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Evidence Says Drafting Mitch Trubisky Has Not Saved John Fox’s Job

By
Erik Lambert
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A lot of Chicago Bears fans are left wondering about the John Fox Mitch Trubisky dynamic. More than a few aren’t anxious to see that relationship go on long-term. Fox doesn’t have a stellar reputation for developing quarterbacks and most see the drafting of Mitch as a desperation move to save his job, what with two-straight losing seasons.

That’s always a popular theory in NFL lore. Coaches use the timely addition of a young QB to stall for time. Continuity is important after all, right? Well there’s only one way to find out. That being a dive into the history books.

In order to get an accurate barometer of the situation, it was important to focus on the coaches who fit the criteria. What exactly is that? They have to fulfill a couple stipulations. They could not be in their first year of employment with a team and they could not be coming off a winning season. That’s because Fox checks both of those boxes. The idea here is simple. If the Bears still produce a losing season, what is the likelihood that Fox keeps his job? Here is every coach who fits the model since the year 2000.

Dan Reeves

  • Drafted Michael Vick in 2001
  • Fired during 2003 season

Marty Morninwheg

  • Drafted Joey Harrington in 2002
  • Fired in 2003

Dick Jauron

  • Drafted Rex Grossman in 2003
  • Fired in 2004

Dennis Green

  • Drafted Matt Leinart in 2006
  • Fired in 2007

Josh McDaniels

  • Drafted Tim Tebow in 2010
  • Fired during 2010 season

Steve Spagnuolo

  • Drafted Sam Bradford in 2010
  • Fired in 2012

Jack Del Rio

  • Drafted Blaine Gabbert in 2011
  • Fired during 2011 season

Pat Shurmur

  • Drafted Brandon Weeden in 2012
  • Fired in 2013

Lovie Smith

  • Drafted Jameis Winston in 2015
  • Fired in 2016

Ken Whisenhunt

  • Drafted Marcus Mariota in 2015
  • Fired during 2015 season

Jeff Fisher

  • Drafted Jared Goff in 2016
  • Fired during 2016 season

For those who need a quick summary, here’s how it broke down. Of the 11 coaches presented, five of them didn’t even make it to the end of that same season the QB was drafted. Another four were fired at the end of the year. That leaves only two, Dan Reeves and Steve Spanuolo, who managed to get an extra year of work. This was greatly aided by the fact both went 7-9 that first year with their respective rookies.

Reeves was 4-12 the year prior and Spagnuolo was 1-15.

In other words Fox cannot bank at all on Trubisky’s mere presence saving his job. These final 12 games will decide his fate. Spagnuolo and Reeves showed 7-9 was enough to buy them another year. That means the Bears would have to go 6-6 the rest of the way to pull it off. Not impossible but a long way from foreseeable given the teams’ current state.

Much of how this plays out could be determined by what happens Monday night against Minnesota.

Sister Of White Sox Prospect Michael Duarte Still Missing In Las Vegas

By
Matt Enuco
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Christina Duarte, sister of White Sox prospect Michael Duarte is among the deceased in Vegas.
Facebook.com

The sister of White Sox 2017, 23-round pick Michael Duarte is still missing after the Las Vegas shooting that left 527 people injured and 59 deceased. Christina Duarte’s cellphone and I.D. were found at the scene of the Jason Aldean concert where a gunman opened fire on a crowd of 22,000  from a hotel-room window.

Michael Duarte provided the following update to me through a Facebook message on Tuesday.

“…It’s a tough time for my family right now…I will let you know this my sister is my life and she’s everything to me. She’s my world. She’s the best person a guy can ever dream of.”

It is still unclear if his sister has been located but current lists of deceased do not include Christina Duarte.

Duarte also explained that his girlfriend, Ariel Romero is having surgery on Tuesday and that his sister and Romero “…are my life.”

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There were conflicting reports Monday afternoon that Ms. Duarte had been found at an area hospital but this information has not been confirmed. Michael and his parents were in Las Vegas at the time of the shooting but did not attend the concert.

Another report on Monday identified Romero, Michael Duarte’s girlfriend among the injured. Romero and Duarte’s sister attended the concert together on Sunday.

Sandy Mazza of The Daily Breeze in Southern California reported that Romero had been shot in the face but was in stable condition. “The gunshot entered her cheek and exited her neck,” Romero’s aunt, Perla Arellano said Monday. “She’s in stable condition.

