Rashard Mendenhall (1 Viewer)

[Scooby]

What do you think of Mendelhalls future? Will he take over for FWP? THis year, next? Split carries?

 

[sparkky]

I think he'll RBBC early on this year but later get every opportunity to show what he's got. he was drafted too high not to get a good look sooner than later.

 

[footballguy#1]

he might be starting in 2010, but I wouldn't expect him to start next year. He might get about half the carries, but FWP retains his starting job if healthy.

 

[Stillers Jr.]

I think he'll RBBC early on this year but later get every opportunity to show what he's got. he was drafted too high not to get a good look sooner than later.

I agree with this but I believe FWP will not go quietly if Mendenhall provides some competition, which I fully expect he should.I think he Steelers main concern is getting some guys that can run block a little. Without decent guys upfront, I don't care if you have Barry Sanders and Walter Payton in your backfield, you aren't going anywhere running the ball.

 

[Godsbrother]

Parker will be the starter in 2009.

 

[RC94]

Is Mewelde Moore still on the team? If so, is Mendenhall even the #2 RB at this point?

 

[millertyme1]

He may be given a shot at some point, but I don't expect him to do much in the future. He came to the league with a very suspect resume. I think he's the Laurence Maroney/Chris Perry of the class. [Though it wasn't the intent of the comparison, all 3 were Big 10 backs ironically enough]. The only thing he seemed to do well in 2008 is running....his mouth. Everything on the field he failed at. He showed nothing between the tackles (the only aspect he could be a superior option as Parker is a better HR threat, Russell better at GL, Moore at 3D's).

I don't think he's an upgrade over Parker or Moore and think it'll end up being a wasted pick. Seemed like a very un-Steeler like pick. I think the numerous teams that passed on him are going to end up being right.

 

[EBF]

Parker will turn 29 this season. If I'm not mistaken, his contract expires at the end of the year.

I think Mendenhall will be worked into the rotation this season. If he shows promise, he'll get the job in 2010.

 

[tdmills]

He may be given a shot at some point, but I don't expect him to do much in the future. He came to the league with a very suspect resume. I think he's the Laurence Maroney/Chris Perry of the class. [Though it wasn't the intent of the comparison, all 3 were Big 10 backs ironically enough]. The only thing he seemed to do well in 2008 is running....his mouth. Everything on the field he failed at. He showed nothing between the tackles (the only aspect he could be a superior option as Parker is a better HR threat, Russell better at GL, Moore at 3D's).I don't think he's an upgrade over Parker or Moore and think it'll end up being a wasted pick. Seemed like a very un-Steeler like pick. I think the numerous teams that passed on him are going to end up being right.

What about his game do you not like?The speed, the power, the moves, the pass catching ability...the only guy on Illinois that should've been on the field at the Rose Bowl, the hype he was getting from other steelers in the locker room? Just curious...To completely hate on a player that just got injured is ridiculous....what do you feel about Felix Jones....McFadden?

 

[millertyme1]

He may be given a shot at some point, but I don't expect him to do much in the future. He came to the league with a very suspect resume. I think he's the Laurence Maroney/Chris Perry of the class. [Though it wasn't the intent of the comparison, all 3 were Big 10 backs ironically enough]. The only thing he seemed to do well in 2008 is running....his mouth. Everything on the field he failed at. He showed nothing between the tackles (the only aspect he could be a superior option as Parker is a better HR threat, Russell better at GL, Moore at 3D's).I don't think he's an upgrade over Parker or Moore and think it'll end up being a wasted pick. Seemed like a very un-Steeler like pick. I think the numerous teams that passed on him are going to end up being right.

What about his game do you not like?The speed, the power, the moves, the pass catching ability...the only guy on Illinois that should've been on the field at the Rose Bowl, the hype he was getting from other steelers in the locker room? Just curious...To completely hate on a player that just got injured is ridiculous....what do you feel about Felix Jones....McFadden?

