Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky can see a huge difference after only three days running new coach Matt Nagy's offense.
There's more to it than just the system for Trubisky
JK Scott Jersey Packers , as the Bears ended their first minicamp under Nagy on Thursday with a greater knowledge of an offense they hope eventually elevates
them from the depths of the NFC North.
"Just having a bunch of brilliant offensive minds around me, I'm just getting a lot of information," Trubisky said. "I'm trying to be a sponge, and it's been
a lot of fun working with those guys and learning as much as I can these last
three days."
It all caused Trubisky to remark: "I feel like these last three days, I've been coached more than I ever have."
The Bears finished 30th on offense and have been ranked in the bottom half of NFL offenses three of the past four seasons. Coach John Fox was fired after
going 5-11 in his third season, with Trubisky starting the final 12 games of his
rookie year.
Now Trubisky learns from Nagy, who brought along a reputation for offensive innovation after serving as Kansas City offensive coordinator under coach Andy
Reid.
"They do a great job teaching it, and it's not only me ??all the other positions know the whys of the offense so everybody will be on the same page,"
Trubisky said. "We'll all have answers and we'll be able to click as an offense
because everybody knows our jobs and what we're looking for."
With wide receiver Allen Robinson missing all of minicamp recovering from last year's torn ACL, Trubisky threw extensively to wide receivers Kevin
White
Pernell McPhee Jersey Redskins , Bennie Fowler and Taylor Gabriel, and new tight end Trey Burton.
Trubisky felt comfortable running an offense emphasizing run-pass options, largely because he ran something similar in college at North Carolina.
"You've got the RPO game, the play-action, the quick dropback, getting the ball out quick, stuff I've done in my past from high school to North Carolina,"
Trubisky said. "And then you've got the West Coast, pro-style concepts grooved
in with that.
"So I feel like this offense is going to utilize my talents and use what comes natural to me."
Trubisky is as impressed with the new head coach personally as with his offense.
"Just every day you can feel the excitement and the energy he brings and you can hear the passion in his voice and how he talks about things," Trubisky said.
"I get a really genuine feel when I'm around him. He's very authentic. He's
real."
Nagy was no less complimentary describing what he saw from his new quarterback. The two had built a bit of a relationship during the lead-up to the
2017 draft
Cheap Da'Shawn Hand Jersey , when Kansas City weighed taking Trubisky.
"I would say that the biggest thing is probably just his immense focus," Nagy said. "He's very focused."
Nagy called focus important for Trubisky because rising expectations can lead to distractions.
"So if you start worrying about expectations other than what your coaches want, you're in trouble," Nagy said. "And so he's just got to understand just
come to practice every day, be a leader, lead these guys, and sometimes that's
hard.
"You come in last year as a rookie and you're asked to lead guys that's hard deal sometimes. Now it's year 2, it's time to make the next step."
NOTES: Outside linebacker Aaron Lynch suffered an ankle sprain on the second day of minicamp, but Nagy said it shouldn't cost him much practice time. Lynch
began camp lined up with starters because outside linebacker Leonard Floyd is
still rehabbing after a knee injury last year. ... Linebacker Danny Trevathan
was at Halas Hall, but didn't practice after missing the start of minicamp for
personal reasons.
The Edmonton Eskimos have dropped NFL Hall of Famer wide receiver Terrell Owens from their negotiating list and making him a free
agent
Cheap Carlton Davis Jersey , according to TSN's Farhan Lalji.The #Eskimos have dropped Terrell Owens from their negotiations list. @CFLonTSN
@ProFootballTalk— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) July 20, 2018Owens is now free
to sign with any of the eight other CFL teams. Earlier this month, the legendary
wideout used a 10-day window clause that forced the Eskimos to offer him a deal
by Tuesday. Now, the 44-year-old has the chance to explore all options and find
a?home in the CFL.T.O. last played an NFL game in 2010, but the Hall of Famer
ran a 4.43 40-yard dash in June, a sign to many that he can still play football.
The CFL has brought in former notable NFL names in the past, such as Johnny
Manziel and Chad Johnson, so it wouldn't be out of the ordinary for a Hall of
Famer like Owens to take his?world class talents north of the border.Few wide
receivers in the history of the sport displayed the dominance and consistency
like Owens. He sits second all-time in receiving yards (15,934), and touchdown
catches (153). Owens
Yasiel Puig Jersey , after a lengthy wait, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year - though he's already announced that he won't be
attending the event.Owens became renowned early in his career for the epic
touchdown celebrations and pre/post-game press conferences. He once told fans to
get their popcorn ready, and he delivered with this memorable celebration.If his
40-yard dash is an indication of anything, Owens can still play football and
would be a fine addition to any CFL team. Obviously, it'd be an excellent public
relation move. A team that signed Owens would certainly see a spike in
television ratings (in both Canada and the United States), and in ticket
sales.Will Owens get his popcorn ready for a CFL team? We'll find out soon
enough, but it doesn't sound like the Eskimos are interested..
