Setting Expectations for the NFL's Top Rookie Quarterbacks in 2017

Posted Jun 30, 2017
One would expect that after giving up so much to move up one spot to get Mitch Trubisky that the Chicago Bears would give him the starting job. However, I think the best move would be to let him watch Mike Glennon from the sidelines and focus on developing him. That doesn’t mean that Trubisky won’t see significant playing time, especially later in the season. (Athlon Sports)

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