Trubisky's rise, Bears '800 plays' on offense challenge Vikings

EAGAN, Minn. -- Among the biggest additions to the NFC North this offseason was the handful of pass-catchers the Chicago Bears added in free agency and the draft.

In came veteran receivers Allen Robinson and Taylor Gabriel through free agency along with dynamic tight end Trey Burton. In April, Bears general manager Ryan Pace scooped up one of the biggest steals in the draft, receiver Anthony Miller, who went in the third round.

The Bears knew Mitchell Trubisky’s growth in his second season at quarterback would rely heavily on the weapons around him. After throwing two touchdowns on 167 passes to wide receivers during his rookie year, Trubisky has 11 touchdowns on four fewer passes to that…