Trubisky Made Some Baller Fourth-Quarter Throws on Sunday and I Have Hope (VIDEOS)

We entered the 2018 season hoping Mitch Trubisky would show visible and evident progress in his second year as the Chicago Bears’ starting quarterback.

Because while we could write about comparisons to Jared Goff and Carson Wentz or think up ways Matt Nagy could mold a developing signal caller like his mentors Andy Reid and Doug Pederson (or even a contemporary such as Sean McVay) until we’re blue in the face, we knew there was no magic wand to be waved, making everything better. The proof needed to be on the field.

Now that the smoke has cleared after the Bears’ Wild-Card Sunday loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, I have come to the conclusion that the progress has been there for Trubisky. Just look to the tape of Trubisky’s fourth-quarter throws for more.

When the Bears needed points late, they turned to Trubisky and he delivered. If you ever wondered why Trubisky was a first-round pick out of North Carolina in 2017, he showed it in crunch time. Just check out the stat line down the stretch: 6/10 completions, 103 yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions comes out to a 128.3 passer rating.

(As an aside: Sunday’s showing brings Trubisky’s fourth-quarter stats in the last four games to 22/30 (73.3% completions), 220 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int, 7.3 yards/attempt, 115.9 passer rating. Giggity.)

Perhaps it was whatever caused him to limp off the field and into the medical tent during the first half or natural growth, but Trubisky didn’t rely on his athleticism and scrambling ability to make plays and get the Bears in business. Trubisky was left to trust his instincts and his arm … and the results provided a pleasant surprise.

To put up those numbers in that moment is nothing to look past. These are throws Trubisky wouldn’t have attempted, let alone make back in Week 1. I mean, tell me this throw didn’t give you feels:

https://twitter.com/ArmchairNFL/status/1082067276830916609

Do you know how much swag (and skill, of course) you need to execute that shoulder fake and execute that throw. If Josh Bellamy stays on his feet, the Bears score a touchdown on that play. They would do so a few minutes later, but trimming time off the clock in the progress.

And what about this pitch-and-catch:

That’s the kind of throw you expect the No. 2 overall pick to make in that moment. And that’s why you sign Allen Robinson in the offseason. This is the exact scenario GM Ryan Pace envisioned when putting this thing together. And it was undone by a kicker. Yuck.

But let’s go back to the positive vibes. Because what was most encouraging was watching Trubisky go off after a slow start and disappointing first half. Take a moment to think about how far he has come in that respect.

Trubisky is known as a rhythm passer. Get him lathered up early, move with some tempo, and watch him thrive. So from a defensive perspective, the goal with Trubisky is to disrupt his timing early and get him out of sorts. The Eagles did that last Sunday. There was no rhythm or tempo, nor was he able to build up a lather by successfully completing quick, easy throws, while deep shots were essentially taken away. But at least we had this first-half completion to Tarik Cohen to hang our hats on:

https://twitter.com/TheBearsReport/status/1082040871380504576

During his rookie season (or even earlier this year), Trubisky would not have found “it” after a slow start and the Bears offense would have scuffled the entire game. So watching him get it into gear after making some second-half adjustments is a true silver lining.

I don’t want you to re-watch Week 1, because no one should have to do that. But for a moment, take some time to remember that game. Think back to how Trubisky failed to feel pressure coming at him, or what he looked like as he struggled to read a defense, or the inability to see open guys or make a risky throw. Well, that guy wasn’t the same one playing 17 weeks later.

Unfortunately, Trubisky’s heroics ended up being overlooked – like Allen Robinson’s – because of things that were out of his control. This isn’t the first time this has happened to Trubisky, either. Remember when he led that fourth-quarter drive against the Lions as a rookie to get the Bears into field goal range, only to watch Connor Barth miss what would have been a game-tying attempt? Or when he led a come-from-behind scoring drive against the Dolphins after the bye back in October, only for it to be erased when the defense allowed a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage to Albert Wilson. That was a good read and a sweet throw. It ultimately could have been a narrative-changer for how we view Trubisky, but a different Cody Parkey miss derailed those conversations before they could even get on the track.

(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

It’s not as if Trubisky hasn’t led late scoring drives in winning games. He did it as a rookie against Baltimore en route to becoming just the second rookie quarterback to beat the Ravens on their home turf in the team’s 22-year franchise history. Rookie signal callers were just 1-14 when Trubisky and the Bears traveled to Baltimore in 2017. And with this throw to Kendall Wright, Trubisky etched his mark into Bears lore.

All of this to say that none of his second-half shenanigans erase a poor first half. The Bears could have jumped on the Eagles early with a more effective offensive game plan and better reads and throws from Trubisky. A stellar showing after halftime doesn’t make a sub-par first two quarters go away. But it does show that Trubisky has the capacity and ability to make in-game adjustments and lead his team in the guts of the game. That is something we didn’t see early in the season and weren’t sure we’d ever see. Face it, it’s not as if the Bears were in a bunch of those types of situations at the end of the year.

