Post by JABF on Nov 7, 2019 9:00:34 GMT -6
Definitely don't bench Mitch right now. JMO. He's got an opponent on Sunday that should give him a HUGE opportunity for big big big day. Last year in this same game against the Lions, with pretty much the same personnel, Mitch passed for 355 yards, 3 TDs and zero ints. He looked awesome in that game and with the Lions D being #30th in the NFL right now - Mitch could have a great day and bounce back with his confidence.
The Bears are not going to bench Mitch... and hope he has that big day on Sunday.
Here's the article, but it's just a snippet. Follow the link to read it in its entirely.
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Should the Bears bench Mitch Trubisky? Making the arguments for — and against — the move.
In honor of the demise of TV at Halas Hall, here’s a good old-fashioned debate about whether the Bears should bench Trubisky.
(Now would be a good time for Trubisky to tune out.)
Bench him: The sample size is big enough. The stats tell who Mitch Trubisky is.
Through 33 career games, Trubisky has a passer rating of 86. His rating of 80 this season ranks 30th among qualifiers, ahead of only Andy Dalton, Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold, according to Pro Football Reference.
Trubisky’s 1,217 yards this season rank 28th, his 2.3% touchdown percentage is 33rd and his 63% completion percentage is 22nd. One of the best things that can be said of him so far is he has thrown only three interceptions in seven games. But two of them — against the Packers and Chargers — came in the fourth quarter of a one-touchdown game that the Bears ultimately lost.
Of the three aforementioned quarterbacks with lower ratings, the 0-8 Bengals benched Dalton for rookie Ryan Finley. Darnold’s regression has Jets fans calling for the firing of coach Adam Gase. Ditto for Mayfield, the Browns and coach Freddie Kitchens.
Trubisky’s numbers were closer to middle of the road last season, and there should have been a step forward in the offense in Year 2 under coach Matt Nagy. Through half a season, Trubisky’s inconsistency has made that leap impossible, and in turn, the Bears’ lofty postseason goals are nearing unattainable.
And that should be enough to move on.
Play him: The Bears need to be certain this isn’t just a funk Mitch Trubisky can climb out of.
Bears general manager Ryan Pace’s reputation, perhaps even his legacy, is directly linked to the night in 2017 when he traded up to draft Trubisky with the No. 2 pick.
If the Bears are going to move on from Trubisky — and a benching would likely be the start of that — they had better be positive their quarterback won’t go elsewhere and become the player Pace once envisioned.
The only way they can be comfortable that won’t happen is to continue to test Trubisky the rest of this season, using different strategies on and off the field to get him out of his slump.
Should the Bears bench Mitch Trubisky? Making the arguments for — and against — the move.
In honor of the demise of TV at Halas Hall, here’s a good old-fashioned debate about whether the Bears should bench Trubisky.
(Now would be a good time for Trubisky to tune out.)
Bench him: The sample size is big enough. The stats tell who Mitch Trubisky is.
Through 33 career games, Trubisky has a passer rating of 86. His rating of 80 this season ranks 30th among qualifiers, ahead of only Andy Dalton, Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold, according to Pro Football Reference.
Trubisky’s 1,217 yards this season rank 28th, his 2.3% touchdown percentage is 33rd and his 63% completion percentage is 22nd. One of the best things that can be said of him so far is he has thrown only three interceptions in seven games. But two of them — against the Packers and Chargers — came in the fourth quarter of a one-touchdown game that the Bears ultimately lost.
Of the three aforementioned quarterbacks with lower ratings, the 0-8 Bengals benched Dalton for rookie Ryan Finley. Darnold’s regression has Jets fans calling for the firing of coach Adam Gase. Ditto for Mayfield, the Browns and coach Freddie Kitchens.
Trubisky’s numbers were closer to middle of the road last season, and there should have been a step forward in the offense in Year 2 under coach Matt Nagy. Through half a season, Trubisky’s inconsistency has made that leap impossible, and in turn, the Bears’ lofty postseason goals are nearing unattainable.
And that should be enough to move on.
Play him: The Bears need to be certain this isn’t just a funk Mitch Trubisky can climb out of.
Bears general manager Ryan Pace’s reputation, perhaps even his legacy, is directly linked to the night in 2017 when he traded up to draft Trubisky with the No. 2 pick.
If the Bears are going to move on from Trubisky — and a benching would likely be the start of that — they had better be positive their quarterback won’t go elsewhere and become the player Pace once envisioned.
The only way they can be comfortable that won’t happen is to continue to test Trubisky the rest of this season, using different strategies on and off the field to get him out of his slump.