The Bears have two quarterbacks who, if combined, might give you a decent NFL helmsman.
As it is, the respective flaws of starter Nick Foles and backup Mitch Trubisky make each of them lacking enough to see how an early 5-1 record could devolve into a 9-7 or — dare we say it? — 8-8 final mark. With no playoff berth.
The Bears’ anemic offensive line and their lack of a truly great running back, receiver or tight end makes either quarterback the equivalent of a clay pigeon at a shotgun party.
So be it.
No quarterback is guaranteed the Dolphins’ offensive line of the early 1970s, the one that allowed a not-so-great Bob Griese to keep his uniform clean, win two Super Bowls and get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.