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RB Keaton Mitchell embraces fresh start with Chargers

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Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell shared his excitement about joining the team and working under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.

In his first media availability with the Chargers , running back Keaton Mitchell expressed high enthusiasm for his fresh start in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old signed a two-year, $9. 25 million contract in March after four seasons with the Ravens .

Mitchell was impressed by how quickly the Bolts showed interest in him after he hit the market. “Probably like 20 seconds… My agent told me, 'They want to get you on the Zoom right now. '” He praised the welcoming energy: “Just the energy they brought...

they called me just like that. So, just the energy and the welcome, it was great. ” The former East Carolina standout highlighted offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s impact.

“Just his passion and his interest in helping everybody. Everybody is dialed in... Definitely motivating to be in a room where I feel like I have a chance and a shot to do big things.