The Chicago Bears are one season removed from being a 12-4 team. Last year, they fell back to the pack and second-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky regressed. Now the Bears have to make some decisions as to whether they\u2019ll stick with him in 2020 or go in a different direction. Trubisky is favored to be the starter but will the Bears bring him back as their lead passer? The early signs all point to \u2018Yes\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YES -500 The Bears have already indicated that they plan to stick with Trubisky but in fairness, what else are they going to say? He\u2019s entering the third year of his NFL career and could take a leap forward. He\u2019s not costing the team much, so they can carry him without him being a huge burden. They could easily draft someone else or bring in a veteran to compete with him and see how it plays out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bears invested a lot in Trubisky. The franchise and its current management staked their reputation on the bet that Trubisky would be an elite quarterback in the same class as Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes. While that doesn\u2019t seem likely at all, the Bears probably don\u2019t want to give up on Trubisky just yet. That means giving him the 2020 season as a prove-it year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Carolina Panthers have a new head coach, Matt Rhule, and a new offensive coordinator, Joe Brady. They might seek a new vision and path for the team. Given that Newton has been significantly injured in recent years and is simply not the quarterback he once was when he led the Panthers to the Super Bowl, it is entirely realistic for Carolina to move in a new direction and tell Newton he needs to find another team. If that is the case, Chicago could certainly find Newton an intriguing option, one compelling enough to either ditch Trubisky or at least create a quarterback battle in camp, with the two players possibly entering a quarterback shuffle during the 2020 season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is plain that Marcus Mariota needs a fresh start. Unlike Newton, he will definitely begin the 2020 season by playing for a team other than the one he played for in 2019. It is merely a question of which team he will represent. The Bears have a solid defense, so Mariota would not be expected to totally transform the offense. If he could merely provide steadier, more reliable production compared to Trubisky, the Bears would have a much better chance of contending in the NFC. This scenario \u2013 Mariota to the Bears \u2013 is not unreasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although it looks like Rivers is heading to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Bears could also be a great option for him. After all, they\u2019re basically a quarterback away from being a serious contender in the NFC. Rivers is a strong leader and has a competitive spirit; that\u2019s what the Bears need. Sure, he\u2019s a little turnover prone but Trubisky is too. On the other hand, the upside is much higher with someone like Rivers. The Bears aren\u2019t going anywhere with Trubisky at the helm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get the latest NFL football odds and information–follow BetOnline.ag on Twitter<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NO +300<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCAM NEWTON<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
MARCUS MARIOTA<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
PHILIP RIVERS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n