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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 MITCH… More 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
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 unlikely… More 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
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 against… More 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
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 September… More 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
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 if… More 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
Bears to drag out QB competition
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy promised earlier this week that he intends to stretch the quarterback competition between NICK FOLES and MITCH TRUBISKY “as far as we possibly can”. While… More fantasy owners would prefer a quick resolution to the competition (would anyone really draft the winner?), Nagy seems to think that a long and drawn-out experience is “only fair” to his veteran signal-callers. Less
Source: Chicago Sun Times
Trubisky says Bears are “my team”
Chicago quarterback MITCHELL TRUBISKY still feels that the Bears are his team, even with GM Ryan Pace announcing in April that the team intends to hold an open competition to determine… More a starting quarterback. The Bears added veteran quarterback NICK FOLES earlier in the offseason, and Foles will battle Trubisky for the starting job heading into the 2020 season. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Trubisky’s confidence at all-time high
Bears quarterback MITCHELL TRUBISKY is reportedly motivated more than ever as he prepares to battle newcomer NICK FOLES for the starting quarterback gig in Chicago. Trubisky was expected to improve heading… More into last season since it was his second year in Matt Nagy’s offense. Instead, Trubisky had his worst season as a pro and the Bears signed Foles in the offseason. Despite the rough season, Trubisky’s confidence reportedly remains at an all-time high. Less
Source: Team Blog
Foles, Trubisky both likely to start for Bears
Only 12 NFL teams had quarterbacks start all 16 games in 2019. The Chicago Bears have not had a quarterback accomplish such a feat since the 2009 season. The Bears current… More quarterbacks, newcomer NICK FOLES and holdover MITCHELL TRUBISKY, have never started all games for a full season. Using history as a guide, both signal-callers are likely to start at some point in the upcoming season. Fantasy owners take note. Less
Source: NFL.com
Learning new playbook like "riding a bike" for Bears QB Foles
Chicago head coach Matt Nagy says that for veteran quarterback NICK FOLES, learning the new playbook is like “riding a bike”. Nagy and Foles have a history together, so Foles is… More familiar with many of the offensive concepts already. Foles’ knowledge of the playbook will only help in his competition with MITCHELL TRUBISKY for the starting quarterback gig in Chicago. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Around the NFL: Bears quarterbacks
Amusing quote yesterday from Chicago head coach Matt Nagy. Asked about his quarterback situation, with incumbent Mitchell Trubiksy and newcomer Nick Foles, he said there's not really a battle at present. "There's no competition going on right now over Zoom," says Nagy. more »
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Bears still believe in Trubisky
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Pace said recently that the team still believes in quarterback MITCH TRUBISKY, despite the decision to not extend the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. The Bears… More have said that Trubisky and veteran NICK FOLES will have an open competition for the starting job. Chicago traded a fourth-round draft pick to acquire Foles earlier this offseason. Less
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Bears decline fifth-year option on Trubisky
The Chicago Bears will not be picking up the fifth-year option on quarterback MITCH TRUBISKY’s rookie contract, meaning he will become an unrestricted free agent after this season. Trubisky has not… More lived up to expectations since being drafted with the second overall pick in 2017. Earlier this offseason, the Bears traded for veteran NICK FOLES and subsequently declared an open competition for the starting quarterback gig heading into the upcoming season. Less
Source: Chicago Sun Times
Open QB competition coming to Chicago
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Pace said on Friday that there would be an “open competition” between MITCH TRUBISKY and NICK FOLES to determine who will be the starting quarterback heading into… More the 2020 season. Trubisky started 41 games over three seasons for the Bears, but his performance has been underwhelming at times. Foles is coming off a failed season in Jacksonville, where he lost his job first because of injury and later because of performance. Your fantasy team likely has better options than either of these quarterbacks. Less
Source: Chicago Tribune