The Chicago Bears made a curious decision at their press conference on Wednesday. When Mitch Trubisky stepped to the podium to discuss both the previous game against Green Bay and the upcoming one against Denver, he revealed something interesting. When asked about what happened in the Packer game, he revealed he’d been instructed by the team’s PR staff to not talk about it. That raised more than a few eyebrows.
Why would the team do that?
The only logical explanation is they’re concerned about what would happen if Trubisky had to endure questions about that game. It was undeniably one of his worst to date in Chicago. Statistically, it doesn’t look bad with 228 yards and an interception. However, the tape shows it was far worse. He probably should’ve had at least three interceptions. The offense managed just three points. It was yet another clunker performance on primetime.
For all the critics out there, it was yet more ammunition to rail against him with. Now it appears the coaches are in full crisis mode. Their entire focus is on finding a way to keep his confidence up. Not only because it’s vital to his success this year, but also because they fear his continued struggles will lead to problems in the locker room. Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune confirmed this.
Subscribe to the BFR Youtube channel and ride shotgun with Dave and Ficky as they break down Bears football like nobody else.
Chicago Bears are aware their window is open
This is all too familiar territory for the Bears. A dominant defense. An assortment of good talent on offense. It’s a group that genuinely seems capable of making a Super Bowl run. There is only one problem. Ongoing questions at quarterback. It was the same in 2006 with Rex Grossman and in 2001 with Jim Miller. The playoffs are where the quarterbacks have to be the ones who make the big plays. Chicago always seems to be the one who can’t get that position right.
Rest assured, this team isn’t filled with idiots. They know they have a shot to get that championship. They also know what good quarterbacks are supposed to look like. Trubisky is in his third season. He enters the second year in Matt Nagy’s offense. Logic says he should be playing better by now. For him to look almost like a rookie against the Packers like that? It was jarring for a lot of people. Himself included. It’s possible doubts have begun to seep into his head. Questions about whether he truly can play at this level.
He wouldn’t be the first to encounter such a moment of self-reflection. It’s a matter of whether or not he overcomes it. This upcoming game against a tough Broncos defense could be a make-or-break moment for the 25-year old.
