Mendenhall played his last game for Pittsburgh? (1 Viewer)

[JohnnyU]

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers "do not believe (Rashard Mendenhall) will be of much use" during the 2012 season.

The Post-Gazette even suggests Mendenhall, who tore his right ACL on January 1, may have played his last down for the Steelers. Mendenhall is entering a contract year, and the gloomy reports on his 2012 outlook suggest his knee injury may have been more extensive than team has let on. Writes reliable beat reporter Ed Bouchette, "Sources told me that the Steelers will not count on Mendenhall returning to form until at least the 2013 season." Mar 19 - 6:45 PM

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://plus.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=115416

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4652/rashard-mendenhall

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Pretty much how I felt towards the injury since it happened.

He wasn't going to be ready for 2012 on time and is in the last year of his contract.

Just makes sense to let him go giving all the issues surrounding his play, his contract and the teams situation.

 

[djmich]

Why haven't they brought in Bush or BJGE. They really going to roll with just Redman.

 

[inzanitee]

Why haven't they brought in Bush or BJGE. They really going to roll with just Redman.

Or draft someone.

 

[KellysHeroes]

Kind of knew, just wish this didn't come out tillafter rookie drafts

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Why haven't they brought in Bush or BJGE. They really going to roll with just Redman.

those guys are not really any better than him.I suspect Redman gets most of the looks, and they roll in some of Swyer/Spann/Batch etc. for COP.Pitt has too many other needs and are up against the cap.they could draft someone but Redmans been in the system long enuff to capture the bulk of the carries in 2012.

 

[duaneok66]

they will draft someone to help out - hard to sign someone with the Wallace situation in limbo.

 

[pghrob]

They have some good young competition in Batch and Dwyer and Clay and Spann. But they do seem to need to try and get some other "tested" backs.

Still unsigned free agents:

Justin Forsett?

Michael Bush?

Ryan Grant?

BJGE?

Cedric Benson?

Joe Addai?

Who else?

 

[pghrob]

they will draft someone to help out - hard to sign someone with the Wallace situation in limbo.

Great points. Whomever else they bring in to foster optimum competition, they are going to need to be minimal investment type players.Not sure who that would be. Definitely can find another body via the draft - but would seem that they need a veteran presence.

 

[HAM]

As a dynasty this is terrible news. Been trying to sell him off as RB20-25 value. Had no biters then.. Now it's sit and wait. Hopefully he just sits entire season and comes back next year. Still only be 25 and change for the 2013 season

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Great points. Whomever else they bring in to foster optimum competition, they are going to need to be minimal investment type players.Not sure who that would be. Definitely can find another body via the draft - but would seem that they need a veteran presence.

If they really think he's shelved til '13 they'll probably just bring back broke a#@$ Mewelde Moore at the vet minimum. Let Redman/Dwyer handle most of the heavy lifting and split the 3rd down/come from behind duties between Batch/Moore.

 

[The Hank]

They have some good young competition in Batch and Dwyer and Clay and Spann. But they do seem to need to try and get some other "tested" backs. Still unsigned free agents:Justin Forsett? Michael Bush? Ryan Grant? BJGE?Cedric Benson?Joe Addai?Who else?

All of these guys are plodders except for Forsett.The Steelers currently have 3 bigger backs on their roster right now under contract (Redman, Dwyer, Clay)I think that he would be the most likely guy to be added to the roster out of this group. Someone who can catch out of the backfield that could operate similar to Mewelde Moore. Possibly Joseph Addai for his pass blocking capabilities.However, knowing how the Steelers operate in free agency, they are much more likely to add a RB in the draft or an UDFA type.

 

[Touchdown There]

They have some good young competition in Batch and Dwyer and Clay and Spann. But they do seem to need to try and get some other "tested" backs. Still unsigned free agents:Justin Forsett? Michael Bush? Ryan Grant? BJGE?Cedric Benson?Joe Addai?Who else?

Kevin Smith?

 

[Carolina Hustler]

How much is J-Stewy scheduled to make? Maybe they could trade for him and resign him to something new next season.. Seems the panthers are a RB heavy at the moment.. 2nd rounder for Stewy?

 

[dickey moe]

Ronnie Brown 2.0

 

[BigSteelThrill]

How much is J-Stewy scheduled to make? Maybe they could trade for him and resign him to something new next season.. Seems the panthers are a RB heavy at the moment.. 2nd rounder for Stewy?

