Rush to judge Mitch Trubisky is understandable — but unwise

Posted Sep 14, 2018
Mitch Trubisky is the watched pot Chicago suddenly fears never will boil, the franchise quarterback in a Bears town that struggles to recognize one, a work in progress for an organization stuck in neutral. Trubisky is 24 but even younger in football years, just four quarters into his second NFL season, 13 starts removed from UNC, and only 26 since his last snap in high school. (Chicago Tribune)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez plans return to Tar Heels in 2026
Quarterback Gio Lopez is expected to remain at UNC for another season in 2026. Last season, Lopez completed 65% of his passes for 1,747 yards,...
Fri Dec 26, 2025

Alijah Huzzie Promoted to Houston Texans' 5-Man Roster
The Houston Texans have promoted rookie cornerback Alijah Huzzie to the active roster from the practice squad. A North Carolina standout who transferred from East...
Fri Dec 26, 2025

Patriots' Drake Maye Reacts to Pro Bowl Selection
New England quarterback Drake Maye is enjoying the type of NFL season of which most of his peers may only dream. In addition to leading...
Thu Dec 25, 2025

That Time UNC Football Played on Christmas Day
The only time a UNC football or basketball team ever played a game on Christmas Day was in 1982, when the football Tar Heels upset...
Thu Dec 25, 2025