Mitch Trubisky says learning process 'a lot more complex than people think'

Posted Sep 24, 2017
On Friday, with three weeks of regular-season practice under his belt, Mitch Trubisky spoke about the learning curve he's climbing. And sure, he acknowledged, it's sometimes amusing to hear fans and critics oversimplify the demands of playing quarterback in the NFL. "Yeah," he said. "It's a lot more complex than people think it is. That's what makes it special for us." (Chicago Tribune)

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