What’s Next for the Steelers After the Mike Mitchell Signing?

March 12, 2014   ·   Curt Popejoy   ·   Jump to comments

The first shoe has dropped for the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency. It is unusual for Steelers fans to have something to cheer about so early in the offseason. However, the Steelers made a significant move on Tuesday by signing Former Oakland Raiders and Carolina Panthers safety Mike Mitchell.
The news broke when Mitchell himself sent out this tweet:
Seems like an excited young man, and rightfully so. Mitchell came to the Panthers on a one-year contract and made the most of his opportunity. After stepping in for an injury, Mitchell parlayed his time into 14 starts in 2013. He turned in 66 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, eight passes defended and four interceptions. Those numbers would have ranked him first on the team in interceptions and third in sacks last season.
Looking over some draft notes, Mitchell's path into the league was a bit unusual. Mitchell didn't get an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine, and was very much an unknown. However, in the most stereotypical way p...

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