Frequently Asked Questions
Has Mitch Trubisky beaten any good teams in the 2019 season?
Trubisky's best games, those with a 100+ passer rating, came against the Lions (twice), Cowboys, and Redskins, three teams with a combined 15-32-2 record. Against every other opponent he posted a 75.1 passer rating or lower, which is worse than the league's lowest-rated quarterback at the time.
What was Mitch Trubisky's passer rating against the Green Bay Packers in 2019?
Trubisky posted a 62.1 passer rating against the Packers in Week 1 of the 2019 season. Green Bay was considered the best team Chicago faced on paper that year.
How does Trubisky's passer rating compare to other quarterbacks in the 2019 season?
Outside of his games against weak opponents, Trubisky's passer rating dropped to 75.1 or lower. For context, Baker Mayfield ranked 33rd in passer rating at 77.6, meaning Trubisky performed worse than the league's lowest-rated quarterback against quality competition.
Were the Bears linked to any quarterback free agents heading into 2020?
Yes, both Philip Rivers and Teddy Bridgewater were mentioned in an ESPN+ article as the best 2020 free-agent destinations, with the Bears tied to both quarterbacks as potential options at the position.
What does Trubisky need to do to secure his spot as the Bears' starting quarterback in 2020?
Trubisky needs to put together strong performances against quality opponents and rack up significant victories to close out the 2019 season. If he falls flat in the final weeks, the Bears organization will face major salary cap decisions heading into 2020.