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UNC Football: Trubisky Decision Looming.

By Bryson Gordon

Nov 5, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs for his forth quarter touchdown run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-20. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) runs for his forth quarter touchdown run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-20. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /
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Future of the team

As far as what the team will look like next season, it really hinges on Trubisky’s decision.

We know for sure that his favorite receiver, Ryan Switzer, will be graduating. Also Bug Howard, and Mack Hollins will be gone from the team, both of which were featured receivers.

The Heels will return Austin Proehl, and Thomas Jackson, who both came on strong this past season. Elijah Hood recently announced he will be returning also.

Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) with the ball as Citadel Bulldogs linebacker Myles Pierce (50) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) with the ball as Citadel Bulldogs linebacker Myles Pierce (50) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

The quarterback position is in much more lingo than anywhere else. Aside from Trubisky, no other QB has thrown a touchdown at UNC.

The Heels seemed to be in the running for graduate transfer Malik Zaire, but things have cooled on that front recently. Many believe Zaire is awaiting a decision from Trubisky.

Without Trubisky next season the Heels will likely struggle.

It would be the second year in a row they would have to roll out a first time starter, unless they go the transfer route.

The Heels know what they will have on defense next season, which is why many people are speculating that the defense could be the anchor on next seasons team. Without Trubisky, the team could potentially turn into a seven-win bunch.

Keeping Mitch would almost feel like getting a five star recruit to this team. Trubisky has shown his passing skills are some of the top in the country.

The weapons he would have would not be the same, but Proehl has sure hands, and Jordan Cunningham has shown he is a big play threat. Should Mitch return, this team could hover around the 9-3 mark, as long as they stay away from the head-scratching losses.

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