The lack of rushing attempts by Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is not helping his development as a passer
Mitch Trubisky has been bad this season. There are a variety of things to point to when explaining why, and it is not going to come down to just one thing. However, one of the more damning notes to take away from the Chicago Bears offensive struggles has been the lack of carries by the quarterback.
Trubisky has five rush attempts for 21 yards this season. That has him on pace for less than 16 rushes. Last year, he ran the ball 68 times for 421 yards. Going from over four rushes per game to well under one is a huge shift in the offense.
A quarterback is not supposed to be a lead ball carrier, but having that mobility is important. The Ravens are still unsure of how far Lamar Jackson can take them through the air. However, he gets better every week as they tailor an offense that makes his leg a key piece.
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Knowing the defense fears his legs, he now has easier reads and lanes to pass in.
Lamar Jackson is extreme, but Dak Prescott has 24 attempts, Josh Allen has 45 rushes, Jacoby Brissett has run 29 times, the list goes on. These are quarterbacks who are not elite by any stretch but have winning records. These are quarterbacks who will go their legs when needed, and use the threat of their legs to make passing easier.
Trubisky was electric with the ball in his hands last season. Some of his best plays were rushing attempts. He could spark the offense and the running game, by giving linebackers another run key to worry about.
He can get confidence back in himself, and again open up passing lanes. Also, he can provide big plays for a team that has nothing going on offense.
Why are the Chicago Bears not designing three or more rush attempts for Trubisky every week?