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(Dynasty) Rashard Mendenhall Owners (1 Viewer)

jacobo_moses

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So do you guys think as a Mendenhall Dynasty owner. You should just dump him for what you can get? Like even a 2nd or 3rd Rnd pick in a 32 team league. Which is like picks 64 through 96 in a rookie draft with IDP. I just don't like it when running backs try and come back from ACL surgery. It never works out too well.

Let me know what you guys are going if you are a Mendenhall Dynasty owner??

:wall: :bag: :no:

 
I guess Jeff I would pose this question too. Next year Mendenhall is in a contract year. So do the Steelers take his down year next year as still rehabbing from ACL surgery? And Franchise Tag him? I think Menenhall has a lot of question marks right now going into a contract year in 2012 coming off a major injury.

 
'jacobo_moses said:
I guess Jeff I would pose this question too. Next year Mendenhall is in a contract year. So do the Steelers take his down year next year as still rehabbing from ACL surgery? And Franchise Tag him? I think Menenhall has a lot of question marks right now going into a contract year in 2012 coming off a major injury.
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Mendenhall is still only 24 years old and is making approx $600k next year. He will be motivated to rehab and come back strong. Also, with the injury rumored to be "just" an ACL, he could return quicker than most expect.
 
For buyers, are you assuming he will come back and be able to be a strong contributor next season? If so, do you expect the Steelers to simply stand pat with Mendenhall and Redman as the main RBs?

If he won't be a strong contributor next season, his contract would seem to complicate matters. He is a free agent after next season. No way he deserves franchise tag money. If he won't be a strong contributor next season, the Steelers could just move on, draft or acquire another RB this offseason, and plan not to resign Mendenhall.

 
'Just Win Baby said:
For buyers, are you assuming he will come back and be able to be a strong contributor next season? If so, do you expect the Steelers to simply stand pat with Mendenhall and Redman as the main RBs?If he won't be a strong contributor next season, his contract would seem to complicate matters. He is a free agent after next season. No way he deserves franchise tag money. If he won't be a strong contributor next season, the Steelers could just move on, draft or acquire another RB this offseason, and plan not to resign Mendenhall.
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Mendenhall has put up 4.1 and 8.8 per for his career as a whole, has gotten it done at the goal line, and has played two of his three years behind a bad to very bad offensive line. He's still only 24 years old and can reasonably be expected to have 5-6 years left as a RB2 - with RB1 upside. On top of that the Steelers appear to be happy with him and have absolutely no one threatening to take meaningful carries at this point. He also has a ton of untapped FF potential as a receiving back (thus the upside).I suppose you might have been a seller before Sunday if you didn't like him, but no idea why anyone would be selling at his current price. He's a buy IMO.
 
'wdcrob said:
'Just Win Baby said:
For buyers, are you assuming he will come back and be able to be a strong contributor next season? If so, do you expect the Steelers to simply stand pat with Mendenhall and Redman as the main RBs?If he won't be a strong contributor next season, his contract would seem to complicate matters. He is a free agent after next season. No way he deserves franchise tag money. If he won't be a strong contributor next season, the Steelers could just move on, draft or acquire another RB this offseason, and plan not to resign Mendenhall.
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Mendenhall has put up 4.1 and 8.8 per for his career as a whole, has gotten it done at the goal line, and has played two of his three years behind a bad to very bad offensive line. He's still only 24 years old and can reasonably be expected to have 5-6 years left as a RB2 - with RB1 upside. On top of that the Steelers appear to be happy with him and have absolutely no one threatening to take meaningful carries at this point. He also has a ton of untapped FF potential as a receiving back (thus the upside).I suppose you might have been a seller before Sunday if you didn't like him, but no idea why anyone would be selling at his current price. He's a buy IMO.
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Interesting post, but you didn't answer either of the questions I asked or comment about the contract issue. Do you care to comment on those things?
 
