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2017 NFL Mock Draft, Week 12: Watson, Kizer loom

By Brad Weiss

Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) runs after a catch in the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) runs after a catch in the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 10, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws to a receiver in the first half of their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws to a receiver in the first half of their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 57. . QB. UNC. Mitch Trubisky. 4

Jay Cutler was injured against the New York Giants this past week, and may be done for the season. That could spell the end of his tumultuous run with the team, that yielded more losses than wins. It is time for the franchise to bring in a new starting quarterback, and North Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky should be that player.

The grades on Trubisky have been all over the place, as some believe he could wind up going outside of the first round. However, I disagree, as he has the physical ability to be a starting quarterback in this league very soon. The Bears need a new signal-caller, and if they bring back Brian Hoyer for another year, they could move Trubisky into the position at their own pace, kind of like what the Giants did with Eli Manning back in 2004.

Taking quarterbacks in the first round is always risky business, but Trubisky has the work ethic, and personality to be a very successful NFL quarterback. The only thing about Trubisky is he is very accurate, and he makes good decisions with the ball. The Bears fans have dealt with Cutler long enough, so going quarterback early next April should be the organization’s plan of action.

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