The Taylor Gabriel Mitch Trubisky dynamic is something Chicago Bears fans may fall in love with. GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy had a clear vision when the wide receiver was signed. Gabriel made a name for himself in Atlanta as a big play threat. He was quick, athletic and blazing fast. It wouldn’t be hard for Nagy to get instant visions of Tyreek Hill watching his tape.
The Bears offense has been trying to find a true speed threat ever since Pace became GM. Their most recent attempt, Markus Wheaton, was a total disaster. The hope is Gabriel can succeed where he failed. Or at the very least make more than five catches. One thing is for sure. Gabriel is already getting into the good graces of his quarterback.
In fact, the two didn’t waste much time in meeting. Gabriel was anxious to get to know Trubisky and even had a great first question for him. Yet that paled in comparison to the response he got.
Taylor Gabriel said he asked Mitch Trubisky how his deep ball was, and the Bears QB’s response was, ‘Are you still fast?'
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) March 15, 2018
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Taylor Gabriel Mitch Trubisky connection will entertain on and off field
They say Trubisky has a bit of swag about him. Gabriel seems to respect guys who carry themselves with a bit of attitude. Safe to say the young QB passed the first test. They should be able to make some sweet music together. Gabriel might not be quite the talent Hill is, but he’s no slouch. The versatile game-breaking ability he has is rare, especially if utilized in the right system.
How to rebuild your offense in 24 hours: ProBowler Allen Robinson, TE Trey Burton and speedster Taylor Gabriel (in vid below). Mitch Trubisky and the Bears not messing around in 2018… pic.twitter.com/fQBSYP8Zir
— Bleacher Preacher / Sports (@BleachrPreachr) March 13, 2018
Few coaches likely have a better idea of what Gabriel can do and how to get the most from him than Nagy. For an example, in 2016 he was the fourth-most targeted receiver on the Falcons roster. Matt Ryan threw to him just 50 times. Yet he managed to put up 35 catches for 569 yards and six touchdowns. That was despite not being anywhere close to a feature target in the passing game.
Imagine what might happen if the Bears change that. Gabriel seems intent on making it happen. Becoming buds with Trubisky is a great means to that end. The fact Gabriel will have Allen Robinson and Cameron Meredith peeling away coverages from him makes the idea of his signing all the sweeter. At this point all Trubisky has to do is look his way and try to get the ball in his general vicinity.
Don’t be surprised if he and Tarik Cohen try to one-up each other all season long.
