Safety Mike Mitchell had an injury plagued 2014 season with the Steelers. Despite his struggles, his 2015 campaign proved that an injury can be overcome and one can succeed. Today we will break down his 2014 season and how he struggled in his first year with Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed safety Mike Mitchell to a five-year, $25 million dollar contract on March 11, 2014. While many fans hoped that the former second-round pick would provide solid defensive coverage after the loss of Ryan Clark, this was not the case in his first year with the organization.