GOOD NEWS EVERYONE... Mendenhall to get ball at the stripe afterall (1 Viewer)

[SuperGreen]

per rotoworld:

Arians: Mendenhall will be goal-line back

Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said Thursday that Rashard Mendenhall will remain the goal-line back after all.

The report comes from ESPN 1250 Pittsburgh's Ken Laird, a reliable voice on Steelers matters in the past. Though coach Mike Tomlin indicated that Isaac Redman would receive an opportunity to nail down the short-yardage job, the Steelers may just be planning to use him on third- or fourth-and-short to save Mendehall's legs over the course of the game. Mendenhall remains a low-end RB1. Sep. 9 - 3:28 pm et

 

[Scooter71]

per rotoworld:Arians: Mendenhall will be goal-line back Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said Thursday that Rashard Mendenhall will remain the goal-line back after all.The report comes from ESPN 1250 Pittsburgh's Ken Laird, a reliable voice on Steelers matters in the past. Though coach Mike Tomlin indicated that Isaac Redman would receive an opportunity to nail down the short-yardage job, the Steelers may just be planning to use him on third- or fourth-and-short to save Mendehall's legs over the course of the game. Mendenhall remains a low-end RB1. Sep. 9 - 3:28 pm et

Whew.

 

[urbanhack]

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[skillz]

I guess we'll find out for sure on Sunday.

 

[thehornet]

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do you really want en email sent out for this?

 

[BeTheMatch]

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do you really want en email sent out for this?

Well, they sent one out when Redman was named to win the job.

 

[joffer]

SEND OUT THE EMAIL

 

[Clifford]

Is that not the same guy who made up a story about Mendenhall being injured?

 

[C-Bound]

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do you really want en email sent out for this?

I can't read it enough tbh

 

[Chaka]

Hooray for Zoidberg!

 

[TheFanatic]

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do you really want en email sent out for this?

Well, they sent one out when Redman was named to win the job.

Exactly. That was breaking news, this should be moreso since it centers around a guy who has actually done something in the league rather than an audition for a guy who hasn't...

 

[Godsbrother]

This will evolve as the season goes on. Both Mendenhall and Redman will get opportunities.

 

[nysportsfan]

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[BINGBING]

That e-mail helped me snag Mendy for pretty cheap in a trade yesterday. Thanks FBG's!!!!!!111!

 

[LaneOfSteel™]

Is that not the same guy who made up a story about Mendenhall being injured?

Nope, that was Mark Madden...

 

[Happy Ragnarok]

Once again, this is not news.

Redman was brought in in large part because Mendenhall was terrible at converting 3rd or 4th and 1-or-less type situations last year. The guy has a lot of skills, but moving a pile simply isn't one of them.

Goal to go inside the two and you're going to see a lot of (but by no means exclusively) Redman. Inside the red zone more generally? Depends on the package they run, but for most packages, Mendenhall's their guy.

Evolution of projections...

1600YFS/10TDs before the preseason.

1600YFS/10TDs after the Redman "news."

1600YFS/10TDs after this "correction."

 

[Jagov]

This will evolve as the season goes on. Both Mendenhall and Redman will get opportunities.

I believe that Dywer will also do more than most here expect

 

[Joe Bryant]

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Sent. This is big news for both Mendenhall and Redman.J

 

[Clifford]

This will evolve as the season goes on. Both Mendenhall and Redman will get opportunities.

I believe that Dywer will also do more than most here expect

Most here expect him to get fat sitting on the sidelines and possibly get suspended for weed. So that's a safe bet if by more you mean anything slightly positive.

 

[JbizzleMan]

Damn't...I should be expecting a retaliatory email any minute now after I prematurely sent some trash talk to a competitor.

 

[urbanhack]

SEND OUT THE EMAIL

do you really want en email sent out for this?

Well, they sent one out when Redman was named to win the job.

Exactly. That was breaking news....

Not really....