'Just Win Baby said:
'wdcrob said:
'Just Win Baby said:
For buyers, are you assuming he will come back and be able to be a strong contributor next season? If so, do you expect the Steelers to simply stand pat with Mendenhall and Redman as the main RBs?If he won't be a strong contributor next season, his contract would seem to complicate matters. He is a free agent after next season. No way he deserves franchise tag money. If he won't be a strong contributor next season, the Steelers could just move on, draft or acquire another RB this offseason, and plan not to resign Mendenhall.
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Mendenhall has put up 4.1 and 8.8 per for his career as a whole, has gotten it done at the goal line, and has played two of his three years behind a bad to very bad offensive line. He's still only 24 years old and can reasonably be expected to have 5-6 years left as a RB2 - with RB1 upside. On top of that the Steelers appear to be happy with him and have absolutely no one threatening to take meaningful carries at this point. He also has a ton of untapped FF potential as a receiving back (thus the upside).I suppose you might have been a seller before Sunday if you didn't like him, but no idea why anyone would be selling at his current price. He's a buy IMO.
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Interesting post, but you didn't answer either of the questions I asked or comment about the contract issue. Do you care to comment on those things?
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What is the issue with his contract? Pittsburgh hasn't proven to be a particularly favorable situation for him this year and there are still 31 other teams in the league if the Steelers decide to move on. We have seen other RBs like Cedric Benson, Marshawn Lynch, Michael Turner and Darren Sproles change teams in recent years and still have productive seasons.
 
'Hoss_Cartwright said:
Has it been confirmed that he tore his ACL? I'm not seeing anything that says he did for sure. Are the MRI results back yet?
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NO it hasn't been confirmed yet. That's why in my Post I said "Possibly Torn ACL." ;) I'm still waiting to hear if its confirmed on the MRI Results that its a Torn ACL. Once I know via my Twitter account I will post it here.
 
'Inspiration said:
'Just Win Baby said:
'wdcrob said:
'Just Win Baby said:
For buyers, are you assuming he will come back and be able to be a strong contributor next season? If so, do you expect the Steelers to simply stand pat with Mendenhall and Redman as the main RBs?If he won't be a strong contributor next season, his contract would seem to complicate matters. He is a free agent after next season. No way he deserves franchise tag money. If he won't be a strong contributor next season, the Steelers could just move on, draft or acquire another RB this offseason, and plan not to resign Mendenhall.
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Mendenhall has put up 4.1 and 8.8 per for his career as a whole, has gotten it done at the goal line, and has played two of his three years behind a bad to very bad offensive line. He's still only 24 years old and can reasonably be expected to have 5-6 years left as a RB2 - with RB1 upside. On top of that the Steelers appear to be happy with him and have absolutely no one threatening to take meaningful carries at this point. He also has a ton of untapped FF potential as a receiving back (thus the upside).I suppose you might have been a seller before Sunday if you didn't like him, but no idea why anyone would be selling at his current price. He's a buy IMO.
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Interesting post, but you didn't answer either of the questions I asked or comment about the contract issue. Do you care to comment on those things?
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What is the issue with his contract? Pittsburgh hasn't proven to be a particularly favorable situation for him this year and there are still 31 other teams in the league if the Steelers decide to move on. We have seen other RBs like Cedric Benson, Marshawn Lynch, Michael Turner and Darren Sproles change teams in recent years and still have productive seasons.
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You make a good point. Maybe there is no issue. I just find the timing interesting, and wasn't sure how much people may tie his value to playing for the Steelers vs. going to an unknown situation.
 
No way to tell when he'll be back, but based on what's happened recently I'd think he'll either make it back for Week 1 or Week 7 after PUPing it. And since this is dynasty either option doesn't really impact my thinking.

No way of knowing what the Steelers will do with Mendenhall. They usually keep core players, but they may not be willing to pay a RB. Given how poor the Steelers line is and that they are a pass-first team I'm not to worried about him going to a worse situation in the short-run. He might even end up on a team where they throw him the ball.

