The San Francisco 49ers formally signed defensive tackle Earl Mitchell on Saturday, and he chatted with Bay Area media after it was official. The 49ers are coming off a 2-14 season, and Mitchell had contract offers from the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks, so naturally he got questions about what drew him to San Francisco.
Mitchell talked about the family environment the 49ers are building. He also talked about the respect he felt as he met with the team. However, he also cited the familiar faces in the organization.
Mitchell played for the Miami Dolphins the past three seasons, but prior to that he played for the Houston Texans from 2010 to 2013.