Bears Q&A: Mitch Trubisky's quarterbacks coach at North Carolina

Posted May 3, 2017
Mitch Trubisky became the Chicago Bears' franchise quarterback Thursday after the team selected him second overall. North Carolina quarterbacks coach Keith Heckendorf oversaw Trubisky's development as a backup and emergence last season as a top NFL prospect. Heckendorf recently spoke with the Tribune about what Trubisky will give the Bears. (Chicago Tribune)

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