Mitch Trubisky, Quarterback
Leading the Bears’ video game-like offense on Sunday was quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who completed 19 of 26 passes for 354 yards and a career-high six TDs. He also led Chicago in rushing, gaining a sensational 53 yards on three carries.
Given that Trubisky had no TD passes in two of the first three games, his play against Tampa Bay was a welcome sight. As I said earlier, he had never thrown more than one TD pass in any of his previous 15 career games, so it was an unexpected performance if nothing else.
Another surprising aspect of Trubisky’s game on Sunday was his success with the deep ball. After relying on short- and mid-range passes over the first three weeks, he averaged a season-best 13.6 yards per pass attempt against the Buccaneers, completing four passes of 20 yards or more.
As a matter of fact, two of Trubisky’s six TD passes were for 20-plus yards. He found tight end Trey Burton for a 39-yard score in the first quarter before hooking up with wide receiver Josh Bellamy for a 20-yard TD in the second quarter.
If the Bears’ young quarterback can continue to develop his ability to throw the deep ball, his future looks very bright.
