Mitch Trubisky was one of the most polarizing prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft.
On one hand, there was his scouting report that made him look like a future Hall Of Famer. Even though he only had 13 starts in college, the numbers made him look an interesting prospect. Trubisky ranked fifth in the country with a 68.0 completion percentage, threw 30 touchdowns against just six picks, and averaged 288 passing yards per contest. The dual-threat part of his game also came out in 2016, as he rushed for 308 yards and five scores. Those are impressive numbers.
However, the thing is he lacks consistency. He also lacks experience when we compare him to other prospects, such as Deshaun Watson, DeShone Kizer, or Patrick Mahomes. He didn’t see as many time on the field as some of the other QBs that will live their rookie year in 2017. And while talent goes a long way, there are a few traits that can only be acquired thanks to experience.
As one AFC scout said, Trubisky has potential to be great, but will he reach that ceiling? “There are times he looks like another Carson Wentz, and then there are times he looks like Blaine Gabbert. He has starting qualities and he’ll go early, but he better get better at seeing blitzes and throwing hot or he’ll get eaten alive by the exotic packages they are throwing at quarterbacks these days,” he said.
Bottom line is, the Bears took a huge risk that might not pay off. Trubisky spent most of his career as a reserve for the UNC Tar Heels, and now he’ll compete for the chance of a starting role in the NFL. The Bears had signed Mike Glennon during free agency, and now they moved up in the Draft to select a QB as well? That makes no sense. And especially considering they gave up quite a haul to move ONE SPOT. Yes, that’s not a typo.
There’s no question Trubisky projects as a good starting quarterback with a high floor and the potential to be great. But was he worth four picks just to move one spot? I don’t think so. And especially considering the 49ers weren’t going to select him. To me, it sounds like the Bears made a huge mistake. They should’ve stand pat, but instead they panicked and now they created a logjam in what’s arguably the most important position in the roster.
Not only they reached for a player they didn’t really need. They made themselves look really bad in the eyes of the public. And all signs indicate their move was not the right one, and that they’ll regret about this decision sooner than later.