Arellano’s account of Romero’s discovery was harrowing. Mazza writes, “Romero’s phone also was lost in the chaos. But she wrote her mother’s phone number on her hand before losing consciousness so rescue workers could notify her, Arellano said.”

Michael posted this tweet at approximately 8 p.m. local time.

 

Ms. Duarte is a recent graduate of the University of Arizona and returned home to work for the L.A. Kings who pinned a tweet looking for her.

Christina’s brother confirmed to Arizona Central through a Facebook message that she was missing earlier in the day and took an optimistic tone when he said, “my baby sister will come home!!! She’s my life. My best friend!”

White Sox first-round pick Jake Burger unwittingly posted this message to twitter long before he realized one of his teammates was impacted, later retweeting the calls searching for Christina Duarte.

And the reach of this catastrophe extended beyond the White Sox family with heralded prospect Keston Hiura sending out a call for information on Duarte’s whereabouts.

Insider Claims Switch To Mitch Trubisky Was Not Coaches’ Call

By
Erik Lambert
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Credit: Yahoo

The Mitch Trubisky switch has finally happened for the Chicago Bears. Almost every fan across the country is screaming out in joy. Less that the kid is playing and more that the Mike Glennon fiasco is finally over. Everybody knew he was a placeholder the moment Trubisky was drafted and it was only a matter of time before this happened. Now it has and there’s jubilation and anticipation for what comes next.

So while fans have made their feelings clear, what about the rest of the Bears roster? That might come as a big surprise.

Benjamin Allbright, the same insider who correctly reported before everybody that the Bears were making the switch, was asked about how the players felt when the decision was made. His response, though short, paints a clear picture of just how tense things have become in the locker room for that coaching staff.

Near mutiny by Bears locker room forced Mitch Trubisky switch

That’s not a big surprise given the comments made by guys like Akiem Hicks following the Green Bay disaster. He said “changes” needed to be made. While he didn’t explicitly mention Glennon by name, anybody with common sense knew that’s who he was talking about. Eight turnovers in four games including four in that one alone will do that.

This also isn’t a good look for head coach John Fox. He was the one who seemed the most resistant to the idea of playing Trubisky. Even after the bad game Glennon had in Tampa Bay he saw fit to blame the rest of the team for miscues. Anybody with eyes saw most of the issues ran through the quarterback. His denial probably didn’t endear him to many.

Never mind the fact he chose to ignore the clear reality in preseason that saw Trubisky outplay Glennon in each of the three games they both played. The players seemed to respond to him. They operated with more energy and urgency. He also didn’t turn the ball over. The failure of Fox to have the guts to go with the kid wasn’t a good look either.

Given Marc Trestman was fired because he’d lost command of the locker room, it’s fair to ask how much longer Fox has at this rate.

10 Thoughts On Bears Naming Mitch Trubisky Starting QB

By
Dhruv Koul
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(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune) Mitch Trubisky takes the field before the start of the game against the Falcons at Soldier Field on Sunday, Sept., 10, 2017.

On Monday morning, sources revealed to Adam Schefter and Dan Graziano of ESPN that Chicago Bears coach John Fox pulled the plug on the Mike Glennon experiment, naming rookie Mitch Trubisky the starting quarterback against the Minnesota Vikings.

After another road blowout that was over by halftime, this time against the rival Green Bay Packers, many people wanted this change. Bears players subtly hinted that they wanted this change. I expected this change. And I think I speak for all of Chicago, save for Glennon and his family, that we’re glad / relieved that this change came about.

My thoughts on this move that opens a new era of Chicago Bears football:

  1. As I said above: It’s Trubisky Time at last. There’s no doubt he’s the best quarterback on the roster, and should have started the season under center. I understand the desire to keep him on the bench, but they made the right call to switch now while a season is still salvageable. If Glennon, or even Mark Sanchez, were named the starter next week, John Fox would have lost the locker room, and Soldier Field would be deserted on game days.

