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Mitch Trubisky Reflects on 2018 Bears Season and Offers Advice to Caleb Williams

CHGO Sports August 17, 202511 min15,712 views
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Reflections on the 2018 Bears Season

  • 🏈 Mitch Trubisky fondly remembers the 2018 season as one of the most fun years of football he experienced, feeling like the team "couldn't lose."
  • 🐻 He highlights the strong team chemistry and the memorable run that year, which remains a significant part of his career.

Advice for Caleb Williams and Young QBs

  • πŸ’‘ Trubisky advises incoming Bears QB Caleb Williams to enjoy the process and take in the experience of being the franchise quarterback in a city like Chicago.
  • πŸ—£οΈ He emphasizes that while the spotlight brings pressure, it's a privilege to be in that position, something he misses.
  • 🧠 For young quarterbacks learning new playbooks, Trubisky stresses the importance of continuity and embracing the learning curve, acknowledging it takes time and reps.

Career Journey and Perspective

  • πŸš€ Trubisky reflects on his nine-year NFL journey, noting how life comes at you fast and the importance of enjoying the ride.
  • πŸ’ͺ He is proud of how he handled adversity, focusing on controlling his attitude and effort and being a great teammate regardless of his role.
  • 🀝 He values the experience of being part of winning teams with great culture, like his current situation with the Buffalo Bills.

Lessons from Teammates and Mentors

  • 🌟 Trubisky admires Josh Allen's ability to make everyone around him better, highlighting his leadership, competitiveness, and how he sees the game.
  • 🀝 He cherishes the relationships with the support staff in Chicago, recognizing their crucial role in keeping the organization together.
  • 🏈 He learned the importance of handling oneself day-to-day and being a great teammate from players like Josh Allen.

Evolving as a Quarterback

  • πŸ“ˆ Trubisky acknowledges he's different as a quarterback due to more experience and reps, even in a backup role.
  • πŸ”₯ He maintains a competitive fire and enjoys getting reps in the preseason, aiming to put good film out and continue his career.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Beyond football, he embraces juggling his roles as a husband, father, mentor, and friend, while still loving and enjoying the game.
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