The Chicago Bears top five quarterback conversation is something they haven't had in a long time. Prior to drafting Mitch Trubisky #2 overall last year, it hadn't been done in Chicago for 35 years. People aren't sure what to expect at this point. It was a completely different league in the 1980s with different levels of expectations.
That begs the question. In their history, the Bears have drafted a top five QB who actually started more than one year for them three times. It would be interesting to examine what happened when each of those players went from their first year as the primary starter to their second. Perhaps this can offer a glimpse of what might be coming. Not just for Trubisky but also for the team.
Going back through the history books, there were a number of revelations. Some that might not thrill fans and others that were more than encouraging. This is not to say Trubisky will follow the same path, but there are definite trends in play that might be hard for him to break.
Chicago Bears top 5 quarterback from Year 1 to Year 2
Sid Luckman
- 1939: 23-of-51, 636 yards, 5 TDs, 4 INTs (8-3 record)
- 1940: 48-of-105, 941 yards, 4 TDs, 9 INTs (9-3 record and NFL champs)
Johnny Lujack
- 1949: 162-of-312, 2,658 yards, 23 TDs, 22 INTs (9-3 record)
- 1950: 121-of-254, 1,731 yards, 4 TDs, 21 INTs (9-3 record)
Jim McMahon
- 1982: 120-of-210, 1,501 yards, 9 TDs, 7 INTs (3-4 record)
- 1983: 175-of-295, 2,184 yards, 12 TDs, 13 INTs (7-6 record)
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