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merlin
If Trubitsky becomes a solid or better starting QB nobody's going to care, and the trade will have been worthwhile.
Everyone's beating up the Bears, but they didn't give up all that much IF they hit on the QB. So you can also say "no guts no glory" or you gotta roll the dice sometimes to get what you want, etc.
If, on the other hand, Trubitsky is a bust, it's going to set them back just like it normally would. I mean it's all about hitting on the QB and if you don't have one you're just going through the motions because you might make the playoffs at best but then are likely to be sent packing in early rounds.
Rams gave up far more for Goff and I'm not complaining yet. Not gonna either, up until it's clear he's a bust, if ever. Because they didn't have a QB, saw they didn't like this year's class, and moved up to the top to take the guy they coveted. Bag on them all you want, but even with all they gave up it's still true that IF Goff grows into a good starter the Rams are going to win a lot of games and have a shot.
But what about the players they
won't be able to pick now? Again, those opportunity costs. Trubisky's success or failure isn't in a vacuum. Even if he succeeds, there are now players Chicago has to say no to because they no longer have a chance to take them. It's basically like saying, "I'd rather have Goff alone, than Wentz, Donald, Elliot and Martin," or some similar bunch of 1st rounders.