  1. Let’s be clear about one thing – Trubisky may be the best QB on the roster, but he’s still a rookie. Growing pains are inevitable. No one should be surprised if Trubisky struggles against a Vikings defense on Monday Night that features a fierce pass rush and strong secondary. That doesn’t mean starting him was the wrong call. Not only does he give the Bears the best chance to win today, but any mistakes he makes this year are valuable and help ramp up the timeline for next year and beyond.
  1. I’m excited to evaluate the receiving corps with a quarterback like Trubisky under center. No, this group of pass catchers aren’t world beaters. But they’re not as bad as people think. Glennon’s accuracy and ball placement are subpar, and his mobility is non-existent. He rarely put his receivers in good situations to make plays. Trubisky is miles ahead in that department.
  1. Don’t be surprised if the defense comes out with a little extra juice on Monday Night. They arguably wanted this change more than Dowell Loggains or the fans did. Now they have something / someone worth playing hard for. I expect to see high energy and guys moving faster than we’ve seen before.
  1. While I expect that the offense will be dialed back a bit for Trubisky in his first start, I still expect the offense to be far more diverse, creative, and fun to watch on Monday Night than anything we’ve seen with Glennon. Trubisky offers far more flexibility as far as play calling goes; expect Loggains to take advantage of it.
  1. One person whose playing time I expect to increase a hell of a lot more with Trubisky starting? Adam Shaheen. Look for “Mini Gronk” to begin carving out a bigger role in the offense.
  1. Regardless of how Trubisky does this season and what record the Bears end up with, I don’t expect any result to be good enough to save John Fox’s job. He has repeatedly shown that he’s far too conservative – a trait that just doesn’t win in the NFL. It’s time for a change.
  1. Building on the point above, my guess is Ryan Pace & Co. will use the tape Trubisky puts out to see who will pair best with him. Don’t be surprised if that’s Dowell Loggains in some way, shape, or form. My guess is Pace’s evaluation will also take into account what kind of offensive weapons to target next year in free agency and/or the draft.
  1. You can bet that Tanner Gentry will be on the active roster sooner rather than later. The chemistry he built with Trubisky in camp and the preseason can’t be ignored.
  1. I have nothing against Mike Glennon. From all accounts, he’s a heck of a person and teammate. He just sucks at playing quarterback, and that’s OK. With that said, I can’t imagine Glennon would take this benching too well, whether he deserved it or not. So, I’d look for Mark Sanchez to become the active backup on game days. I’m not sure if the Bears will flat out release Glennon. But from an optics perspective, there’s just no going back to him.
  1. Bonus Thought: Revised Week 5 Prediction: Bears 27, Vikings 23

How Previous Bears 1st Round QBs Did In Their Debuts

By
Erik Lambert
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It’s finally happening. After sticking to their plan on starting Mike Glennon for the first month, the experiment needed to die. Glennon turned it over eight times in four games, a rate that made life far too difficult for the defense. Coupled with two blowout losses in Tampa and Green Bay where they scored just 21 points? Everybody saw this coming. The Mitch Trubisky era officially begins Monday night, October 9th. So this begs the question. Have how previous Bears first round quarterbacks fared in their debuts?

More importantly it’s also curious whether those games were a sign of things to come. For the purposes of keeping things simple this was relegated only to the Super Bowl era. Why? Namely because records of when Bears first rounders prior to that officially started are sketchy. With that here are the details of what happened from who they faced to how they performed.

Jim McMahon (1982)

  • vs. Detroit Lions
  • 16-of-27, 233 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs
  • Bears win 20-17

Jim Harbaugh (1987)

  • at Los Angeles Rams
  • 11-of-30, 108 yards, 2 INTs
  • Bears lose 23-3

Cade McNown (1999)

  • vs. Philadelphia Eagles
  • 17-of-33, 255 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
  • Bears lose 20-16

Rex Grossman (2003)

  • vs. Minnesota Vikings
  • 13-of-30, 157 yards
  • Bears win 13-10

Looking this over, it’s reasonable to temper expectations for Trubisky. All four of the previous debuts didn’t amount to much in the stat column. McMahon had the most touchdowns but also three turnovers. Both Harbaugh and Grossman struggled to complete passes. Both victories were aided by strong defensive efforts.

It is worth noting though that the two men who won their games were the two who managed to reach the Super Bowl.

The Vikings defense is ranked 12th overall in the league. They allow just 19 points per game and are suffocating against the run with 71.2 yards per game. So it may be difficult for the Bears to lean on their running game. Minnesota does rank 24th against the pass, so they aren’t invulnerable through the air. The trick is whether the offensive line can protect him. The Vikings have 11 sacks this season including six yesterday against the Lions.

