Amukamara supports Trubisky amid struggles: 'Mitch is our leader'

The Chicago Bears lost their fourth straight game Sunday to the Philadelphia Eagles on the heels of a disastrous first half.

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky was once again criticized for his performance, completing 10 of 21 passes for 125 yards while being sacked three times. Including Week 4 when he was injured in the first quarter, the third-year quarterback has failed to throw a touchdown in five games this season.

Although Trubisky has struggled, his teammates are still confident in the second overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft.

"One hundred percent Mitch is our captain, Mitch is our leader," cornerback Prince Amukamara said in his appearance on ESPN 1000 Chicago. "I mean, for whatever reason, it might seem like (the offense is) coming off a slow start or whatever, but we have full faith in the offense."

Chicago averages 17.8 points (27th in the league) and 266.8 total yards (29th) per game this season, while Trubisky has five touchdown passes in seven games.

When asked about the possibility of the Bears benching the 25-year-old quarterback, Amukamara reiterated his commitment to the signal-caller.

"To do that, then that means you're saying this guy is not part of our future, ever," he said. "Because you can't keep swapping and swapping, coaches know not to do that, management knows not to do that. I mean, I'm not part of management, but I believe Mitch is the future, Mitch is the guy."

The 3-5 Bears will try to snap their losing streak against the Detroit Lions in Week 10.

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