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Chicago Bears training camp 2017: Five major questions that must be answered

By Matthew Squires

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 30: Kevin White of the West Virginia Mountaineers holds up a jersey after being chosen
CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 30: Kevin White of the West Virginia Mountaineers holds up a jersey after being chosen /
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What will Glennon era look like?

Ryan Pace and the Chicago Bears signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, Mike Glennon,  to a three-year deal worth $45 million this past offseason. Then Pace traded up to the second pick and drafted quarterback Mitch Trubisky. A confusing move to many.

Is Mike Glennon a capable full-time starter? The answer is complicated. In a different situation, he would probably get a fair shake at being the quarterback of the future. But not with the Bears, Glennon is a placeholder or perhaps, a lame duck.

He is filling the time until Trubisky proves he can run the offense. I would not be surprised to see Glennon start eight to ten games this season and be replaced by Trubisky for the rest of the season.

Glennon has started 18 games in his career to the tune of a 5-13 record. Not encouraging for Bears’ fans. The Bears need Glennon to make the simple throws and not turn the ball over. Let Jordan Howard move the chains and hope the defense can step up this season. This is the best-case scenario.

Frankly, Glennon’s playing time hinges on the Bears’ record. It may be unfair because Glennon can only control the offensive side of things, but that’s how it is an NFL quarterback. You get too much credit when the team wins and too much blame when the team loses.

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