 

[Joe Bryant]

SEND OUT THE EMAIL

do you really want en email sent out for this?

Well, they sent one out when Redman was named to win the job.

Exactly. That was breaking news....

Not really....

There's always the balance there, hack, over what people want. Some complain we don't send enough as they want every little thing. Others complain that we send too much and they don't care if Mendenhall gets the goal line touches or not.Sure, when Peyton Manning hurts his knee, that's clearly breaking news and an easy one. But Tomlin saying something about Mendenhall losing goal line touches may not be for some people. So it's almost always a judgment call on my part. I try to balance giving the subscribers what they want and not overloading their email box. J

 

[urbanhack]

do you really want en email sent out for this?

Well, they sent one out when Redman was named to win the job.

Exactly. That was breaking news....

Not really....

There's always the balance there, hack, over what people want. Some complain we don't send enough as they want every little thing. Others complain that we send too much and they don't care if Mendenhall gets the goal line touches or not.Sure, when Peyton Manning hurts his knee, that's clearly breaking news and an easy one. But Tomlin saying something about Mendenhall losing goal line touches may not be for some people. So it's almost always a judgment call on my part. I try to balance giving the subscribers what they want and not overloading their email box. J

Oh..I completely understand. Can't imagine what you hit "delete" on and what you hit "send" on. Must be tough.

 

[buckeye35]

SEND OUT THE EMAIL

Sent. This is big news for both Mendenhall and Redman.J

I'm not sure this is big news, though I want these types of e-mails. My point is, I think we would all be a little naive to believe anything the Steelers' coaches have to say. Aren't these the same guys that sold us on Willie Parker getting 30 carries/game about this time last year? I don't think you can trust anything they say.

 

[jurb26]

So he will score 8 rushing TDs now, not 6. Big deal.

 

[Gr00vus]

Hooray for Zoidberg!

Up yours, Zoidberg, up where ever your species traditionally crams things.

 

[cubbie5150]

So he will score 8 rushing TDs now, not 6. Big deal.

 

[Chaka]

Hooray for Zoidberg!

Up yours, Zoidberg, up where ever your species traditionally crams things.

There's no part of that sentence I didn't like.

 

[Da Guru]

Did Shanny groom Tomlin?

 

[Steelfan7]

There's always the balance there, hack, over what people want. Some complain we don't send enough as they want every little thing. Others complain that we send too much and they don't care if Mendenhall gets the goal line touches or not.Sure, when Peyton Manning hurts his knee, that's clearly breaking news and an easy one. But Tomlin saying something about Mendenhall losing goal line touches may not be for some people. So it's almost always a judgment call on my part. I try to balance giving the subscribers what they want and not overloading their email box. J

The problem I have with the original email is that Tomlin never once stated that Redman was getting goal line touches.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

per rotoworld:Arians: Mendenhall will be goal-line back Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said Thursday that Rashard Mendenhall will remain the goal-line back after all.The report comes from ESPN 1250 Pittsburgh's Ken Laird, a reliable voice on Steelers matters in the past. Though coach Mike Tomlin indicated that Isaac Redman would receive an opportunity to nail down the short-yardage job, the Steelers may just be planning to use him on third- or fourth-and-short to save Mendehall's legs over the course of the game. Mendenhall remains a low-end RB1. Sep. 9 - 3:28 pm et

lol If some guy on the radio says so. Ignore what the coach said.

 

[BeTheMatch]

per rotoworld:Arians: Mendenhall will be goal-line back Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said Thursday that Rashard Mendenhall will remain the goal-line back after all.The report comes from ESPN 1250 Pittsburgh's Ken Laird, a reliable voice on Steelers matters in the past. Though coach Mike Tomlin indicated that Isaac Redman would receive an opportunity to nail down the short-yardage job, the Steelers may just be planning to use him on third- or fourth-and-short to save Mendehall's legs over the course of the game. Mendenhall remains a low-end RB1. Sep. 9 - 3:28 pm et

lol If some guy on the radio says so. Ignore what the coach said.

