John Mitchell finalist for PFWA Lifetime Achievement Award
Former Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach John Mitchell has been nominated as a finalist for the Pro Football Writers of America Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award, given annually for lifetime achievement as an NFL assistant coach.
Mitchell retired on Feb. 15 after 29 seasons with the team. He had been with the team since 1994, winning two Super Bowls and four AFC Championship Games, and coaching five Pro Bowl defensive linemen: Casey Hampton, Cam Heyward, Brett Keisel, Aaron Smith and Joel Steed.
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