Mitch Trubisky is exuding confidence and focus in Year 2

Posted Apr 23, 2018
The smile cannot be wiped off Mitch Trubisky's face. Maybe it is because he has a better grasp of life in the NFL as he enters Year 2 of his career. Or maybe it is because he has an offensive mind in place at head coach who can both nurture him and push him to get better. "It feels a lot different," Trubisky said at his press conference. (247 Sports)

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