Bears QB Glennon: 'I'll continue to help Mitch in any way I can'
Quarterback Mike Glennon was factual about his demotion, and complimentary of rookie Mitch Trubisky, who has replaced him as the Chicago Bears' starter.
"I think I played well enough to win two (games); didn't play well enough to win in the other two," Glennon said. "It comes down to production. Obviously, turnovers were very critical. But I'm going to stay ready and be ready to go because (I'm) only one play away. I'll continue to help Mitch in any way I can."
In the season-opening 23-17 loss to the Falcons, Glennon had an 86.8 passer rating and did not turn the ball over. In the 23-17 victory over the Steelers, he had a 74.2 passer rating with 1 turnover.
But in the two losses to the Packers and Buccaneers, Glennon turned the ball over seven times.
This was to be the year that Glennon got a second chance to be a No. 1 quarterback, but the "year" lasted only four games.
"Obviously, not what I wanted," he said. "Not what I hoped for. But I still have a big role on this team. I'm still a captain of this football team. I'm going to handle it like a pro."
As for Trubisky, Glennon said: "He's definitely a talented player that I think has a bright future in the NFL. He has the skill set. He just has to go out there and play. He belongs. He just has to have confidence in himself because he's good enough."
Trubisky said he appreciates the input he's received from Glennon since he was drafted by the Bears.
"I can't say enough good things about Mike through this whole process," Trubisky said. "From Day One, he's taken me in, accepted me and made me a part of the quarterback room. I wouldn't be where I'm at in my development without Mike or Mark (Sanchez)."
Reduced sentence:
Linebacker Danny Trevathan's two-game suspension for the helmet-to-helmet hit on Packers wide receiver Davante Adams last Thursday has been cut in half.
"Danny Trevathan's not a dirty player, and he's not out to hurt anybody," coach John Fox said a day after the game. "There was nothing intentional about it by any stretch."
Easier on paper:
The Bears' first four opponents (Falcons, Packers, Steelers, Bucs) have compiled a combined 11-4 record. Their next four (Vikings, Ravens, Panthers and Saints) are 9-7.
"It wasn't a real peachy schedule," coach John Fox said of the September slate. "But, if you go, 'what-if?' you could be 2-2 or you could be 0-4. The reality is we're 1-3. I still like this football team, and we've got a chance to rebound and do something about it."
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