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difference after only three days running new coach Matt Nagy's offense.
There's more to it than just the system for Trubisky Roquan
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under Nagy on Thursday with a greater knowledge of an offense they hope
eventually elevates them from the depths of the NFC North.
"Just having a bunch of brilliant offensive minds around me, I'm just getting
a lot of information," Trubisky said. "I'm trying to be a sponge, and it's been
a lot of fun working with those guys and learning as much as I can these last
three days."
It all caused Trubisky to remark: "I feel like these last three days, I've
been coached more than I ever have."
The Bears finished 30th on offense and have been ranked in the bottom half of
NFL offenses three of the past four seasons. Coach John Fox was fired after
going 5-11 in his third season, with Trubisky starting the final 12 games of his
rookie year.
Now Trubisky learns from Nagy, who brought along a reputation for offensive
innovation after serving as Kansas City offensive coordinator under coach Andy
Reid.
"They do a great job teaching it, and it's not only me �all the other
positions know the whys of the offense so everybody will be on the same page,"
Trubisky said. "We'll all have answers and we'll be able to click as an offense
because everybody knows our jobs and what we're looking for."
With wide receiver Allen Robinson missing all of minicamp recovering from
last year's torn ACL, Trubisky threw extensively to wide receivers Kevin White,
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Trubisky felt comfortable running an offense emphasizing run-pass options,
largely because he ran something similar in college at North Carolina.
"You've got the RPO game, the play-action, the quick dropback, getting the
ball out quick, stuff I've done in my past from high school to North Carolina,"
Trubisky said. "And then you've got the West Coast, pro-style concepts grooved
in with that.
"So I feel like this offense is going to utilize my talents and use what
comes natural to me."
Trubisky is as impressed with the new head coach personally as with his
offense.
"Just every day you can feel the excitement and the energy he brings and you
can hear the passion in his voice and how he talks about things," Trubisky said.
"I get a really genuine feel when I'm around him. He's very authentic. He's
real."
Nagy was no less complimentary describing what he saw from his new
quarterback. The two had built a bit of a relationship during the lead-up to the
2017 draft, when Kansas City weighed taking Trubisky.
"I would say that the biggest thing is probably just his immense focus," Nagy
said. "He's very focused."
Nagy called focus important for Trubisky because rising expectations can lead
to distractions.
"So if you start worrying about expectations other than what your coaches
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he's just got to understand just come to practice every day, be a leader, lead
these guys, and sometimes that's hard.
"You come in last year as a rookie and you're asked to lead guys that's hard
deal sometimes. Now it's year 2, it's time to make the next step."
NOTES: Outside linebacker Aaron Lynch suffered an ankle sprain on the second
day of minicamp, but Nagy said it shouldn't cost him much practice time. Lynch
began camp lined up with starters because outside linebacker Leonard Floyd is
still rehabbing after a knee injury last year. ... Linebacker Danny Trevathan
was at Halas Hall, but didn't practice after missing the start of minicamp for
personal reasons.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (12-6)
OPEN CAMP: July 26, Ochsner Sports Performance Center, Metairie,
Louisiana
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Saints pulled out of three-year rut of mediocrity and won NFC South. They were
seconds away from advancing to NFC title game, only to be thwarted by Minnesota
receiver Stefon Diggs' winning touchdown as time expired in divisional round.
New Orleans received major contributions from running back and Offensive Rookie
of Year Alvin Kamara, and cornerback and Defensive Rookie of Year Marshon
Lattimore. Several other first-and second-year players filled regular roles as
well, and veteran Drew Brees remained one of NFL's top QBs.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: LB Demario Davis, S Kurt Coleman, CB Patrick Robinson,
WR Cameron Meredith, Rookie DE Marcus Davenport.
IMPORTANT LOSSES: S Kenny Vaccaro, TE Coby Fleener, WR Willie Snead, G Senio
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CAMP NEEDS: Lineup is relatively stable from last-season's playoff run, but
New Orleans looking to bolster pass rush by finding someone who can make
offenses pay for sending multiple blockers at All-Pro end Cameron Jordan. Saints
want Davenport to develop into that player. But he is raw in first season out of
UTSA. Saints also want to figure out which running backs can fill in for Mark
Ingram during his four-game suspension to open season. Veteran free agents Shane
Vereen and Terrence West, along with draft pick Boston Scott and second-year pro
Trey Edmunds, are competing for those snaps.
EXPECTATIONS: Saints appear to have gotten stronger and deeper than last
season, particularly with additions on defense. Keys to improving are how well
new players fit and, as usual, avoiding injuries. If Davenport develops quickly,
Saints could be elite. If not, teams with good plan to block Jordan could give
New Orleans fits.
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