So, just to be clear: Adam Schefter says that, after missing a game due to injury, Trubisky could miss the next game. And if he did, he would possibly come back for the game after. That's some strong fucking reporting, there, Schefter, you useless piece of shit. I cannot begin to state how much of a waste of everyone's time that guy is. What a pile of garbage. It's always been possible he misses the Giants game. If the Bears can beat the Lions without him, it's very possible they can do the same with NYG. You're right, Bear-Man - take nothing for granted. That said, if this is a strain that can heal up with time, putting him back on the field will guarantee that it bugs him for potentially the rest of the season. A loss to NYG would be a lot less consequential than a divisional loss, and we still have two of those games left. If the staff thinks he could use more time, I'm fine with him sitting.
I want to know how likely it is he could miss several weeks. Given the lack of info from the Bears I'm worried that is a possibility. If that's the case, we obviously should rest him against the Giants. If this is like the Mack situation, then I'm ok with waiting to gameday to determine his status.
Good question blang. Because, supposedly, it was only because of the historically quick turnaround that Mitch didn’t play last week. If he’s ready, he’s ready. No loss is inconsequential. This isn’t baseball.
There’s some definite smoke and mirrors going on to the severity of the injury, however they also said they will evaluate on practice on Weds, so we should find out more then. Of all the games to miss, the Lions and Giants are probably the two best, but I am also worried about him returning flat. Hopefully he’s been studying up in his time “off”
Chase Daniel to start. Ok... fine. If Mitch isn’t ready, he isn’t ready, and Daniel is a capable back up. But why announce it so early? Makes no sense. If you don’t have to tell the other team who to prepare for - DON’T. I like Nagy’s willingness to talk to the media, but sometimes he says too much.
It makes me more nervous about the severity of the injury. We go from "if it was Sunday, he would have played" to out two weeks. The media seems to think this is just a "gimmie" game and Daniel can carry the load, but I don't believe the front office is thinking the same. If he were ready to go, he'd be ready to go.
Completely agree. This game is really starting to make me feel uneasy. The Giants have been getting shit together. Earlier in the season they were looking like a complete joke, but now their just looking like a ... well not a joke.
I just read this. I know that most of you have probably read it but if you haven't, it's a very encouraging article to read. I think Trubisky is developing into a very mature QB. His thought processes are definitely team-focused and not just on himself (who does that remind you of). I really like what I've seen of Trubs so far. Here's the article: Help wanted: Mitch Trubisky focused on helping Bears, Chase Daniel win ByAdam L. Jahns @adamjahns | email As Chase Daniel’s pass to running back Tarik Cohen went up in the second quarter of the Bears’ 23-16 victory against the Lions, so did Mitch Trubisky’s arms on the sideline. But as Daniel’s throw grazed Cohen’s hands and bounced through the end zone, Trubisky clenched his fists, covered his mouth with his left hand and hung his head. Trubisky’s moment of dejection was brief, though. The face of the franchise soon looked up and cheered on Daniel and the offense. CBS captured Trubisky’s range of emotions on its Thanksgiving broadcast. Rightfully, he was the center of attention even though he wasn’t playing. Bears QB Mitch Trubisky didn't play against the Lions because of a shoulder issue. | Duane Burleson/Associated Press Trubisky’s experiences on the sideline soon turned into a conversation point for coach Matt Nagy after the game. The young coach asked his young quarterback how it felt to watch. “His first words to me: ‘Yeah, it’s different,’ ” Nagy said. “You see different things, and you get it from our perspective as coaches. You get to see what we’re talking about when we talk to you on the sideline. As long as he steps on the sideline, he gets to see what we’re talking about, and then he uses that when he’s back out there. To understand that, that will only help him.” Translation: The Bears are trying to make the best of a bad situation. Trubisky is expected to miss his second consecutive game Sunday against the Giants because of his ailing right shoulder, but his development must continue. The Bears might not need Trubisky to defeat the Lions and Giants, but they will need him in Week 14 against the high-flying Rams and for their playoff charge. Nothing equates to the snaps Trubisky missed against the Lions and likely will miss against the Giants. He still needs to play to improve. But the Bears have to do what they can to ensure that Trubisky stays on the positive developmental path that he was on before he was injured late in the Bears’ 25-20 victory over the Vikings in Week 11. In practices this week, he’s going through footwork drills. But Trubisky’s engagement involves more than that. “Whatever he can do, he’ll do physically,” Nagy said. “And then whatever he can’t do, he’s got to really stay in mentally. That part’s easy for him because he soaks it all up.” That was apparent in Detroit. “When I’m not out there, I think my teammates are still looking at me because I’m a leader on this team,” Trubisky said. “I just try to get them going, help in any way I possibly can.” That’s one way for Trubisky to view his current predicament. Another is doing exactly what Daniel did for him as his backup. “Obviously, Chase is a well-prepared quarterback,” Trubisky said. “So I’m just trying throughout the last game to talk to him. Throughout the week, just bounce ideas off him. We’re still in the quarterback room like we are every week preparing like any of us could play. We just stick together, continue to dissect the defense we’re going against this week and make sure everyone is prepared.” Their roles are reversed now, and Trubisky has embraced it. That’s a positive. It’s fair to question if Jay Cutler truly ever did that. Trubisky said he was very happy to see Daniel complete 27 of 37 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns in Detroit. “I’m excited for the opportunity he had,” he said. “It was huge for this football team.” But it’s still Trubisky’s football team. He knows he’ll be needed. Bigger games await the Bears, starting with the Rams on Dec. 9. “I feel good,” Trubisky said. “I’m definitely not worried about [my injury], and the good news is it’s not something that’s going to prevent me in the long term. We’re just making sure it’s right — 110 percent. And when I can come back, I’ll be what this offense and what this team needs me to be.”
When the team revealed its first injury report of the week, Trubisky was labeled as a full participant. Nagy then explained on Thursday what he saw from the North Carolina alum in his first full practice back. "He looked good," Nagy said. "He was throwing the ball strong, he felt good. That's what I was hoping for yesterday."
In other words, he was good to play and Nagy tried to get one. Got it. I really didn’t think that was the case.
I can't tell if you're being sarcastic double-v, don't think you are. TBH i totally thought that was the case. Nagy thought his system was more important than the guy who runs it, and he was wrong. Dead wrong.
No sarcasm dude, I thought we had a professional head coach that wouldn’t take games for granted. In his case I got my answer.
I think Nagy got caught up in the hype too. That's a serious mistake for him to make. If he does it again ... we're in big trouble. Being complacent about any game or team is a huge mistake. You have to play the game to win, never let your confidence buoy up that much.
