At Least Mitchell Trubisky is Entering His Make or Break Season With the Right Attitude

Mitchell Trubisky had better buckle down and start preparing for 2020, because it could be a rude awakening for the Chicago Bears quarterback. After being taken with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Trubisky surely enjoyed having the keys to the franchise for three straight years. HE no longer has real security in that role, however.

The Chicago Bears acquired Super Bowl Champion quarterback Nick Foles from the Jacksonville Jaguars for the No. 140 overall pick this offseason. Foles presents a challenge to Trubisky's role as satrting quarterback, and he knows it. Fortunately, according to Bears head coach Matt Nagy, Trubisky has been taking on the challenge like a pro.

Having your team trade for a guy meant to compete with you for your starting job is a rough proposition for anyone, especially someone like Trubisky. His job has seemingly been in danger for a while now, and last year's 8-8 season and 83.0 quarterback rating more or less forced GM Ryan Pace's hand.

Luckily, the QB isn't making excuses or taking shots at Foles. He's just ready to work.

Trubisky could still start day one, but Foles is a real threat. A combonation of injuries and a breakout from Gardener Minshew III left Foles on Jacksonville's bench for most of the 2019 season. If healthy, Foles is a proven quarterback who could be moved to start if Trubisky struggles out of the gate.

Foles has reportedly made it clear that his goal is to start over Trubisky. Keeping his starting spot over Foles may be the greatest challenge yet in Trubisky's young career, but at least he sounds prepared to face it.