Two years ago, Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky faced plenty of criticism after being selected second overall. So, when Duke's Daniel Jones faced an onslaught of fan and media backlash after being taken with the No. 6 selection this year, Trubisky knew what it was like.
Appearing recently on the PFTPM podcast, Trubisky had some advice for Jones.
“Block out everyone on the outside,” Trubisky said. “Block out the media, Twitter, everybody who’s hating on your situation and trying to say that you don’t deserve it. When you get to the facility, it’s all about football.
“But at the same time, you learn that’s what comes with the profession of playing professional football at this level. Just having to handle the fan bases, having to handle the situation and pressure of the position you’re in now. It’s all part of the learning process. At the same time it puts a chip on your shoulder. I know it did for me. Everybody who doubted me and thought I didn’t deserve to be picked No. 2 overall, I think I’m still trying to prove those people wrong to this day. That’s something Daniel’s going to have to do.”
Trubisky has largely proven the Bears right thus far, despite bouts of inconsistent play. He became the starter during his rookie year and lead the Bears to an unexpected playoff berth in his second season. Unlike Jones, though, Trubisky didn’t have the added weight of an incumbent starter who had won a pair of Super Bowls.
When Jones takes on that role, it could make meeting those expectations even harder.
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