He gets a little too banged up. They would sit on a 2nd until at least the draft to see what happens. So a 3rd this year is as high as I could see it could go today.

 

[Carolina Hustler]

How much is J-Stewy scheduled to make? Maybe they could trade for him and resign him to something new next season.. Seems the panthers are a RB heavy at the moment.. 2nd rounder for Stewy?

He gets a little too banged up. They would sit on a 2nd until at least the draft to see what happens. So a 3rd this year is as high as I could see it could go today.

Disagree... All RB's get banged up..And, Stewart for one year at what is on the end of his rookie contract (considering Pitts may need help staying under the cap) is worth more than a mid to late second rounder...Who could you grab late in the second that you'd rather have?

 

[menobrown]

And, Stewart for one year at what is on the end of his rookie contract (considering Pitts may need help staying under the cap) is worth more than a mid to late second rounder...Who could you grab late in the second that you'd rather have?

Stewart as a one year rental is worth nothing remotely close to a second round pick. Rb's are just not that valued and no team will give up a second rounder for one year of Stewart. I don't even think they could get a third rounder for him in this years draft. If he's still on their roster during training camp and some desperate team suffers enough injuries and that perfect situation took place I could see Carolina getting a third rounder in the 2013 draft for him as a one year rental.Next let's say Stewart agrees to a new deal condition of his trade. His value still takes a hit. Look at this way. Ryan Williams was a high second round pick last year and got a 4 year deal averaging $1.25 million a year. Leshoure also picked in the round but later got a 4 year deal averaging about $750,000 a year. So contractually speaking any team taking a RB in the second round should get that players rights for 4 years at a cost around the million per year range give or take a few hundred thousand. They are great bargains. Stewart's more proven than those guys but he's going to want considerably more money. I just don't think he's going to be that appealing to a team to give up a high pick and a lot of money when the alternative is a cheap second or third rounder. #1 WR's are harder to come by and I don't see anyone giving up a #1 and money for Wallace, at least not yet.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

How much is J-Stewy scheduled to make? Maybe they could trade for him and resign him to something new next season.. Seems the panthers are a RB heavy at the moment.. 2nd rounder for Stewy?

He gets a little too banged up. They would sit on a 2nd until at least the draft to see what happens. So a 3rd this year is as high as I could see it could go today.

Disagree... All RB's get banged up..And, Stewart for one year at what is on the end of his rookie contract (considering Pitts may need help staying under the cap) is worth more than a mid to late second rounder...Who could you grab late in the second that you'd rather have?

Stewart is also more proven.I'm not saying he isn't worth the 2nd, just that Pittsburgh wont move the 2nd for him before the draft.

 

[zamboni]

They have some good young competition in Batch and Dwyer and Clay and Spann. But they do seem to need to try and get some other "tested" backs. Still unsigned free agents:Justin Forsett? Michael Bush? Ryan Grant? BJGE?Cedric Benson?Joe Addai?Who else?

Kevin Smith?

I was thinking the same thing, but I think he re-ups with the Lions. Seems to have a lot of loyalty there.

 

[Bears_Man2]

I think Dwyer really emerges as a very good 2-down back there in 2012.

 

[Awful Waffle]

Sucks for him but selfishly as an Isaac Redman owner, I'm not too upset.

 

[duaneok66]

Redman will get competition shortly.

 

[stbugs]

And, Stewart for one year at what is on the end of his rookie contract (considering Pitts may need help staying under the cap) is worth more than a mid to late second rounder...Who could you grab late in the second that you'd rather have?

Stewart as a one year rental is worth nothing remotely close to a second round pick. Rb's are just not that valued and no team will give up a second rounder for one year of Stewart. I don't even think they could get a third rounder for him in this years draft. If he's still on their roster during training camp and some desperate team suffers enough injuries and that perfect situation took place I could see Carolina getting a third rounder in the 2013 draft for him as a one year rental.Next let's say Stewart agrees to a new deal condition of his trade. His value still takes a hit. Look at this way. Ryan Williams was a high second round pick last year and got a 4 year deal averaging $1.25 million a year. Leshoure also picked in the round but later got a 4 year deal averaging about $750,000 a year. So contractually speaking any team taking a RB in the second round should get that players rights for 4 years at a cost around the million per year range give or take a few hundred thousand. They are great bargains. Stewart's more proven than those guys but he's going to want considerably more money. I just don't think he's going to be that appealing to a team to give up a high pick and a lot of money when the alternative is a cheap second or third rounder. #1 WR's are harder to come by and I don't see anyone giving up a #1 and money for Wallace, at least not yet.

