a firm belief the Bears have drafted a guy with “the right stuff.” Players around the locker room including Leonard Floyd and Zach Miller have backed that up. They’ve raved about his performance on the practice field but also his calm confidence in the huddle. Loggains reinforced it with one final statement.
#Bears OC Dowell Loggains on QB Mitchell Trubisky: "I think he's going to be a special player."
— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) October 5, 2017
For a man who tried so hard to deter expectations with his opening monologue, Loggains failed miserably to kill the Trubisky hype. If anything it’s only getting stronger.