Cubs Starting Rotation For NLDS Becoming More Clear

By
Aldo Soto
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A hamstring injury, hints dropped by the general manager and recent performance are making the Chicago Cubs starting rotation for their NLDS matchup against the Washington Nationals more clear.

We already know for certain that Jake Arrieta will not pitch in either the first or second game in Washington, as manager Joe Maddon has said he wants to give the righty as much time to rest his hamstring injury as possible. John Lackey is most likely headed to the bullpen, so how’s the rotation going to shake out?

Well, Cubs GM Jed Hoyer said on Friday that one of the most important factors is how pitchers have performed recently.

Via CBS Chicago:

As the Cubs continue to debate how to configure their pitching rotation against the Nationals in the National League Division Series, general manager Jed Hoyer acknowledged that recent form is a crucial factor.

“That’s a fairly important factor,” Hoyer said of recent form in an interview with Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel and 670 The Score on Friday. “I think when you think about it, like I said, we’ve got a group of guys that could all start Game 1.”

(Jed Hoyer)

Couple that with what Maddon said about Jon Lester and you start to get the idea of what the starting rotation will be against the Nationals. Maddon said the following after Lester’s second-to-last start of the season, after pitching six innings of one-run ball against the St. Louis Cardinals.

“Just got to see good health,” Maddon said of Lester on the Spiegel and Parkins Show on 670 The Score on Tuesday. “I think we saw that the last three times out. Last night’s game, he got better in the fifth and sixth inning. He’s done that several times this year, more recently, where he’s gotten better in the latter part of the game. Listen, I have no idea yet what we’re going to do. We have to win one more game (ton clinch the division), and then we’ll set it up. Jon Lester is a proven commodity, man, so I’m not worried about him.”

(Joe Maddon)

That last sentence is the most telling because despite Lester’s struggles all year long, Maddon remains confident in the veteran who last postseason started Game 1 of the NLDS, NLCS and World Series for the Cubs.

However, Lester’s last two starts are extremely encouraging for all Cubs fans. He had the six-inning outing in St. Louis and then on Saturday he pitched five shutout innings against the Cincinnati Reds. Lester was great against the Reds, only allowing four hits, while striking out seven and maybe most importantly walking none.

But will he start Game 1 on Friday?

Well, if you go by Hoyer’s comments the answer would be Kyle Hendricks and at least some local media tend to agree.

Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports was on 670 The Score earlier on Monday and he too guessed that Hendricks would be the Game 1 starter for the Cubs.

Hendricks is no stranger to the bright lights of postseason baseball, starting the two most important games in franchise history. He was masterful in Game 6 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers and he started Game 7 of the World Series too, pitching well before getting the quick hook by Maddon. This season didn’t begin how Hendricks would have liked, but after missing a little more than a month on the disabled list, Hendricks has returned to being one of the best pitchers in MLB.

In his 13 starts following the All-Star Game, Hendricks had a 2.19 ERA, and allowed one or no earned runs in eight of those 13 games. Remember the concerns about Hendricks only throwing 84-85 mph earlier this season? Well, that’s back up.

So, after Hendricks and Lester, Jose Quintana would start Game 3 at Wrigley Field and if needed Jake Arrieta for Game 4.

We’ll find out for sure what Maddon and the Cubs have decided on Wednesday.

There is a quirk in the schedule that allows the Game 2 starter to pitch Game 5 on normal rest. Yet, the Cubs may have the advantage because it sounds more likely that Max Scherzer won’t be on the mound on Friday after his own hamstring injury in his last start of the regular season.

If that happens, the Cubs will only see him once in the series instead of having to face one of the most dominating pitchers in the game twice.

Again, the series begins Friday, with Game 1 starting at 6:30 p.m.

BREAKING: Bears Make It Official as Mitch Trubisky Will Start vs. Vikings

By
Erik Lambert
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The dream of Chicago Bears fans is about to come to life as several sources including Adam Schefter and Dan Graziano confirmed the #2 overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft will make his debut on Monday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings.

The decision shouldn’t be that big of a surprise. Former starter Mike Glennon may have been the original plan but he did not pan out as expected. He committed eight turnovers in four games including two ugly outings in Tampa Bay and Green Bay. The 28-year old veteran never looked comfortable, even going back to the start of the preseason.

