Mitch Trubisky's lifelong dream becomes reality

Posted Aug 12, 2017
Win or lose, success or failure, Mitch Trubisky was going to remember his first NFL game Thursday simply because it was the culmination of a lifelong dream. “It was important for me not to let this moment go by and just realize how far I’ve come,” Trubisky said after starring in the Bears’ 24-17 preseason-opening loss to the Broncos. “It was a special night." (Chicago Bears)

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