Former Tar Heel Mitch Trubisky Named Bears Starting QB

According to sources, Mitch Trubisky approached the competition with maturity and tenacity gaining him a starting job.

The Bears have made a final decision, Mitch Trubisky will be their starting quarterback entering the 2020 season. 

In a competitive battle, Bears are expected to name Mitchell Trubisky the starting QB, source tells ESPN.

It’s due to his progression, leadership and overall performance throughout camp. Nick Foles made decision difficult for Matt Nagy, but the team feels strong about its QBs.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 4, 2020

The former Tar Heel was in competition with Nick Foles. The Bears traded for Foles in March to compete for the starting job or serve as back-up. 

According to sources, Trubisky stepped up in ways that proved he could provide the leadership the Bears needed to succeed through maturity and healthy competition. 

A true evaluation of Trubisky has not been placed due to Covid-19 refraining teams from joint practices or preseason but workouts and training camp helped finalize the decision. 

Just three years ago, Trubisky was the man hailing from UNC. Trubisky didn't see real action until his junior year at Carolina; the year prior, he was the back up for Marquise Williams. During his time as a starter, Trubisky played in all 13 games with career highlights such as going 35/46 for 453 yards and five touchdowns against the Pittsburgh Panthers.

During his junior year, Trubisky proved that he was capable go handling a starting position leaving the Heels with a stat line of 3,748 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and six interceptions. The Bears saw a leader in Trubisky and traded up to take him at the number 2 slot in the 2017 NFL Draft. The Bears chose Trubisky over Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson.

As the Bears quarterback, Trubisky grew into a starting position that wasn't his to begin with. In 2018, after the firing of John Fox, Matt Nagy formed an offense around Trubisky, giving him the range to do what he does best. In his 2nd year, Trubisky had a career-best with 3,223 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and three rushing touchdowns; His best year as a professional player. In 2019, Trubisky was named a Pro Bowl participant replacing Jared Goff, allowing him to become the first Bears quarterback since Jim McMahon in 1986.

After going 12-4 the previous year, things seemed to decline with 3,138 passing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, and ten interceptions; it took him a little longer to hit those numbers than before. What triggered the talks was during week nine against the Eagles. Trubisky threw for only 125 yards included a terrible first half of only generating nine total yards in their fourth straight loss. The Bears finished the 2019-2020 season, 8-7.

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