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@ DarrylConrad: All we hear about is Mitch Trubisky needs time and Mike Glennon’s experience. Then Glennon runs the check- down, ease- the- rookie- in game plan. Explain.

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Great question. The bulk of Glennon’s completions against the Falcons came on check- downs and on underneath throws against soft coverage. Isn’t Trubisky capable of doing the same? I get it. It’s frustrating for fans who believe Trubisky already is the better quarterback. But it’s a complicated process. The Bears are considering many factors: It was Glennon’s first start since 2015, so an ease- the- rookie- in approach applies to him in a sense, especially being in a new offense. Also, the Bears’ patient approach with Trubisky includes him watching and learning from Glennon’s successes and failures. And the Bears want Trubisky to gain experience through gameweek preparations. He’s the No. 2 quarterback and running the scout team.

@ KrisArmstrong1: Interesting watching [ Leonard] Floyd drop into coverage so often. It diminishes the pass rush. Is this a trend?

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Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio likes to use Floyd in coverage. It diminishes the rush, but it enhances the coverage. And the rush and coverage work hand- in- hand. Fangio has faith in Akiem Hicks and others to generate a rush. Floyd, meanwhile, is a versatile defender in an era of versatile offensive threats. He can run with tight ends and backs. That said, Floyd’s No. 1 job is getting sacks. Fangio needs him to attack. But certain matchups require Floyd to help in coverage.