Mitch Trubisky has a certain persona that the media has come to know. He’s a kid with an easy-going smile. He gives honest if somewhat vague answers to questions and does everything in his power to accommodate fans. He’ll sign autographs and take pictures whenever possible. The quarterback gives off the aura of a nice person who also plays the most demanding position in professional sports. How in the world is that possible?
As is often the case, that Trubisky isn’t necessarily the real one. Part of it is. Teammates insist he’s one of the best people you could ever hope to meet. That said, there is another side to the Chicago Bears signal-caller. One only those close to him have seen. Zach Miller, being one of his best friends on the team, has seen this other Trubisky. One who may be the most competitive person in existence.
Miller spoke on the McNeil & Parkins Show for 670 The Score about his quarterback. The hosts were so curious about Trubisky the person since he rarely showed a quirkier side to the media. It was there the former tight end revealed just how much the man thrives on competition.
“He is one of the most competitive people you can ever be around. I’m not even talking football. Ping pong? Bags? Pool? Whatever it is, he’s trying to beat you and he’s trying to beat you bad…And he’s good at it all.”
Mitch Trubisky has always had one sole focus: winning
Here’s the thing about Trubisky. He’s always been a winner. At every level of his football career, he found success. He almost got his high school team to a state championship as a senior. He went 8-5 at North Carolina in his only season as a starter. Then last year he gets the Bears to the playoffs for the first time since 2010. Losing is something he refuses to accept. Such a mindset may remind Chicago fans of Michael Jordan. He too was known for his obsessive competitive streak, both on and off the court.
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It is this mindset that undoubtedly serves Trubisky well. When a person wants to win that badly, they’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen. That means a tireless work ethic and forced calm when the games get late. The Bears QB showed signs of that last season, particularly in the playoff loss to Philadelphia. He wants that pressure. He wants the team to put the ball in his hands with the game on the line. That is what competitors are all about. If Trubisky has his way, this year is going to be fun.
