This should get some interesting replies.
https://heavy.com/sports/minnesota-vikings/chicago-bears-mitchell-trubisky-free-agency/
The Athletic’s Adam Jahns consulted ESPN analyst Matt Bowen who spoke with an NFL executive about Trubisky’s prospects elsewhere as the fourth-year signal-caller will reach free agency this coming offseason after the Bears declined to pick up fifth-year option.
Trubisky has had his struggles as the former No. 2 overall pick in 2017, however, the Bears failed to build a run game to complement his strengths, leading to both Bowen and the executive believing Trubisky will be given another shot, naming Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill as an example of a quarterback who has thrived when given a second chance in a run-heavy scheme.
“He will get a second chance because Mitch has traits,” said Bowen, who spent six years in the NFL. “He’s got athletic traits. He’s got enough arm talent. He’s got movement ability. He’s going to get a second chance, regardless of if he was a first-round pick.”
“There’s teams around the league that are looking for a guy, if you look at the depth charts right now, to compete for the No. 2 spot and be a guy who can come in and play football for you in a system that can help him be productive,” Bowen added.
Trubisky, who suffered a shoulder injury last Sunday likely has not made a strong enough case to be re-signed by the Bears. He has yet to live up the mold of a franchise quarterback either.
However, Trubisky does present a better fit in the Vikings offense and is an affordable transition at the position for the Vikings who have been hamstrung by Cousins’ fully guaranteed contract.
The Vikings already owe Cousins his 2021 salary of $21 million and a $10 million signing bonus which would be a drastic decision to cut him and eat a $31 million cap hit, however, if Cousins does not improve from his league-leading 10 interceptions so far this season, he could face being cut or traded early next offseason to help the Vikings avoid owing him his 2022 salary.
Bowen’s suggestion was Trubisky restart as a backup, which could be a possibility behind Cousins. If Cousins continues to not pan out, Trubisky could help the franchise transition while they still take a quarterback in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
“But again would Mitch fit in that run-heavy approach, of course, he would. He would fit in Minnesota,” Bowen said. “As a free agent, he could have an opportunity to go there.”
@"StickyBun" said: I could see it.
no offense Sticky, but if we had every young QB you have had a woody for, we would be the Cleveland Browns.
@"StickyBun" said: I could see it.If i were you and I saw that... i would gouge my eyes out.
Has Thw Kubiak and Co. offense ever successfully developed a QB?
@"greediron" said:@"StickyBun" said: I could see it.no offense Sticky, but if we had every young QB you have had a woody for, we would be the Cleveland Browns.
Ha ha, no woody here! Im just saying I could see the Vikings possibly being interested.
@"StickyBun" said:@"greediron" said:@"StickyBun" said: I could see it.no offense Sticky, but if we had every young QB you have had a woody for, we would be the Cleveland Browns.
Ha ha, no woody here! Im just saying I could see the Vikings possibly being interested.
I can too. Not as the answer, but a bridge maybe if we move on from Cousins and draft a young QB.
@"MaroonBells" said:@"StickyBun" said:@"greediron" said:@"StickyBun" said: I could see it.no offense Sticky, but if we had every young QB you have had a woody for, we would be the Cleveland Browns.
Ha ha, no woody here! Im just saying I could see the Vikings possibly being interested.
I can too. Not as the answer, but a bridge maybe if we move on from Cousins and draft a young QB.
Yep, that's what I'm saying.
@"mgobluevikes" said: Cousins IS the bridge...Maybe...but not necessarily. Vikings may be willing to trade him after the seasons, or even just release him, take the hit now and be free of his money in '22.
Now that I've slept on this idea... Ricky does love him some awful qb's, he might have his eye on Mitch as his next shitty project.
We seem to like to bring in ex-Bears, so maybe they would consider him. I would not. But again, if they decide they have to cut Cousins before 2021 to avoid the 2022 commitment, we are going to be looking for some kind of Donovan McNabb or Matt Cassel type of vet, even if they draft a QB.
His game would remind of Case honestly. Occasional bad decisions, good but not great arm, good enough mobility to extend drives. I mean it's not crazy, considering we saw with very good weapons, a Zimmer D, and a mobile QB what can happen.
He would be cheap and sadly, better than Mannion, Browning, and Stanley. No other teams are going to poach Browning or Stanley off the practice squad.
Spielman has a general aversion to drafting backup QBs.
The drafting of Stanley was probably due to having so many picks.
The last time they drafted a backup QB they got Booty.
Trubisky does suck but he sucks less than what we currently have IMHO.
I'd pay him the same as Mannion if he would accept it.
He does have more actual experience than Mannion.
What could it hurt?
Ideally, he would hand off to Cook most of the time and, like the article stated, use play action to limit his reads.
Could be a sneaky good pickup.
I wont put money on that though.
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