Predicting the Winners of the Most Important Bears Position Battles

Mitch Trubisky vs. Mike Glennon

Kyle Long said Mike Glennon needs to get his competitive shoes on. He wasn’t lying. No matter what the team has said to this point, that starting job is not reserved just yet. Glennon may be the high priced free agent and Mitch Trubisky the inexperienced rookie, but facts are facts. The Bears see Trubisky as their future. He won’t see the field until they’re comfortable he can handle it. So what happens if he’s outperforming Glennon in training camp.

One must not forget that Trubisky is the #2 overall pick. That’s not by accident. He’s a talented young player heralded for his work ethic and preparation. He had to endure two years on the bench at North Carolina. One can imagine he’s not wild about more of the same in Chicago. What a statement it would be if he won the job outright. Sure it would take a ton of convincing, but it is far from impossible?

Winner:  Mike Glennon

The key person in this decision process is John Fox. He undoubtedly was the one pushing hard for Glennon because he hates playing rookies if he doesn’t have to. The last time he started a rookie QB his team went 2-14. Odds are he shies away from that idea.