Ready or not, Chicago Bears fans, it's happening. The rumors have hinted at it for the past three days but the reality is finally at hand. According to latest reports, the team has agreed to a deal with 27-year old quarterback Mike Glennon. Expectations are he will be their starter going into this season, officially bringing an end to the Jay Cutler era.
Most agree it's just a matter of time before Cutler himself is removed from the Bears roster. Perhaps they're still holding out hope of a trade. Most likely he will be released to clear up the cap space made by this new contract Glennon signs. After that his fate remains unclear. Meanwhile Chicago will be forced to make peace with what has just happened. Glennon is a former backup from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A third round pick in the 2013 NFL draft, he started 18 games through his first two seasons before being relegated to the bench when the team drafted Jameis Winston in 2015. Many believe he's just another Brock Osweiler, a big body QB destined to fall flat after being paid way too much money. Is that true though?
Massive Support
Over the past 24 hours there has been an outpouring of support for Glennon from several different sources. Not just analysts either. Current and former players lauding his work ethic and leadership qualities. This on top of a report Sports Mockery delivered earlier from Tampa Bay area beat writers. Men who stated that the Buccaneers' head coach Dirk Koetter, a QB specialist, stated several times that Glennon is a starting-caliber player.They weren't alone either. Matt Bowen, another former player and current analyst for ESPN and Bleacher Report decided to delve into the film. Bowen is regarded as one of the most fair and honest evaluators of tape in the business, and he came away impressed with what he saw from the young man.
"Mike Glennon tape (2013, 2014): Arm strength jumps off the screen. When throwing from a stable platform, Glennon can fit the ball into tight windows and hit the deep out, dig, seam, corner, fade. Ball comes out clean. And he is going to challenge defensive backs in coverage. Good feel and anticipation off play action too. Find the lane and deliver the ball. I think Glennon has enough athleticism to produce on sprint and boot action. And he will show the ability to make the occasional off-schedule play. Keeps the eyes down the field. Also works quickly through his progressions and improved reading coverages from Year 1 to Year 2. When forced to throw from an unstable platform, Glennon lacks accuracy and placement. He will sail some throws and his footwork suffers when the pocket breaks down. Needs to improve mechanics and release versus pressure. Step into throws. And find more touch to drop the ball over the top of second-level defenders. The way I see it, Glennon needs more reps. That’s the key. However, from a coaching perspective, he has the tools to develop."[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.sportsmockery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-wide-receiver-Russell-Shepard-reels-in-touchdown-NFL-Videos.mp4"][/video]