Eventually you'll get over the mindset that this isn't college anymore.You seem to think injury is the reason he did nothing. He flashed absolutely nothing before that. A lot of guys had the tools in college, but never applied them to the next level. Again, wasted pick for a franchise that doesn't let it happen often. And a big let down for owners that took him with 1.1-1.3 (with Forte/CJ3/Stewart/Slaton flashing in their rookie years). Felix proved in limited time to be a nice game breaker & I think that's what he profiles at the next level.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

If Parker hangs onto the starting gig through Week 10 I'll be surprised. IMO Mendenhall is a far more talented back and it won't take long to see it. Especially since his competition is an average back who didn't have much talent to surrender as he aged. Non-elite backs drop off quickly after 28 or so.

 

[mikel0254]

He may be given a shot at some point, but I don't expect him to do much in the future. He came to the league with a very suspect resume. I think he's the Laurence Maroney/Chris Perry of the class. [Though it wasn't the intent of the comparison, all 3 were Big 10 backs ironically enough]. The only thing he seemed to do well in 2008 is running....his mouth. Everything on the field he failed at. He showed nothing between the tackles (the only aspect he could be a superior option as Parker is a better HR threat, Russell better at GL, Moore at 3D's).

I don't think he's an upgrade over Parker or Moore and think it'll end up being a wasted pick. Seemed like a very un-Steeler like pick. I think the numerous teams that passed on him are going to end up being right.

What about his game do you not like?The speed, the power, the moves, the pass catching ability...the only guy on Illinois that should've been on the field at the Rose Bowl, the hype he was getting from other steelers in the locker room? Just curious...

To completely hate on a player that just got injured is ridiculous....what do you feel about Felix Jones....McFadden?

Eventually you'll get over the mindset that this isn't college anymore.You seem to think injury is the reason he did nothing. He flashed absolutely nothing before that. A lot of guys had the tools in college, but never applied them to the next level. Again, wasted pick for a franchise that doesn't let it happen often. And a big let down for owners that took him with 1.1-1.3 (with Forte/CJ3/Stewart/Slaton flashing in their rookie years). Felix proved in limited time to be a nice game breaker & I think that's what he profiles at the next level.

Pretty harsh assesment when you are basing it on a whooping 19 carries last year!

 

[Prinefan]

2009-RBBC

2010-Starting

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

Thought he was a flash in the pan in college. Really thought at a minimum he'd of grabbed the goalline role & even that didn't come about. I expect maybe 6-8 carries/game in 2009. Parker handling the load and Moore on 3rd downs. If he were to be a distant 3rd in the pecking order, I really wouldn't be surprised.

 

[Prinefan]

He recorded 1,300 yards and 21 touchdowns as a sophomore. As a junior, he rushed for 1,832 yards and 19 touchdowns, while averaging 11.6 yards per carry. In his last year, he averaged 9.1 yards per carry, rushing for 1,453 yards on 160 attempts and 14 touchdowns. Looks pretty poor to me. Of course the injury was entirely his fault and has never happened to anyone else.

 

[tdmills]

He may be given a shot at some point, but I don't expect him to do much in the future. He came to the league with a very suspect resume. I think he's the Laurence Maroney/Chris Perry of the class. [Though it wasn't the intent of the comparison, all 3 were Big 10 backs ironically enough]. The only thing he seemed to do well in 2008 is running....his mouth. Everything on the field he failed at. He showed nothing between the tackles (the only aspect he could be a superior option as Parker is a better HR threat, Russell better at GL, Moore at 3D's).I don't think he's an upgrade over Parker or Moore and think it'll end up being a wasted pick. Seemed like a very un-Steeler like pick. I think the numerous teams that passed on him are going to end up being right.

What about his game do you not like?The speed, the power, the moves, the pass catching ability...the only guy on Illinois that should've been on the field at the Rose Bowl, the hype he was getting from other steelers in the locker room? Just curious...To completely hate on a player that just got injured is ridiculous....what do you feel about Felix Jones....McFadden?