But in the long-run leaving the Steelers could hurt him since the org is so good generally.

 
Well there is no ? that the Steelers Offensive Line has had injuries galore and not gelled well a lot of the season. Everyone keeps saying Redman is a better runner then Mendenhall anyway. I've watched a lot of the Steelers games and I don't agree with that claim. I will say this. Redman has gotten maybe 1 or 2 more yards on plays going up the middle. But Redman is bigger and stronger. Mendenhall looks to be more of the complete back. And has proven himself well enough in GL situations this year.

I think Mendenhall can still be a high end RB2 on most teams.

I mean on the one hand it is ACL surgery. On the other hand he is only 24. And I really believe that when someone in athletics tears their ACL in a non contact fashion. It means that ACL was worn and just couldn't handle the rigors of the athletics anymore. So when they get surgery it sometimes can help them overall fair a little better. (I'm just speculating somewhat here anyway.)

:popcorn:

 
'jacobo_moses said:
And I really believe that when someone in athletics tears their ACL in a non contact fashion. It means that ACL was worn and just couldn't handle the rigors of the athletics anymore. So when they get surgery it sometimes can help them overall fair a little better. (I'm just speculating somewhat here anyway.)
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You don't say.
 
Via Twitter:

@EdBouchette

I confirmed that Rashard Mendenhall has a torn ACL in his right knee. The only good news: No other damage. Surgery in 1-2 weeks. #steelers

 
Just saw this on Steelers Beat writer Twitter account

@EdBouchette

I confirmed that Rashard Mendenhall has a torn ACL in his right knee. The only good news: No other damage. Surgery in 1-2 weeks. #steelers

 
Looks like we posted this at the sametime Jeff. Oops. Oh well we will see how his recovery goes. This is bad timeing for his injury. Since 2012 was his contract year. Now he will just be trying to get to 100% all year (2012) Man that sucks. :wall:

 
Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Steelers

Rashard Mendenhall's right knee injury has been officially diagnosed as a torn ACL.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Mendenhall's knee sustained no other damage, and he will undergo surgery in 1-2 weeks. The news dings Pittsburgh's hopes of advancing through an AFC Playoffs sure to be fraught with inclement weather, but is hardly a death blow for the Steelers' pass-heavy offense. Mendenhall surpassed 20 carries in a game just once all season, and was at times outplayed by Isaac Redman. Although his injury is far less severe than Adrian Peterson's, Mendenhall will be in a race against time to be ready for Week 1 2012, and will be a candidate to begin the year on the PUP list.

Related: Isaac Redman

Source: Ed Bouchette on Twitter

Jan 2 - 4:15 PM

 
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I still disagree that REdman outplayed Mendenhall. I think they both were capable. But Mendenhall had the ability to get to the outside. Where as Redman could churn out 1 to 3 more yards on plays that didn't really have anywhere to go more so then MEndenhall. I don't really see that as outplaying one or the other. I still think the Steelers would rather have Mendy running the ball. I mean Redman fumbled twice against a crappy Browns Run defense. That doesn't exactly inspire confidence. :rolleyes:

 
I think this just means that they resign Mewelde Moore in the offseason. With Redman, Moore, Dwyer, and Clay (and Mendy rehabbing). I doubt they make a move for a free agent or use a draft pick in the first 3-4 rounds of the draft on a RB.

 
'Boone22 said:
I think this just means that they resign Mewelde Moore in the offseason. With Redman, Moore, Dwyer, and Clay (and Mendy rehabbing). I doubt they make a move for a free agent or use a draft pick in the first 3-4 rounds of the draft on a RB.
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Don't write off Baron Batch next season.
 
'Boone22 said:
I think this just means that they resign Mewelde Moore in the offseason. With Redman, Moore, Dwyer, and Clay (and Mendy rehabbing). I doubt they make a move for a free agent or use a draft pick in the first 3-4 rounds of the draft on a RB.
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Barron Batch will be in the mix as well, so Moore is still likely a candidate for the WW anyway. He was only re-signed last season because Batch's knee exploded in camp.
 
