NFL Predictions 2018: Best-case scenario for all 32 teams

By Randy Gurzi | Aug 25, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: A view of the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Philadelphia Eagles 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 18: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears points to the bench area to celebrate after throwing a second quarter touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos during an NFL preseason game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Chicago Bears: Get Trubisky some experience

This isn’t 1985 anymore. When a team uses an early pick on a quarterback, he needs to play. When a team uses a top-5 pick on the first quarterback off the board, he needs to play early. John Fox didn’t think that was the case as he kept Mitchell Trubisky on the bench last season for too long while coaching the Chicago Bears.

Fox tried the same thing Jeff Fisher did while coaching Jared Goff with the Rams — using a mid-level veteran while letting the first signal-caller chosen sit and not get much-needed snaps. Both old-school coaches are now out of the league, and that’s not by mistake (and yes, Hue Jackson is trying to join them by bungling the Baker Mayfield situation).

Now new coach Matt Nagy could end up looking brilliant like Sean McVay did if he can get the most out of his young quarterback. Trubsiky has plenty to like, but his limited experience at college makes him incredibly raw. This season will be a big learning experience for him as he gets plenty of reps in for Chicago. They may not win a ton of games just yet, but Trubisky getting valuable experience is the ultimate key.

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