Mitch Trubisky move was inevitable at this point

Trubisky outplayed him from the beginning in August, looking smooth and confident as a passer and showing his athleticism as a runner. Many were confused why the Bears chose to wait in the first place. It was fairly obvious he was the better quarterback. Rumors persist they wanted to stick to their plan, avoid putting him on the field too soon.

Unfortunately most plans don’t survive contact with the NFL. Trubisky is a rookie and will make mistakes, but in the long-term the game experience he’ll get moving forward will prove invaluable for the future. Many are concerned about the lack of receiving options available and that is a problem.

On the other hand his versatility as a runner will also open up opportunities for Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen in the running game. Something Glennon just couldn’t bring to the table. It’s a move that had to happen regardless of original desires.

Super Bowl Champion Explains Overlooked Reason Trubisky Must Start

By
Erik Lambert
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Tedy Bruschi is one of the most respected football personalities in the business. The former Pro Bowl linebacker played in five Super Bowls during his career and won three of them. Though he played defense, he also got a chance to play with and against some of the best quarterbacks in history including with Tom Brady and against Peyton Manning and Brett Favre among others. So he’s somebody whom might have a valid opinion on whether to start Mitch Trubisky.

Well people got a chance to hear it during a back-and-forth segment on ESPN First Take with Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman. It was Kellerman who led things off, stating clearly that despite the struggles of Mike Glennon it was inadvisable to start Trubisky. Why? The Bears’ history at quarterback, a position they’ve mismanaged for decades. They have to make absolutely sure they get things right with Trubisky, even at the cost of this season.

Smith countered that Glennon hasn’t delivered. He bought the Bears four weeks and that would have to be enough.

Tedy Bruschi then put everything in perspective from a players’ view

Remember that Bruschi is a defensive player. He knows how to look at a QB situation from that way and it’s true. Imagine what the Vikings, Ravens and Panthers are thinking right now. They’re probably begging the Bears to stay the course with Glennon after seeing what happening Tampa Bay and Green Bay. Eight turnovers in four weeks. Erratic accuracy and ball placement. No desire to throw down the field. It’s an easy style of play to defend.

There’s no way to tell if Trubisky will be good if he plays, but it’s easy to predict he’ll be harder to defend. He’s not only much more accurate than Glennon, he’s also much more athletic. He can make plays with his feet, running for first downs. That additional threat will force defenses to adjust how they play and operate.

The Bears should know it’s time for a change when the opponents are practically begging them to keep a player in.

Odds Say This Will Happen if The Bears Start Mitch Trubisky

By
Erik Lambert
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Credit: Cleveland.com

Will the Chicago Bears start Mitch Trubisky? That’s certainly the debate going on across Bears nation at the moment. Beyond that there is a deeper question though. Will the team improve at all if the rookie comes in or is this just a desperation move for a team that isn’t as good as people thought? Some are convinced it’s a surefire upgrade. Others worry it will ruin his confidence and serve no purpose.

Often the best way to get a gauge on what to expect is to look at history. I went back all the way to the 1970 merger and documented every top five quarterback drafted. The criteria was as follows. They had to have started their rookie season on the bench and come in at some point during the middle of the season. From there two stats were charted. How many games the team won prior to them coming in and how many won while he played. The results were rather fascinating

Jared Goff 

  • Team started 4-5 (Case Keenum)
  • Went 0-7 after he came in

Eli Manning

  • Team started 5-4 (Kurt Warner)
  • Went 1-6 after he came in

Joey Harrington

  • Team started 0-2 (Mike McMahon)
  • Went 3-9 after he came in (injury ended season early)

Alex Smith 

  • Team started 1-3 (Tim Rattay)
  • Went 2-5 after he came in (injury ended season early)

Vince Young 

  • Team started 0-3 (Kerry Collins)
  • Went 8-5 after he came in

Donovan McNabb

  • Team started 2-7 (Doug Pederson)
  • Went 2-4 after he came in

Akili Smith 

  • Team started 0-4 (Jeff Blake)
  • Went 1-3 after he came in (injury ended season early)

Heath Schuler 

  • Team started 1-3 (John Friesz)
  • Went 1-7 after he came in

Vinny Testaverde

  • Team started 4-7 (Steve DeBerg and Jim Zorn)
  • Went 0-4 after he came in

Jim Everett

  • Team started 7-4 (Steve Bartkowski and Steve Dils)
  • Went 3-2 after he came in