'5-ish Finkle said:
'Boone22 said:
I think this just means that they resign Mewelde Moore in the offseason. With Redman, Moore, Dwyer, and Clay (and Mendy rehabbing). I doubt they make a move for a free agent or use a draft pick in the first 3-4 rounds of the draft on a RB.
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Barron Batch will be in the mix as well, so Moore is still likely a candidate for the WW anyway. He was only re-signed last season because Batch's knee exploded in camp.
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Didn't he tear his knee up at the end of the season?
 
I'll be looking to trade Mendy, but not because of the injury. I see 3 huge other issues with me from the past 2 seasons:

1) pass first offense and ben doesnt even look to dump off to Mendy. I dont know how many times I saw Mendy standing wide open 0-10 yards downfield, and Ben tried forcing it into coverage anayways.

2) he is supposed to be a 3 down back, but usually gets gets pulled out on 3rd down.

3) the way he carries the ball scares the hell outta me. for the life of me, i dont understand how he doesnt fumble far more often.

 
Man from what a lot of you saying on this board Mendenhall is pretty worthless. If you haven't you should look at his highlights from last year. That year wasn't an abberation. The reason he is down this year is because of Big Ben finding a new toy in Antonio Brown. THey've become pretty pass happy. And also the O-line has not played well. But to be fair they've lost a lot of starters off and on to injury. So there has been a lot of juggling. Which makes it hard to gel just right.

here is a link for his highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GJAhQaRn5k

 
'jacobo_moses said:
Man from what a lot of you saying on this board Mendenhall is pretty worthless. If you haven't you should look at his highlights from last year. That year wasn't an abberation. The reason he is down this year is because of Big Ben finding a new toy in Antonio Brown. THey've become pretty pass happy. And also the O-line has not played well. But to be fair they've lost a lot of starters off and on to injury. So there has been a lot of juggling. Which makes it hard to gel just right. here is a link for his highlightshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GJAhQaRn5k
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A lot of folks, including Steeler fans, don't want to accept the FACT that the Steelers are a passing team now. The 70s are over and so are the days with Jerome Bettis.
 
'Hoss_Cartwright said:
'jacobo_moses said:
Man from what a lot of you saying on this board Mendenhall is pretty worthless. If you haven't you should look at his highlights from last year. That year wasn't an abberation. The reason he is down this year is because of Big Ben finding a new toy in Antonio Brown. THey've become pretty pass happy. And also the O-line has not played well. But to be fair they've lost a lot of starters off and on to injury. So there has been a lot of juggling. Which makes it hard to gel just right. here is a link for his highlightshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GJAhQaRn5k
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A lot of folks, including Steeler fans, don't want to accept the FACT that the Steelers are a passing team now. The 70s are over and so are the days with Jerome Bettis.
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True.Maybe being bounced from the playoffs bc they can't sustain a drive will force their focus to the offensive line......That, and protecting their QB
 
I was going to look to trade him this offseason if I could get decent value, solely because the Steelers pass so much, but now that he's hurt, you have to hold him.

As a Mendenhall owner, I think the best thing for him would be to get out of Pittsburgh. It's a new day, that's for sure.

 
'Bronx Bomber said:
'wiscstlatlmia said:
Here we go John Clay...Here we go? :scared:
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Redman, Dwyer, Clay, Batch...who is going to be the guy to back Mendenhall up with? And is there any other team with so many diverse opinions on who the best RB is? I'll can't wait for the preseason to see what shakes out
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Redman is the guy to own. Redman is a better version of Clay IMO. If it wasn't for the fumbles last week, there'd be no reason to doubt him and a lot more positive hype. Dwyer is an enigma and there is a reason why Redman beat him out.I wonder if Mendenhall + Redman gets you closer to RB2 value for Mendenhall.
 
I think he is a great buy low candidate right now... I was able to get him cheap so I bought him!

 
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