LAKE FOREST, IL - MAY 29: Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) talks with Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace after the Chicago Bears organized team activities or OTA on May 29, 2019 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, IL.

Pace: 'Everything's on the table' regarding Bears' QB situation

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One of the Chicago Bears' biggest offseason decisions concerns the future of quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.

The No. 2 selection in the 2017 draft is set to become an unrestricted free agent March 17 after Chicago declined to pick up his fifth-year option.

Bears general manager Ryan Pace said Tuesday that "everything's on the table" regarding the quarterback position, according to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Pace added, "We have a plan in place and now it's about executing that plan."

Trubisky's compiled a 29-21 record as a starter over four seasons. In 2020, he passed for a career-low 2,055 yards in nine starts after suffering a shoulder injury during the regular season.

Chicago has been linked to established passers such as Matthew Stafford and Deshaun Watson and would be a finalist for Russell Wilson if he becomes available. The Bears would likely need to move up from the 20th spot in this spring's draft to have a shot at selecting one of a promising group of passers.

Last offseason, the Bears acquired former Super Bowl signal-caller Nick Foles from the Jacksonville Jaguars to compete for the starting job with Trubisky. Foles started seven games and tallied 1,852 yards and 10 touchdowns. However, his 2-5 record and eight interceptions left much to be desired.

Meanwhile, Pace expressed a desire to see star wideout Allen Robinson return. Robinson is a pending free agent and the team could use the franchise tag on him.

"We love Allen Robinson. ... We want to keep our good players and Allen is a good player for us," said Pace.

Robinson led Chicago with 102 receptions, 1,250 yards, and six touchdowns last season. The 27-year-old pass-catcher would be considered one of the biggest prizes available ahead of free agency.

The Bears went 8-8 last season and lost to the New Orleans Saints in the wild-card round.

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