Interesting that you bring up cheaper guys who have also done nothing for their teams and quite honestly, may never do anything. Sure, a RB in the 2nd round that becomes a solid starter is a cheaper option, but if they do what most draft picks do and don't really contribute (pretty sure only 50% of 1st round picks become contributors, so late 2nds are probably 25-30%) it does the team no good to be cheap.Personally, I think a solid running game is important to the Steelers and if they could move a late 2nd for Stewart, a good RB who is also a good receiver, I would do it. Not sure the Panthers are even shopping him, but with the cap where it is, Stewart wouldn't really cost a lot and would be far more likely to benefit them greatly than a late 2nd round RB (assuming they want to fill the Mendy hole).

 

[Tau837]

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Sure, a RB in the 2nd round that becomes a solid starter is a cheaper option, but if they do what most draft picks do and don't really contribute (pretty sure only 50% of 1st round picks become contributors, so late 2nds are probably 25-30%) it does the team no good to be cheap.Personally, I think a solid running game is important to the Steelers and if they could move a late 2nd for Stewart, a good RB who is also a good receiver, I would do it. Not sure the Panthers are even shopping him, but with the cap where it is, Stewart wouldn't really cost a lot and would be far more likely to benefit them greatly than a late 2nd round RB (assuming they want to fill the Mendy hole).

Last 5 years.Steelers 2nd round picks...Marcus GilbertJason Worilds (Tomlin overrode the scouting department for Sean Lee)Mike Wallace (Trade down in 2nd fetched Wallace and G Kraig Urbik who now starts for the Bills)Limas SweedLamaar Woodleyand 2nd round RBs...Ryan WilliamsShane VereenMikel LeshoureDaniel ThomasToby GerhartBen TateMontario HardestyLeSean McCoyMatt FortéRay RiceKenny IronsChris HenryBrandon JacksonGotta think the Steelers pass on that trade offer. All things considered.

 

[Inspiration]

Have there been any other high-profile players who have missed an entire season due to an ACL injury sustained in the prior year? I don't doubt that beat writers have a better handle on a team than the average fan, but given the recoveries we have seem from ACL tears in recent years, it seems hard to believe that Mendenhall wouldn't play a single down in 2012.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Have there been any other high-profile players who have missed an entire season due to an ACL injury sustained in the prior year? I don't doubt that beat writers have a better handle on a team than the average fan, but given the recoveries we have seem from ACL tears in recent years, it seems hard to believe that Mendenhall wouldn't play a single down in 2012.

It fits in with Rashards modus operandi.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Sure, a RB in the 2nd round that becomes a solid starter is a cheaper option, but if they do what most draft picks do and don't really contribute (pretty sure only 50% of 1st round picks become contributors, so late 2nds are probably 25-30%) it does the team no good to be cheap.

Personally, I think a solid running game is important to the Steelers and if they could move a late 2nd for Stewart, a good RB who is also a good receiver, I would do it. Not sure the Panthers are even shopping him, but with the cap where it is, Stewart wouldn't really cost a lot and would be far more likely to benefit them greatly than a late 2nd round RB (assuming they want to fill the Mendy hole).

Last 5 years.Steelers 2nd round picks...

Marcus Gilbert

Jason Worilds (Tomlin overrode the scouting department for Sean Lee)

Mike Wallace (Trade down in 2nd fetched Wallace and G Kraig Urbik who now starts for the Bills)

Limas Sweed

Lamaar Woodley

and 2nd round RBs...

Ryan Williams

Shane Vereen

Mikel Leshoure

Daniel Thomas

Toby Gerhart

Ben Tate

Montario Hardesty

LeSean McCoy

Matt Forté

Ray Rice

Kenny Irons

Chris Henry

Brandon Jackson

Gotta think the Steelers pass on that. All things considered.

You think theyre passing on that?

 

[Kenny Powers]

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers "do not believe (Rashard Mendenhall) will be of much use" during the 2012 season.

