The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran quarterback and former number 2 overall pick Mitch Trubisky this offseason to come in and compete to be the successor of Future first ballot Hall of Fame QB Ben Roethlisberger. In a competition that consists of Trubisky, Mason Rudolph, and Kenny Pickett for the Steelers, Trubisky has found himself getting QB1 reps in Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and Minicamp. Trubisky sat down with Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to talk about the city of Pittsburgh, learning about his new teammates, and more!
Steelers quarterback, Mitch Trubisky (#10) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2022 Minicamp on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (Abigail Dean/ Pittsburgh Steelers)
Trubisky was asked,
"How have these last few weeks been for you in Pittsburgh, getting to you know your teammates? And you even had Josh Allen come in to golf one day?"
"Yeah, me and Josh, we were down at Nemacolin. I shot over there for a day so he could see the baby and golfed with him. Then just golfing with the guys on the team, I feel like we’ve built a lot of great relationships and chemistry throughout the OTAs this year. Just letting the guys get to know me, getting to know the offense together, and that’s what OTAs are for, to build that chemistry and that foundation that’s gonna take you into training camp and the rest of the season. I feel like we took the right first steps in this process, and I’m just really fortunate to be around this group. We have a great group in Pittsburgh. I’ve been a lot of places now, and you know when it’s gonna be a good team and a good situation. We have a super talented roster, but it starts in the locker room with the culture, and obviously, ‘Coach T’ [Mike Tomlin] sets that with the guys he brings in. We have an amazing culture, and it’s a special group to be a part of. I love the relationships we’ve built so far. When you have those good relationships, it’s just been fun, and that’s what you want out of your job. That’s what you want out of football."
If the guys in the locker room has given him any nicknames yet, Trubisky responded,
"Yeah, ‘Money Mitch’ or ‘Money-making Mitch’ or ‘10.’ There’s a few coming in, but ‘Money Mitch’ seems to be the favorite right now."
Pittsburgh Steelers center, Mason Cole (left), and guard James Daniels (right), participate in phase two of the voluntary off-season workout program, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. | Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers
"And Mason Cole, he’s another new guy in town with a young kid. Are you guys already building that QB-center bond?"
"Everywhere I’ve been, I’ve kind of gotten close to the center. In Chicago, the center [Cody Whitehair] was my best friend. Mason and I signed together the first day of free agency. I didn't even know if he was gonna be the center at the time because they were talking about guard or center, but he’s working in at center and has done a great job. Me and him have gotten really close from day one. Our wives get along, and he also has a young son, as well. So, we’re in very similar situations and we’re very similar people, so we get along great, and it’s been awesome getting to know him and his family and hanging out."
Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback, Mitch Trubisky (#10) participates in Organized Team Activities (OTAs) Wednesday June 1, 2022 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Abigail Dean/Pittsburgh Steelers)
That QB and Center bond is something special! Just ask Roethlisberger and Maurkice Pouncey!
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