John Fox is now most definitely in his final year as Chicago Bears head coach. The man has taken leave of his senses, going the route of apparent good friend Jeff Fisher. How so? He refuses to see reality at the quarterback position. Like Fisher he’s sticking by the veteran because he doesn’t think the rookie is ready. Problem is said veteran is playing so poorly it really doesn’t seem to matter. So will Fox make a switch from Mike Glennon?
Of course not.
John Fox: "Mike Glennon will be our starting quarterback against Pittsburgh."
— JJ Stankevitz (@JJStankevitz) September 18, 2017
People should really not be surprised by this. This is the same Fox who kept Kyle Orton in for a 1-4 start in Denver despite clear evidence he could not run the offense. Only a series of miracle finishes fueled by Tebowmania saved that season. The Bears may or may not have their Tebow in Mitch Trubisky, but his stubborn refusal to find out is likely what will get him fired. Maybe even before this season ends.
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Chicago is 0-2 already. It’s the third-straight time that has happened under Fox. Odds are that will stretch to at least 0-4 with the Steelers next Sunday and then the Packers at Lambeau in a short week. In fact there is a very realistic possibility the Bears could careen to 0-8 going into the bye. That is how poorly Glennon has played.
One can imagine somebody is getting fired if that happens, and Fox was already under a ton of pressure going into this season. His death warrant may have been signed by letting this farce continue.
