Chicago Bears: Options if they wish to draft another QB

Mitch Trubisky looks like the established starter for the long-term with the Chicago Bears. He’s definitely done enough to earn that vote of confidence.

In his second season, he had the highest passer rating a Bears QB has ever had in 12 or more starts then became the first since 1985 to reach a Pro Bowl. Nobody is saying he was a star, but considering it was his first year in a complex new offense, the impressions are most welcoming. With that said, there are some lingering concerns. Namely in regards to his health.

Trubisky is a more rugged player than he gets credit for. He’s not afraid to take off and run and isn’t always thinking to slide right away. He missed two games this past season with a shoulder injury and it’s fair to wonder if it might happen again given his tendency to take the occasional tough hits. Combine this with the fact that backup Chase Daniel is in the final year of his contract, it leads one to think the Bears may be eyeing some depth at the position.

They made due with Tyler Bray as their 3rd QB option in 2018, but there’s a strong possibility that head coach Matt Nagy would like to venture into the draft for one of his choosing. Even if it’s a later round pick. The Bears finally have an offensive staff that is capable of grooming quarterbacks This might be a worthwhile investment, even if it’s just for backup purposes.

Chicago Bears may have a few upside options late in the draft

Kyle Kempt (Iowa State)

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The mark of a great backup in the NFL is two things: intelligence and coach-like enthusiasm. One has to love the game and be constantly prepared that your number is called. Kyle Kempt is that sort of player. Totally unselfish and always ready. He also had an interesting skill set. He’s got a 6’5 body and throws with good vision and accuracy. The problem for him has been health for the most part. He can be that long-term backup a team is looking for.

Clayton Thorson (Northwestern)

A lot of people believe that Thorson could end up going higher in the draft. It’s true that he has the bigger body and solid arm to warrant a top 3-round selection, but the tape doesn’t back it up. Thorson was inconsistent throughout most of his time at Northwestern. He had moments of brilliance and showed plenty of times that he could run a pro offense, but he never had that breakout season people were waiting for. Odds are he’ll be somebody’s project in the NFL.

Nick Fitzgerald (Mississippi State)

The best way to look at Fitzgerald is like a slab of clay. In terms of physical skill, he’s mouth-watering with a big 6’5 frame and above-average mobility. He also boasts a good enough arm to make most of the throws in a playbook. The problem is he has dealt with injury problems and is significantly raw in his development as a pocket passer. It will probably take a year or two before he could be considered ready to take an NFL field, but the potential payoff is worth it.

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