Bears coach defends Mitch Trubisky’s performance Sunday in tough loss
Mitch Trubisky did more damage with his legs during Sunday’s 38-31 loss to the New England Patriots, scampering over and around the defense to extend drives, going for 81 yards and a score on six runs.
With his arm, however, the Chicago Bears quarterback was erratic, throwing two interceptions (he got lucky it wasn’t more) and completing 52 percent of his 50 pass attempts, for a 69.8 passer rating.
Despite the outward struggles, Bears coach Matt Nagy defended his quarterback Monday.
“Going back and watching tape, he played as I thought,” Nagy said, via Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune. “He played a better game than most people think he played. Early in the game, there are some throws that look like he missed them, but he missed them because the guy isn’t open and it’s more of a throwaway. … Mitch also understands that he gets all the blame in those types of situations.
(NFL.com)
Nerdy Football Analysis: While Trubisky’s Week 7 was characterized by sporadic ball placement, several deep underthrows, and at least one red zone decision that should have resulted in another pick. But he is a low-end QB1 because of his ability and upside, and also because of Nagy’s high-powered offense. He needs to be owned in all formats and played with confidence in most matchups.
