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2017 NFL Training Camp: 5 Most Interesting Quarterback Battles

By Erik Lambert

May 22, 2017; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks Sean Mannion (14) and Jared Goff (16) prepare to throw a pass during organized team activities at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2017; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks Sean Mannion (14) and Jared Goff (16) prepare to throw a pass during organized team activities at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 12, 2017; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) works out with Jordan West (9) during the Bear’s Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2017; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) works out with Jordan West (9) during the Bear’s Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

#4:  Chicago Bears:  Mike Glennon vs. Mitch Trubisky

Ryan Pace reiterated multiple times that the plan for 2017 is straightforward. Veteran free agent Mike Glennon is the Chicago Bears starter. The idea is to give him his opportunity this year while the team looks to groom Mitch Trubisky for the future if it doesn’t end up going well. In essence they doubled down at quarterback to see if they found an answer. Glennon confirmed that same thought process when asked about it during the first OTA practices.

At the same time, everybody knows how the NFL works these days. Teams may say the plan is to sit a young quarterback, but one luxury always in short supply is time. Trubisky is a #2 overall pick. One the Bears are very high on. Don’t think for a second they won’t give him every opportunity to seize the job if he shows significant progress over the next three months. Glennon has the edge for sure but the last thing he can afford is to feel comfortable.

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