Hard work is paying off for Mitch Trubisky

Posted Jun 7, 2017
Chicago Bears first-round draft pick Mitch Trubisky is pleased with the strides he's made since participating in his first NFL practice May 12 at the outset of rookie minicamp. Asked what has surprised him most, Trubisky said: "The realization of how much time you actually have to put in to be an NFL quarterback, taking care of your body, studying all day, all night." (Chicago Bears)

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