Normally defensive backs aren’t the experts one goes to for advice on quarterbacks. However, Prince Amukamara is a special case. He’s had a chance to work with and against some really good ones during his career. Eli Manning was his teammate for five seasons in New York. During that time he played against the likes of Tony Romo. In Jacksonville he went against Marcus Mariota and he challenged Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford with the Bears.
Suffice to say he knows what the good ones look like. So hearing his opinion on Mitch Trubisky after the conclusion of the rookie’s first year is worth it. In that sense Amukamara chose to make a comparison. One that is certain to generate a ton of buzz, so it must be made clear the choice was not an across-the-board comparison. Merely a sharing of similar traits.
Still the veteran corner made a bold choice regardless.
"I see a little bit of Brady in him," said Prince Amukamara of #Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky, pausing to make sure he wasn't misunderstood. "JUST FROM the fact of how passionate he is when he makes plays."
Reporter: So you just guaranteed 5 rings?
Amukamara (laughing): "No."
— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) January 1, 2018
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Prince Amukamara certainly had nerve dropping the Brady bomb
Now of course the joke was made, but nonetheless it’s a fascinating comparison. The thing that has always stuck out about Brady is his infectious enthusiasm for the game and maniacal pursuit of victory. Trubisky has come across the same way during interviews and press conferences. He doesn’t care about the stats or the accolades. If the Bears don’t win, he doesn’t have any reason to feel good.
In many ways that’s what makes Brady great. He won’t settle for anything less than victory each and every week. When the quarterbacks sets that standard, the rest of the team will eventually follow. Showing ones enthusiasm on the field is another way to do that. Mitch interacts with his teammates in many different ways. He’ll celebrate with them in success and give them firm speeches when things aren’t going well.
That’s what a leader has to do. Of course nobody is expecting him to be Brady. That wouldn’t be fair. To know that he shares some traits is enough. Trubisky is going to carve his own path in the NFL. If it’s even half as successful as Brady’s, then Bears fans will be overjoyed beyond measure. In the meantime one must take Amukamara’s words carefully. Trubisky loves football and loves to win. That is a good thing.
