Emotions Unveiled: Trevis Gipson Reflects on Outstanding Preseason Performance
In the Bears' opening preseason skirmish, all eyes were on defensive end Trevis Gipson, whose surprising placement at the bottom of the depth chart caught fans off guard. However, Gipson's performance on Saturday against the Titans may soon change those perceptions.
Found at the tail end of the depth chart, behind even undrafted rookie D'Anthony Jones, Gipson's placement initially seemed puzzling. He and the team both yearned for a more consistent display, yet no one expected him to be buried so deep.
But Saturday's showdown saw Gipson taking the field like he owned it, haunting the Titans' backfield and ending the day with a commendable stat line: five tackles (tied for second on the team), one sack, three QB hits, and several QB pressures that won't appear on the stat sheet but were felt nonetheless.
One might imagine this demotion on the depth chart would stoke Gipson's fire, but when asked post-game, he said:
«I light my own fire if I'm being honest with you. I've been doubted my whole life. I've never let anybody on the outside world determine my faith, my faith in God or my faith in my hard work.»
While pleased with the plays he made and recognizing his contribution to the team's victory, Gipson was quick to focus on the plays he didn't make, lamenting that he should've had more than one sack: «I got too close too many times.»
His counterpart on the defensive line, Terrell Lewis, also had a strong game, highlighted by a remarkable strip sack. Some speculate that Lewis might be a hurdle to Gipson's place on the team, but Gipson doesn't dwell on Lewis' success. He celebrates it, saying:
«I think comparison is the thief of joy. When I see other players doing good things, all I'm doing is cheering them on, I'm saluting, I'm happy for them. I can't look left and right, I've gotta look myself in the mirror and just come to work every day like y'all do.»
The connection between Gipson and Lewis goes back to the 2020 Senior Bowl, a time filled with camaraderie and laughter. Gipson would love to see both himself and Lewis on the roster but is philosophical about the business's competitive nature:
«You know, the league is so wide, if we don't make this team, it is what it is, but I'm just glad to see his cup runneth over, and mine too.»
Gipson departed Saturday's game with a cocktail of emotions. Joy mingled with disappointment, gratitude meshed with ambition. Despite a satisfying breakthrough for a sack and a chance to showcase his signature Thor hammer sack celebration, Gipson's self-reflection was immediate and clear-headed:
«I'm not gonna be on this pedestal too long. I'm gonna get back to work tomorrow, because that's only preseason one.»
These words provide a glimpse into the mindset of a player determined to make an impact in the regular season. The preseason victory was sweet, but for Gipson, it's only the beginning. His eye is on the future, and he's ready to forge ahead, one play at a time.
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