If we go back and look over the career of Mitch Trubisky thus far, many will say it’s been a disappointment, and rightfully so, considering his lofty draft status as the #2 overall pick in 2017. However, if we dig a little deeper, it shows that despite some of his own flaws, it wasn’t entirely his fault. One of the key elements of some of the success he’d had has to do with having a sufficient tight end threatening the middle of the field.
In Trubisky’s first three seasons(he didn’t start his full rookie year), the Bears had a tight end produce 40+ yards or more only eight times, and in those eight games, he’s thrown for 17 touchdowns against just four interceptions, while completing 66% of his passes, which is elite production.