It says something, and not something good, that the thought of Mitch Trubisky back in the Bears’ starting lineup puts a slight spring in the step. It does so not because he’s good but because he’s not Nick Foles. You’ll recall that the big appeal of Foles was that he wasn’t Trubisky.
Variety is not the goal in the NFL. Good is. The Bears’ offense hasn’t been good in two seasons or, if you’re really being honest with yourself, three. The 2018 version, known for coach Matt Nagy’s gadget plays, finished 21st out of 32 teams in passing yards and 27th in rushing yards.