The Post-Gazette even suggests Mendenhall, who tore his right ACL on January 1, may have played his last down for the Steelers. Mendenhall is entering a contract year, and the gloomy reports on his 2012 outlook suggest his knee injury may have been more extensive than team has let on. Writes reliable beat reporter Ed Bouchette, "Sources told me that the Steelers will not count on Mendenhall returning to form until at least the 2013 season." Mar 19 - 6:45 PM

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://plus.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=115416

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4652/rashard-mendenhall

A lot of "ifs, ands, & buts" in there. No way he's ready during the first half of the season. Assuming he begins to get the most carries week 12 on, that would go in line with "not being of much use in 2012" as well as "not returning to form until 2013"Not much to see here, methinks

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Sure, a RB in the 2nd round that becomes a solid starter is a cheaper option, but if they do what most draft picks do and don't really contribute (pretty sure only 50% of 1st round picks become contributors, so late 2nds are probably 25-30%) it does the team no good to be cheap.

Personally, I think a solid running game is important to the Steelers and if they could move a late 2nd for Stewart, a good RB who is also a good receiver, I would do it. Not sure the Panthers are even shopping him, but with the cap where it is, Stewart wouldn't really cost a lot and would be far more likely to benefit them greatly than a late 2nd round RB (assuming they want to fill the Mendy hole).

Last 5 years.Steelers 2nd round picks...

Marcus Gilbert

Jason Worilds (Tomlin overrode the scouting department for Sean Lee)

Mike Wallace (Trade down in 2nd fetched Wallace and G Kraig Urbik who now starts for the Bills)

Limas Sweed

Lamaar Woodley

and 2nd round RBs...

Ryan Williams

Shane Vereen

Mikel Leshoure

Daniel Thomas

Toby Gerhart

Ben Tate

Montario Hardesty

LeSean McCoy

Matt Forté

Ray Rice

Kenny Irons

Chris Henry

Brandon Jackson

Gotta think the Steelers pass on that. All things considered.

You think theyre passing on that?

I think they are passing on trading away their 2nd round pick. As I had been stating - but edited the post to be clear.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Sure, a RB in the 2nd round that becomes a solid starter is a cheaper option, but if they do what most draft picks do and don't really contribute (pretty sure only 50% of 1st round picks become contributors, so late 2nds are probably 25-30%) it does the team no good to be cheap.

Personally, I think a solid running game is important to the Steelers and if they could move a late 2nd for Stewart, a good RB who is also a good receiver, I would do it. Not sure the Panthers are even shopping him, but with the cap where it is, Stewart wouldn't really cost a lot and would be far more likely to benefit them greatly than a late 2nd round RB (assuming they want to fill the Mendy hole).

Last 5 years.Steelers 2nd round picks...

Marcus Gilbert

Jason Worilds (Tomlin overrode the scouting department for Sean Lee)

Mike Wallace (Trade down in 2nd fetched Wallace and G Kraig Urbik who now starts for the Bills)

Limas Sweed

Lamaar Woodley

and 2nd round RBs...

Ryan Williams

Shane Vereen

Mikel Leshoure

Daniel Thomas

Toby Gerhart

Ben Tate

Montario Hardesty

LeSean McCoy

Matt Forté

Ray Rice

Kenny Irons

Chris Henry

Brandon Jackson

Gotta think the Steelers pass on that. All things considered.

You think theyre passing on that?

I think they are passing on trading away their 2nd round pick. As I had been stating - but edited the post to be clear.

Not sure what you edited, but your portrayal of our #2 picks was kind at best. Woodley was a grand slam, but Wallace was a 3rd, Sweed was a total bust, Worilds is a work in progress that seems good enough but nothing special, and Gilbert needs another couple years.I wouldnt trade a 2nd for Stewart, but our 2nd round drafting hasnt been off the charts.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

but Wallace was a 3rd,

Steelers traded their 2nd, for two 3rd round picks that were Wallace and Urbik. That is the end result of the 2nd round pick, however you slice it.And while the RBs listed have four 2nd rounders from last year that it is too early to grade...

the rest of them are batting a far better clip then the 25% posted by the guy I quoted.

Especially considering the absolute monster hits on the big three. That's probably a cool 50% clip.

Toby Gerhart

Ben Tate

Montario Hardesty

LeSean McCoy

Matt Forté

Ray Rice

Kenny Irons

Chris Henry

Brandon Jackson

 

[cstu]

Are the Steelers going to cut him?

