The Chicago Bears have a backup quarterback that they are confident in with Tyson Bagent, who recently earned a two-year, $10 million contract extension.

Most folks around the country may not understand the Bagent hype, but watching him play over the last couple of years has instilled some confidence in him as a solid second option. When he filled in for Justin Fields two years ago, he did a good enough job. Behind Caleb Williams, there is a level of trust that he can get the job done if Williams were to be forced to miss some time.

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Football is a violent sport, especially for the quarterback who touches the ball on every offensive play, so there will be times when a good backup is necessary.

If you’re looking for a potential comparable, look no further than former Bears quarterback Nick Foles. When Foles entered the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles, he was a backup. Then, Coles was thrust into a starting job under head coach Chip Kelly, and he had a magical Pro Bowl year.

After that, there were some up-and-down years with other franchises. When Poles was given the keys for the St. Louis Rams, it didn’t go his way. Eventually, he found his way back to Philly as a backup for Carson Wentz. With Kelly gone and Doug Pederson in, you knew Foles would only play if an injury occurred.

That injury came when Wentz, in the midst of an MVP-caliber season, suffered a season-ending injury end late in the season. Foles came in and finished the job, leading the Eagles into the playoffs and eventually won the Super Bowl, along with Super Bowl MVP. They didn’t beat just anybody in the big game either. They took down Tom Brady and the New England Patriots right in the middle of their dynasty.

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After that magical second tenure in Philadelphia ended, he was given another starting opportunity with both the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Bears. He failed in both roles.

The point of the story is that Foles was a very good backup, and he became a good starter when it was forced on him. Whenever he was given the keys to a franchise, he did not succeed. Foles was talented, but he wasn’t a full-time starting quarterback. There is no shame in being a great QB2.

Bagent is not as talented as Williams. The athleticism is not the same. However, Bagent is a great thinker of the game, which gives him the tools to be a great backup. He may even have some success in place of a starter in short bursts throughout his career.

If Bagent is given a chance to be a starter with another franchise, not due to injury, he may not see the best results. He could also prove everyone wrong and be great, but there aren’t that many great QB1s in the NFL as it is.

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This isn’t a prediction that Bagent will either be a Super Bowl MVP or a low-end player like Foles, but it is a statement that having a similar career wouldn’t be the worst thing for Bagent. As long as he stays dedicated, he will get his reps in games that could one day.

This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Why Tyson Bagent could follow in Nick Foles’ footsteps