What should be expected from the quarterback position in the Hall of Fame game?
The Chicago Bears have the benefit of getting an extra game due to the Hall of Fame game. This game could be looked at as meaningless for the average fan, but the core fans will love to see extra snaps of fringe roster players. However, the Hall of Fame might get extremely fringy.
With that in mind, what are some reasonable expectations to have coming into the game? Who are the players that will keep you watching in the second half, heck the second quarter?
Quarterbacks:
Mitchell Trubisky:
Does he even play? If he does, it is likely one series to get things in order, trot out onto the field for the first time and get those butterflies out of the way. Given the new offense, it would be nice to see one Trubisky drive calling new plays given this opportunity.
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Chase Daniel:
If I were running the show, this would be a great chance to get Chase Daniel reps. The only time Daniel ever really gets to see the field is the preseason. So while yes, this is nothing new to him, it is the closest thing he can get to live action.
If Trubisky gets hurt, this team is in huge trouble. Getting Daniel as close to game action as possible for as long as possible seems like a smart idea. He likely will get most of the first quarter after Trubisky. The question will be how deep does he get into the second quarter? It seems pretty unlikely he will play the second half.
Tyler Bray:
Bray is going to get at the very least the entire second half. He is not going to be a player I zoom in on while the Bears are on offense. However, the biggest thing you want to see from him is pocket presence.
The most significant difference between college football and the NFL is speed variables, and there is nothing that can simulate it like game action. Bray’s tape shows an ability to take flight rather than fight or maneuver his way through the pocket with poise. He is going to be playing the weakest players on the roster for multiple drives. He needs to show composure.