 

[Cookiemonster]

One more point for trading for Stewart... you also get exclusive bargaining rights for a year. He comes cheap this year, but could be retained as a FA if the Steelers offer him a good enough contract when caps go up in 2013. RBs will still be worth 1/2 that of a premier position, so shouldn't break the bank.

 

[Prussian]

Of course, I just picked him up in trade two days ago.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Of course, I just picked him up in trade two days ago.

Nice buy. Whole lotta illogical speculation based off the GMs comment that they don't want to count on a player coming of an ACL the previous season. We've got guys coming off ####### achilles tears in seven months now, but somehow Mendenhall's simple ACL (IIRC it was reported as good news that it was clean) is going to take 21 months?

The Rotoworldization of the regular press continues.

 

[Carolina Hustler]

And, Stewart for one year at what is on the end of his rookie contract (considering Pitts may need help staying under the cap) is worth more than a mid to late second rounder...Who could you grab late in the second that you'd rather have?

Stewart as a one year rental is worth nothing remotely close to a second round pick. Rb's are just not that valued and no team will give up a second rounder for one year of Stewart. I don't even think they could get a third rounder for him in this years draft. If he's still on their roster during training camp and some desperate team suffers enough injuries and that perfect situation took place I could see Carolina getting a third rounder in the 2013 draft for him as a one year rental.Next let's say Stewart agrees to a new deal condition of his trade. His value still takes a hit. Look at this way. Ryan Williams was a high second round pick last year and got a 4 year deal averaging $1.25 million a year. Leshoure also picked in the round but later got a 4 year deal averaging about $750,000 a year. So contractually speaking any team taking a RB in the second round should get that players rights for 4 years at a cost around the million per year range give or take a few hundred thousand. They are great bargains. Stewart's more proven than those guys but he's going to want considerably more money. I just don't think he's going to be that appealing to a team to give up a high pick and a lot of money when the alternative is a cheap second or third rounder. #1 WR's are harder to come by and I don't see anyone giving up a #1 and money for Wallace, at least not yet.

Steelers pick late. 57th overall pick...Late second rounder, picking up a very good veteran RB, for what would be a lower cap hit comparatively.. Let them deal with the contract next season..Point is, he's a great back, with low mileage, still relatively young.Helps bring talent and veteran leadership to the position while not greatly impacting the cap 2012..

 

[Carolina Hustler]

but Wallace was a 3rd,

Steelers traded their 2nd, for two 3rd round picks that were Wallace and Urbik. That is the end result of the 2nd round pick, however you slice it.And while the RBs listed have four 2nd rounders from last year that it is too early to grade...

the rest of them are batting a far better clip then the 25% posted by the guy I quoted.

Especially considering the absolute monster hits on the big three. That's probably a cool 50% clip.

Toby Gerhart

Ben Tate

Montario Hardesty

LeSean McCoy

Matt Forté

Ray Rice

Kenny Irons

Chris Henry

Brandon Jackson

There are only 2 guys on the list that were picked late enough for the Steelers 2012 second rounder who match Stewart's skill level

 

[BigSteelThrill]

but Wallace was a 3rd,

Steelers traded their 2nd, for two 3rd round picks that were Wallace and Urbik. That is the end result of the 2nd round pick, however you slice it.And while the RBs listed have four 2nd rounders from last year that it is too early to grade...

the rest of them are batting a far better clip then the 25% posted by the guy I quoted.

Especially considering the absolute monster hits on the big three. That's probably a cool 50% clip.

Toby Gerhart

Ben Tate

Montario Hardesty

LeSean McCoy

Matt Forté

Ray Rice

Kenny Irons

Chris Henry

Brandon Jackson

There are only 2 guys on the list that were picked late enough for the Steelers 2012 second rounder who match Stewart's skill level

RBs taken by the 10th pick of round 3 as well...Demarco Murray

Stevan Ridley

Shonn Greene

Glen Coffey

Kevin Smith

Jamaal Charles

Lorenzo Booker

 

[JohnnyU]

The Rotoworldization of the regular press continues.

Not only Rotoworld, but ED BOUCHETTE of the Post Gazette also said he may have played his last game for the Steelers. He's covered the Steelers for last 27 years.

 

[stbugs]

but Wallace was a 3rd,

Steelers traded their 2nd, for two 3rd round picks that were Wallace and Urbik. That is the end result of the 2nd round pick, however you slice it.And while the RBs listed have four 2nd rounders from last year that it is too early to grade...

the rest of them are batting a far better clip then the 25% posted by the guy I quoted.