Eventually you'll get over the mindset that this isn't college anymore.You seem to think injury is the reason he did nothing. He flashed absolutely nothing before that. A lot of guys had the tools in college, but never applied them to the next level. Again, wasted pick for a franchise that doesn't let it happen often. And a big let down for owners that took him with 1.1-1.3 (with Forte/CJ3/Stewart/Slaton flashing in their rookie years). Felix proved in limited time to be a nice game breaker & I think that's what he profiles at the next level.

Wow, aparently you want to make an attack....here we go.1) He isn't in college anymore? Thanks for clearing that up for me.2) I didn't say the injury was the only reason...the other is Ray Lewis and the most injured bone in the history of athletics.3) Oh....so we can judge Mendy on 19 carries vs a college career?4) One year equates a career in the NFL?

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

He recorded 1,300 yards and 21 touchdowns as a sophomore. As a junior, he rushed for 1,832 yards and 19 touchdowns, while averaging 11.6 yards per carry. In his last year, he averaged 9.1 yards per carry, rushing for 1,453 yards on 160 attempts and 14 touchdowns. Looks pretty poor to me. Of course the injury was entirely his fault and has never happened to anyone else.

Are these his high school stats?

 

[tdmills]

Oh and felix is proven after 30 carries in the NFL

 

[Prinefan]

He recorded 1,300 yards and 21 touchdowns as a sophomore. As a junior, he rushed for 1,832 yards and 19 touchdowns, while averaging 11.6 yards per carry. In his last year, he averaged 9.1 yards per carry, rushing for 1,453 yards on 160 attempts and 14 touchdowns. Looks pretty poor to me. Of course the injury was entirely his fault and has never happened to anyone else.

Are these his high school stats? My face is red. You're right. He only had the one good year in college (2007). 1680 yards for 17 td's. 34 receptions for another 300 yds and a couple more td's. I misread the stat sheet I was looking at.

 

[Prinefan]

My bad. You're absolutely right. He only had the one good year in 2007. Consider myself spanked.

 

[duece2626]

He recorded 1,300 yards and 21 touchdowns as a sophomore. As a junior, he rushed for 1,832 yards and 19 touchdowns, while averaging 11.6 yards per carry. In his last year, he averaged 9.1 yards per carry, rushing for 1,453 yards on 160 attempts and 14 touchdowns. Looks pretty poor to me. Of course the injury was entirely his fault and has never happened to anyone else.

Are these his high school stats?

Must be, cause surely those aren't his college #'s. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashard_Mendenhall#Statistics

 

[Brewzers]

Parker will turn 29 this season. If I'm not mistaken, his contract expires at the end of the year. I think Mendenhall will be worked into the rotation this season. If he shows promise, he'll get the job in 2010.

Correct, Parker is in the final year of his contract. IMO, this is how the situation will likely play out.

 

[KellysHeroes]

Oh and felix is proven after 30 carries in the NFL

Mendy had 19 Carries for an avg of 3 ydsFelix had 30 carries for an avg of almost 9 yds plus 434 return yds and a return TD

 

[KellysHeroes]

RB #3 in RBBC for 2009

RB #2 in RBBC for 2010

 

[tdmills]

Oh and felix is proven after 30 carries in the NFL

Mendy had 19 Carries for an avg of 3 ydsFelix had 30 carries for an avg of almost 9 yds plus 434 return yds and a return TD

We could go all day...it is too small of a sample size to throw anyone under the bus is all im saying.Mendy faced houston and baltimore.Jones faced the stellar defenses of cleveland, gb, and cinci

 

[EBF]

Once upon a time there were numerous people on these boards who insisted that Aaron Rodgers was a bust and that Ingle Martin was the Packers QB of the future. Rodgers had hardly played at all and there was no real evidence to suggest that he was a disappointment, but people somehow managed to convince themselves that he was a disaster.

I see shades of that with Mendenhall. I wouldn't assume that he's going to succeed, but I don't think you can look at last year as evidence that he's going to fail. He didn't play much. Certainly not enough for us to draw any meaningful conclusions from his stats. If you were high on him a year ago, you should still be high on him today. Nothing significant has changed since then.

