Chicago Bears: 5 Quarterback trade options to save season

Patience is running thin on Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky. The calls for a change are now loud. Would a trade for another quarterback help, however?

There is a change in the air concerning the Chicago Bears. After their embarrassing Week 7 loss to the New Orleans Saints, there is a feeling that the team is now teetering on the edge of a cliff, with everything about to come crashing down. Calls for change are now loud yells instead of whispers.

While many have concerns with the offensive line or the running game, the biggest fear is that quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is not who the Bears thought he was. This is season three of his career yet we see him continue to make the same mistakes. His deep accuracy is bad, he has trouble throwing simple passes (like a 10-yard out) and he has trouble reading defenses and going through his progressions.

With the Oct. 29 trade deadline looming, would it be sensible to trade for a quarterback? Also, would a trade be feasible?

The Bears gave up a treasure trove of picks to move up (one spot) and draft Trubisky. Yes, they recouped a lot of those picks through other trades but giving up so much to move up just one spot is what fans always think of when they think of Trubisky.

What fans also think about is that the Bears passed on Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes, two quarterbacks who are enjoying success, and went with Trubisky. I know it’s unfair, but it’s the reality. The three will always be compared, and so far Trubisky’s play is nowhere near the other two.

The coaches and general manager Ryan Pace are solidly behind Trubisky. They continue to stay positive even though he hasn’t shown improvement. Trubisky’s teammates also profess their support of Trubisky. But when you look at the video from their loss to the Saints, you’ll see quite a few receivers showing frustrations after not getting the ball when they were wide open or having the ball sail over them when they’re targeted.

Trubisky is a likable kid. There is no malicious bone in his body. He’s trying hard to make the plays. The problem is he just isn’t making them. People can point out to last season’s success. Yes, they finished ninth in scoring but those points were helped by the defense, who scored 12 percent of the team’s total touchdowns (6-of-50).

Should the Bears pull the trigger on a trade for a quarterback? If so, who do they target? Should they just stand pat? Here are some options ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline.