The Facts: Trubisky is the sun in the Bears’ solar system. GM Ryan Pace made that perfectly clear Jan. 1 when he openly challenged himself to surround the franchise quarterback with talent. Trubisky then watched Pace hire Matt Nagy, a former Arena League quarterback, to be the coach. And, last week, he saw Pace restock the Bears’ arsenal of pass catchers during a free-agent splurge that included two wide receivers and a tight end. “We did really well in free agency." Trubisky said Sunday. "We have to get a couple of other guys back healthy. But I just feel like we’re in a perfect situation to really emerge and have a great year this year.”

Diehards Line: Trubisky indicated he doesn’t sense any extraordinary challenges in having the team built to maximize his performance. He will approach his second season focusing on his immediate work. “I think more short term just memorizing the playbook, building chemistry with the new guys and mastering this offense,” he said. “Everything else long term will take care of itself." The 23-year-old QB smiled when asked what he believes receivers Allen Robinson and Taylor Gabriel and tight end Trey Burton will add to the offense. “From what I’ve heard, these guys are ready to work," he said. "Great personalities, great people and the type of guys we need in the locker room just to motivate everyone else and get this organization continue headed in the right direction. So I’m excited to work with them.”