He was quoting the offensive coordinator.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Hooray for Zoidberg!

 

[gbill2004]

Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians explained that he wants Rashard Mendenhall in the game at the goal line because of his receiving ability.The Steelers want defenses to respect the threat of a pass inside the five-yard line. Isaac Redman is still considered the team's designated short-yardage back on third and fourth downs, but Mendenhall will receive the bulk of the goal-line carries. It's a fine distinction but an important one for fantasy leagues. Source: Washington Observer Reporter

 

[Joe Bryant]

There's always the balance there, hack, over what people want. Some complain we don't send enough as they want every little thing. Others complain that we send too much and they don't care if Mendenhall gets the goal line touches or not.

Sure, when Peyton Manning hurts his knee, that's clearly breaking news and an easy one. But Tomlin saying something about Mendenhall losing goal line touches may not be for some people. So it's almost always a judgment call on my part. I try to balance giving the subscribers what they want and not overloading their email box.

J

The problem I have with the original email is that Tomlin never once stated that Redman was getting goal line touches.

I was very clear Steelfan and went out of my way not to say anything that Tomlin didn't say.

Original email:

Hi Folks,

Quick note for any of you guys already working the waiver wire. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin made some news today talking about RB Isaac Redman saying he'd earned the opportunity to see time as the short yardage back. Tomlin said he's "going to get a chance to be featured there".

This is clearly bad news for Rashard Mendenhall but could be a great value for owners that can still grab Redman if you have room on the roster. Here is the link: http://www.steelersdepot.com/2010/09/steel...week-1-falcons/

Note that Tomlin says Redman has the opportunity. It'll be up to Redman to deliver. And to see if he can turn success there into vulturing goal line TDs. But wanted to give you the headsup in case you were looking for an edge.

Thanks to Footballguy Daniel Schneider for the headsup there. Have a great rest of your Tuesday.

J

I even stressed that Tomlin said it was just an "opportunity" and then said we'd have to see if that could turn into vulturing goal line TDs.Would you have said it differently in the email?

J

 

[Steelfan7]

There's always the balance there, hack, over what people want. Some complain we don't send enough as they want every little thing. Others complain that we send too much and they don't care if Mendenhall gets the goal line touches or not.

Sure, when Peyton Manning hurts his knee, that's clearly breaking news and an easy one. But Tomlin saying something about Mendenhall losing goal line touches may not be for some people. So it's almost always a judgment call on my part. I try to balance giving the subscribers what they want and not overloading their email box.

J

The problem I have with the original email is that Tomlin never once stated that Redman was getting goal line touches.

I was very clear Steelfan and went out of my way not to say anything that Tomlin didn't say.

Original email:

Hi Folks,

Quick note for any of you guys already working the waiver wire. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin made some news today talking about RB Isaac Redman saying he'd earned the opportunity to see time as the short yardage back. Tomlin said he's "going to get a chance to be featured there".

This is clearly bad news for Rashard Mendenhall but could be a great value for owners that can still grab Redman if you have room on the roster. Here is the link: http://www.steelersdepot.com/2010/09/steel...week-1-falcons/

Note that Tomlin says Redman has the opportunity. It'll be up to Redman to deliver. And to see if he can turn success there into vulturing goal line TDs. But wanted to give you the headsup in case you were looking for an edge.

Thanks to Footballguy Daniel Schneider for the headsup there. Have a great rest of your Tuesday.

J

I even stressed that Tomlin said it was just an "opportunity" and then said we'd have to see if that could turn into vulturing goal line TDs.Would you have said it differently in the email?

J

I would have never put in the title the words "Goaline vulture". I know your intentions were good, but nowadays the media too many times takes a qoute from a coach or player and spins it and speculates what they interpret what the coach/player said instead of just stating the exact quote. I believe Redman will get a few tds, but only because Mendenhall neeeds a rest not because he became a goaline vulture.