One week ahead of the start of the 2020 NFL season, the Chicago Bears officially named Mitch Trubisky as the starting quarterback for Week One against the Detroit Lions.
Back in May, the Bears declined the fifth-year option of Trubisky’s rookie contract and during the off-season, they would inherit Nick Foles’ three-year contract from the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Bears have given themselves options at the position, and the former 2nd overall pick knows this may be his last opportunity.
In a media conference on Sunday, Trubisky expressed, “I control my own destiny and I’m definitely not going to take this opportunity for granted.”
In the 2019 season, Mitch Trubisky consistently struggled with accuracy. Oftentimes over-throwing and missing wide-open receivers in crucial moments of the game. Trubisky finished the season with only 17 touchdowns and completed 63.3% of his passes.
While the Bears’ top-ranked defense constantly gave No.10 numerous opportunities to take over a game, Chicago was ranked 24th in the Red Zone. That could be credited to Trubisky’s performance within the opposing 20 yard-line. Mitch would throw four interceptions in the Red Zone, which is tied for the most in the league. The Bears will look to enhance last year’s 29th overall ranked offense, and that all starts with the guy throwing the ball under center.
From increasing his defensive recognition to reworking his footwork and improving his ability to throw down the field, the fourth-year quarterback will have to drastically improve in all these areas.
Winning the starting position was the first step, leading the team to another successful season is the next. If Trubisky doesn’t deliver, then his tenure with the Chicago Bears will be over, and the team will have no other choice but to turn their heads to Nick Foles.
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