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Tagged: Mitch Trubisky (75 Results)

May
2

Pickett “has a chance” to be Steelers starting QB

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said over the weekend that rookie first-round pick KENNY PICKETT has a chance to be the team’s starting quarterback heading into the 2022 season. TheMore Steelers, of course, have another first-round quarterback in MITCH TRUBISKY, who has his sights set on the starting role as well. Less

Source: NFL.com

Apr
29

Steelers draft Pitt QB Pickett

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected the first quarterback of the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday night when they nabbed Pitt quarterback KENNY PICKETT with the 20th overall pick. Pickett is the firstMore quarterback selected by the Steelers in the first round since Ben Roethlisberger went 11th overall back in 2004. Picket, a fifth-year senior and record-setting passer, will join a quarterback room that includes free agent signee MITCH TRUBISKY and incumbent backup MASON RUDOLPH. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Apr
8

Steelers meet with QB prospects ahead of NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly have meetings planned this week a couple of high-profile college quarterbacks as the NFL Draft approaches at the end of the month. The Steelers are reportedly meetingMore with Cincinnati quarterback DESMOND RIDDER and UNC signal-caller SAM HOWELL. Ridder and Howell are among the top quarterback prospects in the upcoming draft. The Steelers have MITCH TRUBISKY in place, but time with tell if they add competition with the 20th overall pick in the first round. Less

Source: NFL.com

Mar
18

Trubisky in the mix to start for Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed quarterback MITCH TRUBISKY this week to a two-year contract to compete for the starting job following the retirement of longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The New York GiantsMore were reportedly interested in his services, but Trubisky said on Thursday that Pittsburgh was “definitely where I wanted to be”. Trubisky, who was famously drafted ahead of the likes of PATRICK MAHOMES and DESHAUN WATSON back in 2017, will compete with fellow quarterbacks MASON RUDOLPH and DWAYNE HASKINS for the starting gig. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Dec
14

Bills QB Allen day-to-day with foot injury

Buffalo quarterback JOSH ALLEN suffered a sprained foot during Sunday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is considered day-to-day due to the injury. Bills head coach Sean McDermott said itMore is too early to know whether Allen will be able to practice on Wednesday. Fantasy owners will obviously want to monitor his progress in the days ahead. If Allen does not heal, backup quarterback and one time Chicago Bears quarterback-of-the-future MITCH TRUBISKY will take over against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Less

Source: Buffalo News

Apr
30

Bears trade up to draft QB Fields

The Chicago Bears drafted Ohio State quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS after trading with the New York Giants and moving up from No. 20 to No. 11 in the first round of theMore 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday night. The Bears sent the Giants their first-round picks this year and next, plus a fourth-round pick in 2022 and a fifth-round pick in 2021. The last time the Bears traded up to select a quarterback in the first-round, they ended up with MITCH TRUBISKY. Fantasy owners and Bears fans are hoping for a better result this time around. Less

Source: Chicago Sun Times

Mar
18

Bears sign veteran QB Dalton to one-year deal

With rumors swirling about the possible addition of DESHAUN WATSON or RUSSELL WILSON in Chicago, reality settled in this week with the Bears signing veteran quarterback ANDY DALTON to a one-yearMore contract. Dalton is now expected to be the starting quarterback in Chicago, with NICK FOLES as the backup. Dalton, 33, has not started a full 16 games in a season since 2017 – meaning that fantasy owners could see Foles at some point if the trend continues. The addition of Dalton also seems to signal the end of the ill-fated MITCH TRUBISKY era in Chicago. Less

Source: Chicago Sun Times

Nov
26

Trubisky to start for Bears vs. Packers?

Chicago Bears quarterback MITCH TRUBISKY practiced in full on Wednesday while fellow quarterback NICK FOLES was not present at all. Head coach Matt Nagy has yet to name a starter, butMore Wednesday’s practice session seems to indicate that Trubisky is closer to getting the nod. While the Bears will have to start one of these guys on Sunday, fantasy owners likely have better alternatives. Less

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Nov
24

Bears quarterbacks Foles, Trubisky still ailing ahead of Packers game

With a Week #12 matchup against the division rival Green Bay Packers coming up this Sunday, the Chicago Bears are unsure who will be their starting quarterback. NICK FOLES is dealingMore with a hip-pointer while fellow quarterback MITCH TRUBISKY continues to recover from a shoulder injury. Head coach Matt Nagy said on Monday that the team is still evaluating each quarterback’s health. Less

Source: Team Blog

Nov
18

Bears QB Foles avoids injured reserve

Chicago Bears quarterback NICK FOLES hurt his right hip and gluteus muscle when he was slammed to the ground late in Monday night’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears areMore on a bye during Week #11, but they will need to prepare for the Green Bay Packers the following week. Backup quarterback MITCH TRUBISKY is dealing with his own injury, a right shoulder problem that has kept him from practicing the last two weeks. If Foles and Trubisky are unable to play against the Packers, the Bears will turn to third-stringer TYLER BRAY. Less

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Sep
29

Foles era to begin in Chicago

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said on Monday that veteran quarterback NICK FOLES will start on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. The move was not surprising after Foles replaced MITCHMore TRUBISKY and guided the Bears to a comeback win against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. This Sunday will mark Foles’ first game at Soldier Field since beating the Bears in the playoffs in 2018. Less

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Sep
28

Trubisky era over in Chicago?

Chicago Bears backup quarterback NICK FOLES replaced struggling starter MITCH TRUBISKY and threw three touchdown passes in the final 6:20 to rally his team from a 16-point deficit to an unlikelyMore win against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. After winning the starting gig during a training camp competition with Foles, Trubisky appears set to hand the job over after just three weeks. Less

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Sep
14

Trubisky throws 3 touchdowns, leads Bears comeback

Chicago Bears quarterback MITCH TRUBISKY won the training camp quarterback competition over NICK FOLES but led the team to only six points through the first three quarters of Sunday’s game againstMore the Detroit Lions. Trubisky miraculously turned things around late, throwing 3 fourth quarter touchdowns to lead the Bears to an unlikely win and salvage his fantasy afternoon. Less

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Sep
7

Trubisky wins starting QB gig in Chicago

The Chicago Bears named MITCH TRUBISKY the starting quarterback heading into the 2020 season. Trubisky won the job over veteran challenger NICK FOLES and will start the season opener on SeptemberMore 13th in Detroit. While the Bears need to start one of these guys, your fantasy team likely has better options. Less

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Aug
31

Bears won’t announce starting QB until season opener

The Chicago Bears will not announce their starting quarterback for the season opener on September 13th against the Detroit Lions until…September 13th. Head coach Matt Nagy declined to even say ifMore either MITCH TRUBISKY or NICK FOLES was leading the competition at this point. While Chicago fans are likely interested in who eventually wins the starting gig, fantasy owners certainly have better options elsewhere. Less

Source: Chicago Sun Times

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