{"id":190435,"date":"2025-07-08T08:19:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T08:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/190435\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T08:19:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T08:19:22","slug":"bills-former-pro-bowl-understudy-putting-distance-on-qb3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/190435\/","title":{"rendered":"Bills\u2019 former Pro Bowl understudy putting distance on QB3"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post Bills\u2019 former Pro Bowl understudy putting distance on QB3<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky<\/a> is getting back into his rhythm with the Buffalo Bills as he prepares for a second season as MVP Josh Allen\u2019s backup. After two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the former Pro Bowler returned to Buffalo in 2024, where he previously played QB2 behind Allen in 2021.<\/p>\n

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Trubisky returned to the Bills shortly after being let go by Pittsburgh and remains the frontrunner for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. Even though he didn\u2019t see any significant action in 2024\u2014thanks to Allen\u2019s impressive streak of 104 consecutive regular-season starts\u2014the team still sees him as a dependable safety net. Bills general manager Brandon Beane pointed out that while the job isn\u2019t set in stone,<\/a> Trubisky understands what\u2019s expected of him.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe knows he\u2019s got to come out and show he\u2019s the right guy if something happens to Josh Allen,\u201d Beane said.<\/p>\n

While he\u2019ll technically need to earn the backup position during training camp, the competition with Mike White hasn\u2019t stirred up much excitement. White had a rough outing in his only game for Buffalo, completing just 3-11 passes for 28 yards in a Week 18 loss to New England. That performance didn\u2019t do much for his r\u00e9sum\u00e9, which features only seven career starts and a 2-5 record.<\/p>\n

In contrast, Trubisky brings a wealth of experience and production. As a former No. 2 overall draft pick, he has a career record of 31 wins and 26 losses as a starter, throwing 68 touchdown passes in 57 games. His best season was in 2018 when he guided the Chicago Bears to an impressive 11-3 record, secured a playoff spot, and earned himself a Pro Bowl selection.<\/p>\n

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Even though Trubisky had limited playing time with the Steelers<\/a> last season, he was pretty effective\u2014boasting a completion rate of over 73 percent plus two touchdowns and no interceptions. While it seems his days as a full-time starter might be behind him, the Bills are confident he can step in and manage the offense if the situation calls for it.<\/p>\n

With their eyes on the playoffs, Buffalo is keen on bolstering depth throughout the roster, including at the quarterback spot. Unless something unexpected happens during training camp, the Bills will rely on Trubisky as their backup quarterback.<\/p>\n

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