From Jeff Dickerson at ESPN.com:

Chicago Bears rookie Mitchell Trubisky relishes the opportunity to speak with high-profile quarterbacks — past and present — about how to handle life in the NFL.

Trubisky, selected second overall by the Bears – said on Friday that Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck and Ben Roethlisberger are among the quarterbacks he has leaned on for advice since leaving North Carolina for the pros.
“I talked to Peyton throughout the pre-draft process about whether to come out for the draft or go back to school,” Trubisky said on ESPN 1000’s “Kap and Co. Show.”

“He gave me advice on that; as well as what the NFL is all about and what you have to do in order to succeed. I spoke with Luck about the same thing. I love talking to the guys around the league. I’m all about being a sponge and getting as much information as possible.”

Trubisky thinks arguably the best wisdom came from Roethlisberger, who like Manning, is a two-time Super Bowl champion.

“One of the best pieces of advice I got was from Ben Roethlisberger,” Trubisky said. “We have the same agent so I was able to throw with him when I was preparing for the draft. He said, ‘You just have to go in there and be yourself. You have to be confident in your abilities and what you bring to the table. And your career is going to go how you want it to go.

“It sounds cliché, but I think that really resonated with me because you have to take charge of your future, your plan, and what you want to bring to an organization. You have to go in there, be confident, shape things the way you want them to go and have a voice and then people will follow. That was huge for me.”


You can read more here.

The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation will be distributing grants in the cities and surrounding communities of each regular season away game for the Steelers during the 2017 NFL season including the Cleveland, Chicago, Baltimore, Kansas City, Detroit, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Houston areas.

Ben is inviting police and fire departments in these eight cities to submit proposals detailing their needs. In addition, the Foundation will continue to make grants to several police and fire department K-9 units in the Pittsburgh area following Super Bowl LII. If the Steelers make the post-season, a grant will also be distributed to a non-NFL market city.


The mission of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation is to support K-9 units of police and fire departments throughout the United States with a particular emphasis on support for service dogs in Pittsburgh, PA. Roethlisberger and the Foundation also strive to support Make-A-Wish. The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation distributed more than $150,000 in grants to K-9 units around the country during the 2016 NFL season, including $76,000 in the Pittsburgh community. The Foundation has distributed in excess of $1.65 million since 2007.

“We’re very fortunate to be in the position that we are able to help these K-9 units. The work that is performed by the dogs and their handlers as well as the bond that is formed is incredible. We’re just thrilled to do our small part.” — Ben.

Applications and supporting documents must be mailed and postmarked by August 15. Click HERE for all the details on how to apply!


Fans:

You can support future K-9 grants by purchasing candy on Sarris Candies’ website, (www.SarrisCandiesFundraising.com), using a special purchase code (77-7777). Sarris will donate 25 percent of the purchase price to the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation.


For more information about the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation or The Giving Back Fund, please contact Jessica Duffaut or visit www.givingback.org.

about this year’s ProCamps Ben Roethlisberger Youth Fantasy Experience Camp:


“My son Camden had a blast and learned alot! Ben and his family were absolutely great! And the Rooney’s thanks for letting Ben use the indoor practice field!!! It saved alot of us parents and grandparents from that heat!! Lol.. All in all it was a wonderful experience and a great way to spend Father’s Day!! We will be attending Ben’s future youth camps no doubt about it! #ClassActOnAndOffTheField” — Shawn Coulson.


Devon Ralph‏ @steelercrue
Maxwell got to meet @_BigBen7 today. @ProCamps did an amazing job as usual #Steelers



“We came to your camp today! Thank you Ben!!” — Kristy Jane.


“My son had ‘the best day ever!!!!!’ He was so nice to all the children and made a point to interact with as many as he could. The first of many we will be attending for sure!!!!” — Andrea Montroy.



“Thank you so much Ben for all you do for your team which to me is the best and all the kids you help all the time.” — Susan Cange.


“Wow, my two younger grandchildren were there today. What an experience for them!! Thanks for allowing your time to be spent with a lot of kids today.” — Jackie Domer.


Brooke Bestor‏ @BrookeBestor
3 generations of Steeler Nation after a great day at Pro camp! Thanks @_BigBen7


Deron Tatala‏ @Tally316
@_BigBen7 @sunnydelight @ProCamps Loving the experience! So thankful to share this with my son! #Veterans #FathersDay


Zachery Mezger‏ @coachzman
Had so much fun with @_BigBen7 today love ya bubba 😎


“This is just wonderful what you’re doing for these kids and the community. Thank you so much!” — Sandy Smith.



“Asher has been on the sidelines..one year, he played with Ben Jr. At age 6, it was his turn. Thank you for the time you took to show him how to pass. He is still doing it today. He is tiny but mighty. Thanks Ben!” — Cathy Chambers Pennybacker.


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