The recent retirement of long-time assistant coach John Mitchell from the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff didn’t just eliminate another member of the staff, but leaves a giant void as it pertains to the leadership within the organization.
At this point you’ve likely heard the credentials Mitchell had as both a player for Bear Bryant at Alabama, but also as a coach since 1994 for the black-and-gold. But when you want to know the true impact Mitchell had on the organization, you have to hear from the players he coaches.
Dale Lolley of the Steelers official website sat down with Aaron Smith and Chris Hoke to talk about what Mitchell was like as coach, and the impact he had on them as both players and men.