Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has had a tremendously fickle tenure since being drafted by the team in 2017.

Even if the Bears choose not to re-sign Trubisky this offseason, he still has an example in mind in terms of career resurgence: Drew Brees.

The future Hall of Fame quarterback was traded from the then-San Diego Chargers to the New Orleans Saints ahead of the 2006 season after the Chargers drafted Philip Rivers. Brees eventually became one of the greatest signal-callers in league history.

The Bears QB hopes he can prove himself in a similar manner:

“Watching his career path; you're never out of this,” Trubisky said of Brees, via Chris Emma of 670 The Score. “So, he goes from one team to another, a lot of people counted him out and then he goes on to be a Hall of Fame quarterback and have a lot of success in this league.”

The former No. 2 overall pick led the Bears to a 2-0 start this season, but somewhat underwhelming play resulted in Trubisky being replaced by Nick Foles in Week 3.

However, Foles himself struggled, and a hip injury would result in Trubisky getting another opportunity. The 26-year-old went 3-3 in his final six starts, helping the Bears limp into the playoffs.

A deep playoff run is unlikely. Chicago was 1-6 against teams over .500 this year, and the Bears will have their hands full with the Saints this weekend.

But Trubisky might be able to boost his stock heading into the offseason, especially if he can lead the Bears to an improbably win over his idol.

Regardless, the Bears will soon face a consequential decision with respect to both Trubisky's future as well as the future of the franchise.