Chicago Bears: Why Mike Glennon should start over Mitch Trubisky
Despite trading up in the draft to secure quarterback Mitch Trubisky, the Chicago Bears should start Mike Glennon in Week 1 against Atlanta.
In the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears made a questionable move to trade the 3rd, 67th and 111th overall picks, along with a 2018 third-round pick to move up one spot in the first round. As you know, with that second overall pick, the Bears selected their quarterback of the future, Mitch Trubisky.
Most Bears fans were highly critical of the move to trade one spot up. Some speculate the 49ers weren’t even going to pick Trubisky, however general manager Ryan Pace wanted to secure Trubisky as part of the Bears future. It was a very bold move, to say the least. However, trading four picks to move up one spot in the draft will not be forgotten by the fans. If Trubisky fails to perform, call for Pace’s job will be made on the regular.
Setting up Trubisky for success
Too often in the today’s NFL, teams rush their young quarterbacks to start too soon. Fans have begun putting pressure on coaches to start young quarterback before they even reach the practice field. The stock of where they are drafted is highly emphasized by fans and in Trubisky’s case, this will be prevalent being the second overall pick.
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Due to a number of assets traded to acquire Trubisky, fans expect him to deliver at a high level. However, it’s more important to allow young quarterbacks to develop and adjust to the NFL rather than rushing them to play.
If the Bears can help it, Trubisky should not play one snap this season. Back in March, the Bears signed free agent quarterback Mike Glennon to a three-year deal worth $45 million. In Tampa Bay, Glennon was never given a true opportunity to lead the Buccaneers since they drafted Jameis Winston number one overall in 2015. So why not let Glennon play and allow Trubisky time to develop?
The Bears don’t need Trubisky this season
Last season the Bears went 3-13. Not only were they not contenders, they weren’t even close. Plus, they continue to play in an extremely competitive division. Between the past two seasons, each team from the NFC North has made a playoff appearance except for Chicago.
While the Bears develop towards the future, Glennon should start to allow Trubisky time to learn and develop. There’s no reason to diminish Trubisky’s value or ability by starting him too soon with a sub-par roster. Wait until he’s ready and then give him experience.
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Ideally, Bears coach John Fox gives Trubisky the Aaron Rodgers treatment and gives him time to learn the playbook and adjust behind Glennon, as Rodgers did with Favre. History does not favor first round quarterbacks who are rushed into playing. Look at Johnny Manziel with Cleveland, Blaine Gabbert in Jacksonville or most recently, Jared Goff with the Rams.
It is important for the Chicago Bears and their fans to be patient with Trubisky and allow Glennon to bridge the Bears into the Trubisky era. It’s best for the franchise to give the kid time.