Chicago Bears Rumors: Why trading for Derek Carr is a no-brainer

2. Message needs to be sent to Trubisky

I have grown tired from seeing all of the people defending Trubisky’s play to this point. If you’re still saying he needs ‘time to develop’ and we’re going into Year 4, I can’t help you. That’s simply a delusional way to think.

I am sure the Bears already planned on bringing in a veteran quarterback this offseason; one who will come in and push Trubisky throughout the summer. I would have assumed Pace already had a plan to do so and, hopefully, light a fire under Trubisky’s seat.

Think about what the Tennessee Titans did with Ryan Tannehill, who ultimately suppplanted Marcus Mariota — that worked out.

Speaking of Mariota, some think he would fit in Chicago as a backup. But, if we’re talking about Carr, we’re not talking about a potential backup.

If Carr comes to Chicago, the message would be crystal clear: “Mitch, we love you, but you’re going to be the backup.”

It’s that simple. You don’t pay a quarterback over $20 million annually to be your backup quarterback. If Carr ends up a Bear, he’s a starting quarterback and Trubisky takes a seat on the bench.

The message to Trubisky should not just be that the Bears are bringing in someone to compete with him, but to replace him. All feelings aside, Pace has to make a football decision. This is a pure football decision.