Here we go. According to Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune, Mike Glennon felt “cheated” after he witnessed the selection of North Carolina quarterback Mitchell Trubisky on Thursday night. A move that was originally constructed by the Bears trading up, Trubisky is expected to be the quarterback of the future leaving a little less than a one-year audition for Glennon.
So, where does that leave the 27 year-old veteran?
“Glennon felt as though he had been cheated on, according to people in the know.”
Cheated on? When originally signing with the Bears for $19 million guaranteed, it sounded like Glennon was convinced he’d get his shot after being jumped by Jameis Winston in Tampa Bay. Winston was selected with the first overall pick in 2015 and Glennon instantly became the backup after starting games the two previous seasons.
Those two seasons, 2013 and 2014, are really the only quality tape available on him. With 30 career touchdowns and 15 interceptions, Pace welcomed him with opens arms to Chicago and immediately made Glennon the highest cap hit on the Bears for 2018. That’s the very reason many people felt Glennon originally picked this city as his destination.
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Now everything has changed and Glennon is expected to battle it out with a rookie. Contrary to the repetitive quotes by Pace indicating “Glennon is the starting quarterback,” many think Trubisky could get a shot as soon as this year if things aren’t going so great. This would leave Glennon as a bridesmaid once again in Chicago, just as he was in Tampa.
Should Glennon really be upset though? He’s making an $8 million base salary with a $5 million roster bonus. In addition to that, many feel his biggest weakness is mobility and he looks like a giraffe in the pocket. If he gets his helmet ripped off by Everson Griffen, is Chicago supposed to depend on “Butt Fumble” to take over? Don’t think so.
“I’m excited about Mike’s future here,” Pace told reporters Thursday.
Glennon was brought here to compete and do anything he can to win a championship. Part of that duty will be starting football games. Part of that duty will be leading his teammates. And, part of that duty will be helping to mentor a young stud.
It may not be how Glennon drew it up, but as of right now he’ll have every opportunity to compete for a starting position and that’s something he hasn’t had in Tampa Bay for a few years.
What he does with it will be up to him.
Nobody was “cheated.”
It should be interesting to hear what Glennon says when he gets an opportunity to address the media.
