Mike Mitchell was suffering from a serious groin injury last season, but didn't use it as an excuse. Today, Mitchell identified some ways he can have a bigger impact this upcoming season. He needs to get healthy and learn the plays.
"My dad always says, there is a reason for failure, but never an excuse,"
Those words spoken by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Mike Mitchell to Steelers.com's Teresa Varley after the team's fourth session of their annual OTAs. Mitchell has definitely taken his father's words to heart. I am not sure about his family life growing up, but I'd venture to guess at some point he was exposed to a Suck-it-up-Buttercup Philosophy (SIUBP).