Newly-signed Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has the unenviable activity of making an attempt to exchange a legend, though it’s one which he’s at all times regarded as much as. In a 2017 ESPN report by Jeff Dickerson, Trubisky, a rookie on the time, was wanting ahead to connecting with Ben Roethlisberger when the Steelers got here into Soldier Subject. Each being natives of Ohio, Trubisky has idolized Ben ever since he was ten, and even set to work out with him after being drafted, as each had been represented by the identical company.
“One of many huge items of recommendation he gave me was actually take management of your profession,” Trubisky mentioned in that 2017 article. “And I believe that’s form of how he instills how he carries himself within the locker room, on the apply discipline, on the line of scrimmage. The play goes to go how he desires it and that’s actually how I need my profession to go. Simply precisely what you dream of, and take management and get everybody to purchase into the identical plan. I believe that’s the way you create a profitable tradition — actually taking management, actually taking possession and hopefully that trickles down by the remainder of the crew.”
One of many many issues Trubisky really admired about Ben was how he took the bull by the horns in changing into a rookie starter in Week 3 of the 2004 season, and going 13-0 within the course of. Additionally he spoke glowingly of Ben’s management and command of the locker room.
“Massive Ben is superior,” Trubisky mentioned. “It was actually particular and actually a privilege to be taught from him … and it’s distinctive he was in a position to have success early on in his profession and that’s what you attempt to duplicate as a quarterback coming into this league, and simply how he carries himself, how aggressive he’s. I simply attempt to take these issues and hopefully add them into my very own recreation as nicely.”
Clearly, Trubisky’s profession with the Bears didn’t go the way in which he, or the crew, envisioned it, however this may very well be a traditional case of a change of surroundings doing wonders for him. He’s now in a corporation that’s the gold customary of stability within the league, and will probably be backed by an improved offensive line, a wealth of talent place skills and a protection that boasts Professional Bowlers at each degree. Loads has modified since Trubisky’s rookie 12 months, and now as a proud member of the Steelers, he had this to say relating to #7 a couple of days in the past throughout his introductory press convention.
“I’ve identified Ben for a couple of years now and I’ve not reached out or talked to him but, however I’m wanting ahead to getting with him right here quickly,” he mentioned by way of the crew’s YouTube channel. “And I’m excited to be a Pittsburgh Steeler. I watched Ben rising up and clearly he’s a legend and it’s simply an honor to be a Pittsburgh Steeler now.”
