It's often difficult to strike a balance as an NFL players. Fans want you to be humble and hard-working. However at the same time they like their guys to have a bit of an edge to them. That subtle cockiness that comes from years of honing their craft and having success wherever they've been. It would seem Bears rookie Mitch Trubisky has found that balance.
Every time the young man has been interviewed the past few months, he's comes across as a polite, down-to-earth person who only cares about football. Early word from training camp is his talent comes as advertised. He's a smart decision-maker with a strong arm who can place the ball pretty much anywhere he wants it.
That's all well and good. The true test for him though is the same one for every young QB. Can he get his teammates to believe in him? Jay Cutler, for better or worse, never seemed to fully grasp that ability and it finally caught up to him. Trubisky is hoping to succeed where he failed.
Bears rookie Mitch Trubisky has a message for fans
He made that message clear in a recent appearance on the "Rookie Spotlight" feature. It's a reflection of the top draft prospects of 2017 from NFL World, a Youtube channel run by the NFL itself. Trubisky introduces himself before setting out his simple goals for the immediate future: become the starter and make the playoffs.
After explaining the origins of his infamous "Mr. Biscuit" nickname he took a bit of time to deliver a message to Bears fans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QstZAg6EFnQ
Per usual he comes across and straightforward. No preamble or fancy wordplay. Trubisky is just a young football fanatic who intends to give the job and the team every last bit of what he has. It's the sort of attitude fans wish all the draft prospects would have. Chicago can at least take this away from it. If Trubisky flops, it won't be because he didn't work hard enough.
Will he flop? That depends on a variety of factors that haven't been determined yet. So best to just sit back and appreciate he's going to give it his best shot.
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