Chicago Bears: 2017 Quarterbacks That Fit Dowell Loggains

With that in mind comes the inevitable question. Are there any options in the 2017 crop of quarterbacks that meet that criteria? A quick evaluation says that there are three who stick out the most. Each comes with a certain degree of risk, as they all do, but there is plenty to like with them as well.

Jimmy Garoppolo (New England Patriots)

By far the most popular backup quarterback in the NFL. For good reason. Garoppolo is a former 2nd round pick of New England. He’s spent three seasons learning under Tom Brady. During his two appearances early in the year he looked like he belonged on the field. He’s got enough size, a good arm, and a lightning quick release. The poise and calm from inside the pocket are also evident.

See here. No panic. He scans to his left, turns to his next read and fires a pinpoint pass down the seam for a touchdown. That is an NFL throw in every sense of the word. The tricky part isn’t whether he fits the system. It’s whether the Bears can get him. Odds are Garoppolo will cost quite a bit in a trade this coming off-season.

Mitch Trubisky (North Carolina)

Most currently view him as the best overall quarterback prospect in the 2017 draft class. Mitch Trubisky really did come out of nowhere. He was starting for the first time in his college career this season. Nobody knew his name. Week by week though he started getting more attention. The size, the mobility, the accurate ball placement. Soon Trubisky had the college football world talking. Scouts struggled to find issue with his game.

Be mindful that this kid can run, but this play displays the pocket awareness that pro QBs must have. He feels the rush coming and steps up to avoid it. Then he shuffles to the left and places the ball in a spot down the field where only his receiver could get it. The ball should’ve been caught. Regardless it was a well-executed play that showcases Trubisky in NFL conditions.

Luke Falk (Washington State)

If the Bears decide to wait until the 2nd or 3rd rounds, then Luke Falk will be the name to watch. Most will say he’s a system quarterback. Washington State runs a spread passing attack that exclusively in the shotgun. So Falk doesn’t have much experience in the way of playing under center or turning his back to a defense.

Even so his tape shows a passer that reads coverage with the best of them. He can use his eyes to deceive defensive backs and throws some of the most accurate passes in the class.

Here he takes the snap. His eyes scan the field looking for the open man. He shuffles to the left and unloads the ball quickly. Even with pressure in his face he sees the defensive back turned away from the play. The pass sails right over his shoulder into the waiting hands of the receiver. Pinpoint accurate and placement.

There are still three games left in the 2016 season. That’s a deceptive amount of time left. Time that could determine whether Dowell Loggains stays in Chicago for another year. If he does, then be sure to watch these names when the off-season begins.