Especially considering the absolute monster hits on the big three. That's probably a cool 50% clip.

Toby Gerhart

Ben Tate

Montario Hardesty

LeSean McCoy

Matt Forté

Ray Rice

Kenny Irons

Chris Henry

Brandon Jackson

Don't worry about Wallace and you forgot Brian Leonard, but I do agree on RBs in the 2nd round. More better ones than I thought, but the 25-30% is probably still accurate for a late 2nd round pick (for all 32 teams, not just the Steelers, who have drafted better than most). I think the RBs are like Guards/Centers, they don't go early unless they are the best graded in years, so the 2nd round is probably better for those positions than folks like QBs, Tackles, etc., who go earlier than most, i.e. the % of NFL starters year to year at every position in the draft is the same, but QBs usually go before RBs, so late second round QBs probably bust more than late 2nd round RBs. Probably why the Steelers do better in the draft, they realize at the end of the 1st, the best C like Pouncey is better than taking the 3rd or 4th T and taking Woodley at LB in the 2nd is better than just taking the next DL.Anyway, pretty sure Yudkin did some research and 50% of 1st rounders make it and it drops off every round after that, so late 2nd round picks aren't 50% regardless. My point is with the draft average, even at 50% in your example, means that you have a 50% chance at getting nothing. I think Stewart is better than you think and on the Steelers, could actually be as good as your "hits" on the list. He has averaged 4.8 ypc over his career (including an off year of 4.3 ypc in 2010 with the horrid passing game) and last year really shined at catching the ball out of the backfield last year (I watched most of the Panthers games).

While you may disagree, if the Steelers keep Wallace (i.e. same passing game), I would take Stewart for their 2nd because I think he would be a huge step up for the Steelers over Redman. Not saying that as a homer, saying that as a Stewart fan that would enjoy seeing him get the full starter role somewhere and exploding.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

forgot Brian Leonard,

It had him listed as FullBack... probably some other FBs skipped as well.And had I included 2006 only two more names would be listed; Lendale White and Maurice Jones-Drew.

I think Stewart is better than you think

I think Stewart is dandy. I even stated to Hustler they would drop a 3rd rounder for him. But didn't Stewart get a 20 million/5year deal? Isn't he set to make about 4+ million this year? (I ask because I dont really know much of his $ specifics.)

 

[stbugs]

but Wallace was a 3rd,

Steelers traded their 2nd, for two 3rd round picks that were Wallace and Urbik. That is the end result of the 2nd round pick, however you slice it.And while the RBs listed have four 2nd rounders from last year that it is too early to grade...

the rest of them are batting a far better clip then the 25% posted by the guy I quoted.

Especially considering the absolute monster hits on the big three. That's probably a cool 50% clip.

Toby Gerhart

Ben Tate

Montario Hardesty

LeSean McCoy

Matt Forté

Ray Rice

Kenny Irons

Chris Henry

Brandon Jackson

There are only 2 guys on the list that were picked late enough for the Steelers 2012 second rounder who match Stewart's skill level

RBs taken by the 10th pick of round 3 as well...Demarco Murray

Stevan Ridley

Shonn Greene

Glen Coffey

Kevin Smith

Jamaal Charles

Lorenzo Booker

Not sure this bunch is helping you. Charles is solid, although we have to see how he comes back and Murray could be, but right now, pretty sure I would rather have Stewart than all of the above if I were Pittsburgh.

 

[Godsbrother]

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers "do not believe (Rashard Mendenhall) will be of much use" during the 2012 season.

The Post-Gazette even suggests Mendenhall, who tore his right ACL on January 1, may have played his last down for the Steelers. Mendenhall is entering a contract year, and the gloomy reports on his 2012 outlook suggest his knee injury may have been more extensive than team has let on. Writes reliable beat reporter Ed Bouchette, "Sources told me that the Steelers will not count on Mendenhall returning to form until at least the 2013 season." Mar 19 - 6:45 PM

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://plus.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=115416

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4652/rashard-mendenhall

A lot of "ifs, ands, & buts" in there. No way he's ready during the first half of the season. Assuming he begins to get the most carries week 12 on, that would go in line with "not being of much use in 2012" as well as "not returning to form until 2013"Not much to see here, methinks

Colbert said months ago that a RB with Mendenhall's injury needed at least an entire season to heal and it was very unlikely Mendenhall would start the season, if he even returns at all. So nothing new here.

