The Chicago Bears’ surprise move to trade their No. 3 pick, their third round pick (No. 67), one of their fourth round picks (No. 111) and a 2018 third-round pick to move up just one spot and draft QB Mitch Trubisky at No. 2 had the whole football world’s heads spinning.
Even more surprised was newly signed QB Mike Glennon who had been invited by the Bears to attend their draft party.
“Glennon felt as though he had been cheated on, according to people in the know.”
In March, the Bears signed Glennon to a 3-year deal totaling $45 million with $18.5 million guaranteed over the life of the contract.
According to GM Ryan Pace, Glennon need not worry.
“Mike Glennon is our starting quarterback,” Pace said. “There is no quarterback competition when Mitch gets here. Glennon is our starting quarterback. We’ll focus on Mitch’s development and Mike Glennon winning games for the Chicago Bears.”
Then Pace offered up a little bit of a more questionable statement, essentially saying that Glennon was fine with the move.
“I talked to Mike [Thursday night],” Pace said. “He understands the competitiveness of our business at every single position. Mike also understands he’s our starting quarterback. Mike’s been here working hard all the time, already developing leadership with his teammates. I’m extremely excited about Mike Glennon this season, and I’m extremely excited about adding Mitch to our roster.”
No QB competition? We’re not buying it. You don’t give up everything shy of the blood of a virgin to draft a QB at No. 2 just to sit him. Looks like the UNC-NC State rivalry will carry over into Bears camp.
We’re keeping our eye on this one.