To be clear, Trubisky still has work to do and development to make. There are still things to learn, particularly in making quicker and more decisive reads as well as improving his overall accuracy. But the progress we sought to find this season was made. So let’s press onward to 2019, where Trubisky will seek to prove that his second-year leap was just one stepping stone on the way to bigger and better things.

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Luis C. Medina, who you can find on Twitter at lcm1986, has been covering the Chicago Bears at Bleacher Nation since 2017. Since then, he has written about 3 head coaches, 5 play-callers, and 11 starting quarterbacks. Previously, Luis wrote about the Cubs and MLB at BN (2015-16) and worked in the Chicago Tribune sports department (2011-16). He also co-hosted a Cubs postgame show, Outside the Ivy, in 2019.

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ESPN Insider Gives Out Just *TWO* First-Round Grades to 2025 NFL Draft Offensive Line Prospects

After giving ourselves a week to digest and dissect Super Bowl LIX, our attention can fully turn to the rest of the NFL offseason. And when it comes to the Chicago Bears, there will be an obvious focus on the...

Free Agency Countdown, NFL Trade Candidates, Honoring Virginia, and Other Bears Bullets

It's Day 43 of the Chicago Bears offseason. The wildly successful Four Nations tournament replacing the NHL's all-star game should provide the folks at the NBA and MLB to do something similar with their midseason showcase games in the future....

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Travis Hunter Slips, Bears Add On The Edge

We're under two weeks away from the NFL Combine, so that means draft talk is about to heat up in a big way. The Tennessee Titans own the first overall pick in this year's draft, but how they will utilize...

Ian Cunningham is a Finalist, Bears Sign Swayze Bozeman, Jets Turned Aaron Rodgers Into a Beggar, and Other Sunday Bullets

It's Day 42 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Did you know that Sid Luckman, widely acknowledged as the greatest quarterback in franchise history, wore No. 42? Well, if you didn't, then you do now! Chicago Bears Assistant General Manager Ian...

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Lakers vs. Hornets Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Charlotte Hornets (13-39) are heavy underdogs (+12) as they attempt to end a three-game losing streak when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers (32-20) at 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena. The contest airs...

How to Watch Wofford Terriers vs. VMI Keydets: Live Stream or on TV

The Wofford Terriers (14-13, 8-6 SoCon) will attempt to build on a three-game road win streak when they square off against the VMI Keydets (13-14, 7-7 SoCon) on February 19, 2025 at Cameron Hall.In its previous game, Wofford fell to...

How to Watch Murray State Racers vs. Southern Illinois Salukis: Live Stream or on TV

MVC action on Wednesday will see the the Murray State Racers (13-14, 7-9 MVC) host the Southern Illinois Salukis (12-15, 7-9 MVC) at Banterra Center, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.Murray State lost its most recent game to Northern Iowa, 74-67,...

High Point vs. Charleston Southern: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The High Point Panthers (23-5, 11-2 Big South) will host the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-18, 6-7 Big South) after winning six home games in a row.High Point was victorious in its most recent game versus Winthrop, 88-66, on Saturday. Kezza...

Temple vs. Charlotte: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Temple Owls (14-12, 6-7 AAC) will visit the Charlotte 49ers (9-17, 2-11 AAC) after losing four road games in a row.In its previous game, Temple lost to Florida Atlantic on Sunday, 83-81. Steve Settle scored a team-high 18 points...

How to Watch Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: Live Stream or on TV

The Penn State Nittany Lions (13-13, 3-12 Big Ten) aim to stop a three-game home losing streak when they host the Nebraska Cornhuskers (17-9, 7-8 Big Ten) on February 19, 2025.Penn State lost its most recent game to Washington, 75-73,...

How to Watch Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks vs. George Washington Revolutionaries: Live Stream or on TV

The Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks (15-10, 6-6 A-10) will visit the George Washington Revolutionaries (17-9, 6-7 A-10) after losing three straight road games.In its previous game, Saint Joseph's (PA) lost to George Mason on Saturday, 58-57. Xzayvier Brown scored a...

Lafayette vs. Holy Cross: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

Patriot League play features the Lafayette Leopards (10-17, 5-9 Patriot League) on the road against the Holy Cross Crusaders (12-15, 4-10 Patriot League) on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET.Lafayette dropped its most recent game to Bucknell, 75-69,...

Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Vanderbilt Commodores (17-8, 5-7 SEC) will visit the Kentucky Wildcats (17-8, 6-6 SEC) after losing five road games in a row.Kentucky lost its previous game to Texas, 82-78, on Saturday. Otega Oweh led the way with 20 points, plus...

How to Watch VCU Rams vs. UMass Minutemen: Live Stream or on TV

The VCU Rams (20-5, 10-2 A-10) aim to continue a 10-game home winning streak when they host the UMass Minutemen (11-15, 6-7 A-10) on February 19, 2025.VCU was victorious in its most recent game against George Washington, 80-72, on Wednesday....

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