The 2020 NFL season begins in just under a month, which means the Chicago Bears are running out of time to decide who will be the starting quarterback this fall.
Incumbent starter Mitchell Trubisky and journeyman Nick Foles–acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason–are battling for the starting job in camp, and the Bears are hoping for an open competition.
As such, head coach Matt Nagy is not willing to rush his decision.
Nagy said the quarterback situation is “fluid,” adding he is hoping the team can find a way to add better assessment measures for Trubisky and Foles going forward.
Matt Nagy, when asked the ideal timeline to decide on QB1: "That for us is going to be fluid. When I say that, we’ve got to be able to see if we need to sneak more competitive periods in because we feel like we’re not getting enough. Where things are gray, we’ll do that."
— Dan Wiederer (@danwiederer) August 12, 2020
Wednesday marked the first day both Bears' quarterbacks had the opportunity to throw to receivers running routes in camp. Nagy characterized the sessions as “so far, so good.”
Matt Nagy said "so far, so good" today with Nick Foles and Mitch Trubisky throwing to receivers actually running routes. First time they've been able to do that at Halas Hall.
— JJ Stankevitz (@JJStankevitz) August 12, 2020
If either quarterback has gained the advantage early in Bears' camp, Nagy is not willing to tip his hand. It is possible–in the absence of a preseason–the competition could come down the final week(s).
Trubisky had a fine sophomore campaign in 2018, completing over 66 percent of his pass attempts for over 3,200 yards and 24 scores while also showing some ability as a runner. But he took a step back in 2019, averaging just 6.1 yards gained per pass attempt and throwing just 17 touchdowns against 10 interceptions.
Meanwhile, Foles has had a hard time staying healthy when he has been named the starter. The Jags gave him a big contract last offseason, only for Foles to suffer a broken left clavicle and give way to Gardner Minshew.
Regardless of who comes out on top, the Bears will need better quarterback play in order to be more competitive in 2020.
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