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The winds have shifted. After two ugly weeks of quarterback play from Mike Glennon, the Mitch Trubisky hype machine is kicking into high gear. Already most of the local media are getting on board with starting the rookie. Even some former players like Corey Wootton, Olin Kreutz and Desmond Clark have publicly stated the team should start him. Thus far head coach John Fox has remained steadfast. So what does Chicago Cubs MVP Kris Bryant have to say on the subject.
It’s no surprise that the slugger has knowledge of the situation. Most Chicago athletes often attend other sporting events in the city. He’s no different. Bryant is a Bears fan. So when he went on 670 the Score, he was inevitably posed the same question as everybody else. Are the Bears wise to keep Trubisky benched or is it time for a change? His answer left no room for doubt.
“I mean, give him a chance. You’ll never know unless he’s out there playing.”
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Bryant is no stranger to this entire question. He himself was a hyped-up rookie back in 2015. A third overall draft pick of the Cubs hailed to have one of the best bats seen in years. Some people though were a little reluctant when news came out that the Cubs were elevating him that year. Some felt it was too soon. There also was the fear of a poor start ruining his confidence.
Bryant himself referenced that exact concern and how it ended up being overblown.
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“That will definitely get your heart pumping a little bit — everybody knows what I did in my first game,” Bryant said of making a professional debut, referencing his 0-for-4 game with three strikeouts in his big league debut back in April 2015.
Bryant ended up batting .275 with 26 home runs as a rookie, making his first All-Star game. The next game, after getting over his jitters, he delivered two hits with an RBI and also walked three times in a win over San Diego. Things improved quickly. In essence he’s saying if Trubisky is the real deal then Bears fans should expect the same.