Jim McMahon

  • Team started 0-2 (Bob Avellini)
  • Went 3-4 after he came in (strike-shortened season)

Dan Pastorini 

  • Team started 0-4 (Charley Johnson)
  • Went 4-4 after he came in (missed games with injury)

Based on the data given seven teams saw their records slightly improve when they decided to start their rookies. Three teams saw no significant change. Three of those listed failed to improve their teams when they were eventually called upon. However, it’s worth noting that two of those quarterbacks went on to become Pro Bowlers (Manning and Testaverde). The other (Goff) is 3-1 this season and leader of the #1 offense in the NFL.

What does this say? Odds are that starting Trubisky will give the Bears a boost in the win column and even if it doesn’t it will likely pay dividends for them in 2018 and beyond. In other words there aren’t many downsides to making the move.

RUMOR: Bears Not Letting John Fox Play Mitch Trubisky

By
Erik Lambert
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Why are the Chicago Bears benching Mitch Trubisky? That’s the overarching question people have asked for three weeks now. Truth be told many have asked it since the end of preseason. It was clear even then that the rookie out of North Carolina was far and away the most talented QB on the roster. He outplayed Mike Glennon in every category.

Yet nothing changed. He was relegated to backup and Glennon got “his year” as promised. One month later and his year has turned into the Bears’ nightmare. Through four games he has eight turnovers and looked every bit like the backup he’s been the past two seasons. Now the Bears may have no choice but to make the change.

The question still remains though. Why haven’t they already?

Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune alluded to it during his recent article. He talked about how several members of the Bears roster and coaching staff are talking about making “changes.” It was then he dropped a fascinating nugget regarding the issue of why the rookie hasn’t played yet.

“In recent weeks, Fox has insinuated that he doesn’t have full say in when Trubisky can or will be turned loose. But there’s a growing sense that the coach may want to give the rookie his shot soon. Friday, as Fox bobbed and weaved and successfully dodged most direct questions about his quarterback situation, he was asked how he can gauge Trubisky’s readiness to start.”

This would seem to hint that GM Ryan Pace and the Bears higher ups are making it clear they don’t want Trubisky to play yet. That may sound a bit far-fetched, but when one starts to connect the dots it really isn’t.

Previous rumors start to clear up benching Mitch Trubisky situation

Let’s start with the first big rumor that surfaced back in April. The Bears had just stunned the NFL world with their decision to trade up for Trubisky. It was then news broke via Chris Mortensen on ESPN that Fox didn’t know about the move until a couple hours before it was to take place.

This sort of thing actually happened to Fox once before. It was in 2010 when he admitted to having minimal involvement with the Carolina Panthers in drafting Jimmy Clausen. After the season was over Fox was fired. Could the Bears already be planning for that same move? Do they not want the coach having any influence on their young quarterback?

This would go a long way towards explaining their significant investments in Mike Glennon and Mark Sanchez. Both are veterans with prior starting experience. From the perspective of Pace it would placate Fox and his staff while keeping Trubisky where the GM wants him. On the bench and awaiting the arrival of the next head coach.

This might explain why the Bears overpaid to get them.

So why would Pace be so hesitant to let Trubisky play?

Then the question inevitably shifts to the reasoning. Why would Pace do this? There are no facts to clear it up, but one can speculate. Likely it’s a variety of factors. For starters he may not trust Fox with Trubisky’s development. A fair criticism since Fox has never successfully drafted and developed a rookie in his career as a head coach.

Then there’s also personal philosophy. Pace has admitted he’d like to wait on playing him, preferring to let him learn from the bench for as long as possible. If one were to do some digging, they’d find he’s directly influenced by several quarterbacks who did just that.

Drew Brees, the man whom Pace uses as a benchmark, did not start a single game his rookie year. Aaron Rodgers, who has crushed the dreams of Chicago for years, didn’t start until his fourth season. Tom Brady, the greatest of all-time, didn’t start until his second year. Also don’t forget Tony Romo, a former teammate of Pace at Eastern Illinois. He signed with the Cowboys in 2003 and didn’t start until 2006.

Those are four pretty good quarterbacks Pace knows well. All of them had to wait for their shot. So it would make sense he’d want the same for Trubisky. Put everything together and it starts to make sense why the Bears have stuck with Glennon this far.

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