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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks rule top 10

By Brad Weiss

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws in the pocket against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws the ball against the Stanford Cardinal defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws the ball against the Stanford Cardinal defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mitch Trubisky

QB, UNC

When the Chicago Bears brought in Jay Cutler, the thought process was that he would lead the franchise for the foreseeable future. However, that has not worked out, and between his injuries and inconsistent play, he is no longer seen as a reliable option at the quarterback position. The organization needs to move on from Cutler, and it is likely that will be the case as they prepare to turn around their fortunes under head coach John Fox.

While he only started one season at the University of North Carolina, Mitch Trubisky is definitely a first-round talent, and would be a nice fit in Chicago. Trubisky has incredible accuracy, and possesses the kind of arm strength that can make all the throws at the next level. The knock on his is going to be his experience, and the Bears do need someone to come in and play right away, so it could be a bumpy first season for Trubisky at the beginning.

The Oakland Raiders drafted Derek Carr three years ago and planted him in the starting lineup. That Raiders team started out 0-10, but the experience that Carr got proved to be invaluable the next few seasons. Chicago needs to make that kind of commitment to whichever quarterback they draft in April, and it appears that Trubisky has the skill set to play right away, and also has the head to be able to take the failures early on.

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