For a variety of reasons, 2014 was a tough year for Mike Mitchell. He gritted his way through a pair of torn groins, his play reflected it, and his new fans didn’t always take too kindly to his play. He wound up telling fans to “kill yourself” and “die broke,” leading to an imposed social media suspension for the rest of the season.
Mitchell says he’s focusing less on the distractions this year, ignoring the hateful comments sent his way.
“I think last year I really cared too much about what outsiders thought about me,” he told Teresa Varley of Steelers.