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Originally Posted by rubecube
Those are two extremes though, right? I think I've seen enough of Wentz to know that he probably won't ever be in the "elite" discussion, but he's good enough to win if you put a strong cast around him, so I think you can justify shelling out for him. He probably can't elevate the team beyond it's talent but he's not going to actively hurt the team either. I'm finding it kind of interesting how the issues surrounding Wentz (injuries, accuracy issues, lack of weapons) are very similar to the issues that surrounded Donovan McNabb during his Eagles career .
Trubisky, on the other hand, was actively hurting the Bears earlier this year (to be fair, he's been a bit better recently). The defense did more than enough to give them chances to win the games against GB, OAK, LAC, and PHI, and Trubisky was a big reason why they lost, even if Nagy isn't totally blameless. I think there's an argument to be made that if the Bears get league average QB play this year, they're in the running to win the NFC North. If the Eagles had league average QB play, they're in the running for a top 5 pick.
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He definitely was awful to start the season, but everyone was.
He didnt play the game in Oakland and even though he wasnt good, I'd argue he gave the team a chance to beat the Chargers.
I would love to have a top end QB, but you're also painting an ideal picture where he can be replaced with ease. If the Bears end up a 5 win team next year, then absolutely you try and grab a replacement QB to take over but if they wind up winning 9 orn10 games next year the odds of finding a starter to replace him arent great. You could end up using 1st round capital on a Lynch, Hackenburg or Kizer. Then you've set yourself up to start the process all over again.
Realistically their only chance at improving their QB position is by acquiring Cam Newton (arguable) and I dont think the cost in picks and difference in salary puts them in any better a position.
To churn middling QBs through a program without missing a beat, you can only really draft one after the 2nd round and cross your fingers... or give up another huge return to get into the top 5-10.