Resilient Bears' Trevis Gipson Aims to Rewrite His Story After a Challenging 2022
After a sensational seven-sack breakout season in 2021, Trevis Gipson had high hopes for 2022. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, and he faced some tough challenges. Rather than dwelling on the disappointment, Gipson is embracing the lessons learned and using them to fuel his comeback.
Acknowledging the areas of his game that needed improvement, Gipson maintains a positive outlook. "I'm appreciative for the parts of my game that got exposed," he said candidly. "When you get things exposed, you get a weakness exposed, you have no other choice but to strengthen it, and that gives me confidence going into this year, knowing especially that I put in the work."
To prepare for the upcoming season, Gipson took his training to Texas, subjecting himself to grueling workouts in scorching 100+ degree weather. His goal was to enhance his conditioning, allowing him to maintain a higher level of pass rush intensity in the crucial fourth quarter. The hard work and dedication he put in during those challenging training sessions are now becoming the foundation of his renewed focus.
Not content with just improving his conditioning, Gipson also worked diligently on his hand combat and rush finishing techniques. He's determined to turn those close encounters with quarterbacks from last season into actual sacks this time around. No longer satisfied with just getting near the QB, Gipson aims to close that gap and become a relentless force on the field.
Accepting that he fell short last year was tough for Gipson, but he didn't shy away from the truth. Looking in the mirror and taking ownership of his performance was a humbling experience. "It's always going to be trials and tribulations," he acknowledged, "but in those cases is when you really testify to what you're made of. I never backed down, I never went and ran away. I never pointed the finger either. That's the truth of it."
Now, with a determined mindset and the lessons of the past in his arsenal, Gipson is ready to rewrite his story. Bears fans can look forward to witnessing a resurgent edge rusher, hungry for redemption and eager to prove his true potential on the field.
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