I think the Steelers either draft a back or sign a low-cost veteran FA (Forsett is a possibility). The Steelers don't trade often but I can't see them offering more than a 3rd or 4th for Stewart.

 

[stbugs]

forgot Brian Leonard,

It had him listed as FullBack... probably some other FBs skipped as well.And had I included 2006 only two more names would be listed; Lendale White and Maurice Jones-Drew.

No problem, he was FB in college (played with Ray Rice), but he was drafted as a RB, not a blocking FB.Anyway, even though I agree that RBs are a bit better than averaged in the 2nd, I still stand by my statement that of all the 2nd/early 3rd RBs you have listed, I would trade the entire bulk average for Stewart in a heart beat. Yes, you could draft Ray Rice, but you could also get Kenny Irons. On average, Stewart is better than those and you aren't risking a donut. Stewart on the Steelers could be awesome.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

forgot Brian Leonard,

It had him listed as FullBack... probably some other FBs skipped as well.And had I included 2006 only two more names would be listed; Lendale White and Maurice Jones-Drew.

No problem, he was FB in college (played with Ray Rice), but he was drafted as a RB, not a blocking FB.Anyway, even though I agree that RBs are a bit better than averaged in the 2nd, I still stand by my statement that of all the 2nd/early 3rd RBs you have listed, I would trade the entire bulk average for Stewart in a heart beat. Yes, you could draft Ray Rice, but you could also get Kenny Irons. On average, Stewart is better than those and you aren't risking a donut. Stewart on the Steelers could be awesome.

Nothing wrong with what you (and people like Husterler) espouse.But I dont see the Steelers doing that, its just not their style.

Besides, I would take the MUSCLE HAMSTER in an instant, should he be there in the 2nd.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

The Rotoworldization of the regular press continues.

Not only Rotoworld, but ED BOUCHETTE of the Post Gazette also said he may have played his last game for the Steelers. He's covered the Steelers for last 27 years.

Based on a comment from the GM that they don't want to 'count' on Mendenhall for 2013? If Ed's got more than the speculation I've seen he needs to, you know, report it and leave the wild-eyed speculation to Rotoworld.

 

[stbugs]

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers "do not believe (Rashard Mendenhall) will be of much use" during the 2012 season.

The Post-Gazette even suggests Mendenhall, who tore his right ACL on January 1, may have played his last down for the Steelers. Mendenhall is entering a contract year, and the gloomy reports on his 2012 outlook suggest his knee injury may have been more extensive than team has let on. Writes reliable beat reporter Ed Bouchette, "Sources told me that the Steelers will not count on Mendenhall returning to form until at least the 2013 season." Mar 19 - 6:45 PM

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://plus.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=115416

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4652/rashard-mendenhall

A lot of "ifs, ands, & buts" in there. No way he's ready during the first half of the season. Assuming he begins to get the most carries week 12 on, that would go in line with "not being of much use in 2012" as well as "not returning to form until 2013"Not much to see here, methinks

Colbert said months ago that a RB with Mendenhall's injury needed at least an entire season to heal and it was very unlikely Mendenhall would start the season, if he even returns at all. So nothing new here.

I think the Steelers either draft a back or sign a low-cost veteran FA (Forsett is a possibility). The Steelers don't trade often but I can't see them offering more than a 3rd or 4th for Stewart.

If they could get Stewart for a 3rd and don't, they are really, really dumb. Don't know if a 3rd would do, but the difference between Stewart and Forsett is about as big as the Grand Canyon. Personally, I would say that Stewart would be better than a healthy Mendenhall, and he adds a receiving dimension that helps keep the defenses guessing more if it is a pass or run.Oh well, not a fan of the Steelers, but as a Panthers homer, I think you guys would love him there.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

The Rotoworldization of the regular press continues.

Not only Rotoworld, but ED BOUCHETTE of the Post Gazette also said he may have played his last game for the Steelers. He's covered the Steelers for last 27 years.

Based on a comment from the GM that they don't want to 'count' on Mendenhall for 2013? If Ed's got more than the speculation I've seen he needs to, you know, report it and leave the wild-eyed speculation to Rotoworld.

A journalist cant give up his sources if his sources ask to remain anonymous on an issue. Otherwise they will no longer be his source. Catch-22.