Kyle Long will help Trubisky by being the loud one. Our line in general has the offensive leadership quality, and will set the tone for this teams identity.
Starting with Glennon, they will learn to open up the pass. Creating a space for Trubisky after the inevitable injury, and then failure of Sanchez for a game or two, creating the right timing.
Trubisky is experienced at being a good quiet back-up teammate doing everything right while he waits his turn, earning respect that Cutler never had with his off-season ethic and attitude problems.
Trubisky is a good friend. He supports people. And when given a chance, he always performed well, and hard, and was ready. Was prepared.
I agree.....and the OP has a point, because that quiet wait for his opportunity to SHOW HE IS A LEADER...not act all like one (Like Jamais Winston is over the top for me, and trying so hard to be a guy...an emotional profound man of wisdom and inspiration, that it will eventually wear thin)...but the OP's issues could be the exact reason why it made sense to North Carolina staff to stick with Marquise Williams. He had the locker room. He had the leadership. He was "the guy" and they won 11 straight. Trubs out performed him the week after south carolina loss and they still stuck with Marquise. I think to be fair to op, that is an echo of his sentiment.
I think Trubisky's way fits this team and the back-up position he is starting from. He isn't being handed anything, his preperation and timing will earn him the job and respect.
Merideth, Kyle, the left Guard, the center....maybe Leno....these are the leadership on offense. Probably Morgan when he is ready. Another 4 year LT. like Whitehair. Leaders.
Trubs will be fine. He has a very high floor, and some savant and work ethic qualities that make me happy he is the dice roll they got from this draft. Cost was high, but I would take him over the rest....although Kaaya still tempts me as a 4th or 5th rounder. I think you get a quality dice roll there for very cheap. Still...in terms of potential floor....Trubs would be the pick to save your job.
I would make a wager the Lions end up getting a first, minimum second at some point for Kaaya.