The best argument to keep Pace as GM revolves around McCaskey’s quest for continuity, a desire that recognizes McCaskey risks becoming known as the chairman of the Chicago Browns if he continues changing executives and coaches with such frequency. Pace presumably bought himself time when he drafted quarterback Mitch Trubisky, whose promise as a starter represents the most positive development of 2017. It should be noted, however, that Trubisky got the playing time Pace hoped the quarterback could avoid as a rookie only because free agent Mike Glennon flopped. And wasting $18.5 million on Glennon leaves a giant blot on Pace’s resume, regardless of Trubisky’s progress. Should getting it right with Trubisky give Pace a pass on everything else he got wrong in building a roster devoid of difference-makers? Is hoping to avoid change a good enough reason to resist it?