After his 1st NFL win, can Mitch Trubisky make another 'big jump'?

Posted Oct 20, 2017
As the third-down play came in during the Bears' final drive Sunday, Mitch Trubisky appreciated the directive. The rookie quarterback had spent much of the afternoon feeding his running backs — 50 run calls on 75 plays — and adhering to a conservative game plan that asked him to showcase his aptitude far more than his arm. But this situation was different. (Chicago Tribune)

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