 

[loose circuits]

Once upon a time there were numerous people on these boards who insisted that Aaron Rodgers was a bust and that Ingle Martin was the Packers QB of the future. Rodgers had hardly played at all and there was no real evidence to suggest that he was a disappointment, but people somehow managed to convince themselves that he was a disaster.I see shades of that with Mendenhall. I wouldn't assume that he's going to succeed, but I don't think you can look at last year as evidence that he's going to fail. He didn't play much. Certainly not enough for us to draw any meaningful conclusions from his stats. If you were high on him a year ago, you should still be high on him today. Nothing significant has changed since then.

we agree for once. I'm not even sure the Steelers know. Mendenhall is healed and ready to roll. I think his value should be the same as it was last year because he is still exactly what we thought he might be. A back with huge upside drafted by a team with a great record and weapons around him. He'll get his shot eventually and when he does, then we will find out what type of guy he is. A few carries here and there prove nothing...I want to see what they do to defenses that have to tackle him on multiple occasions. He just looks like a guy that wouldn't be fun to tackle. I own Parker, Mendenhall, and Moore. I think that's the way to go about the situation. Grab all 3, the situation will sort itself out. You could end up with a RB1 and give up way less value. All 3 are bargains right now

 

[Englishteacher]

Parker will turn 29 this season. If I'm not mistaken, his contract expires at the end of the year. I think Mendenhall will be worked into the rotation this season. If he shows promise, he'll get the job in 2010.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Once upon a time there were numerous people on these boards who insisted that Aaron Rodgers was a bust and that Ingle Martin was the Packers QB of the future. Rodgers had hardly played at all and there was no real evidence to suggest that he was a disappointment, but people somehow managed to convince themselves that he was a disaster.I see shades of that with Mendenhall. I wouldn't assume that he's going to succeed, but I don't think you can look at last year as evidence that he's going to fail. He didn't play much. Certainly not enough for us to draw any meaningful conclusions from his stats. If you were high on him a year ago, you should still be high on him today. Nothing significant has changed since then.

I generally agree with all of this. He didn't play enough to show anything, positively or negatively.Apparently, Mendenhall is more polarizing than I realized. Maybe I blinked, but for the past two seasons in these parts we've heard little else about Willie Parker than how much he's been overrated. If that's the case, there sure are a lot of folks here claiming Mendenhall'll never do a damn thing, citing the "overrated Parker" as at least part of the reason. Parker is almost certainly gone after this season. The Steelers are likely going to want to see what they have in Mendenhall NOW and not wait until they have one less viable option to turn to if he doesn't show anything.Something else to consider, for whatever value you wish to give to it, but it is there: Since the late 80's, the Steelers very rarely miss on first rounders(2nd day is a different tale, but we're talking about a first rounder here). Especially under Colbert. Clearly they are not infallible, but who is the last first rounder of theirs that really tanked? Troy Edwards(a Tom Donahoe pick, IIRC). That was 10 years ago. I suppose you could say that they're due again, but you could also easily argue that maybe their scouts know what they're doing.We aren't going to know anything about Mendenhall until mid-season of '09 at the earliest, IMO. Unless he totally smokes the other backs on the roster in TC he's going to be the #2 back in a RBBC. Even then, Willie Parker is utterly, completely and totally one of "Tomlin's guys." He would have to have a leg ripped off for Tomlin to out-and-out bench him for anybody else on the roster, IMO.The chance that MeWelde Moore jumps Mendenhall in the pecking order has probably <5% chance of happening. When the Steelers signed Moore last year, Mike Tomlin made it completely transparent as to how he viewed his role with the team: Primary third-down back and punt returner, with occasional CoP touches. If Mendenhall didn't break his shoulder last season, I'd say there's a 99.9999% chance that Moore would have been used precisely how Tomlin told him he would. Mendenhall in 2009- #2 back in RBBC with Parker, to start the season.Mendenhall in 2010- #1 back in RBBC with Moore.If he hasn't shown anything by the end of 2010 they will probably cut bait.

 

[loose circuits]

pretty clear the Russell fans can give up now since they axed his ### today

 

[Blackjacks]

Honestly I thought Mewelde Moore looked the best when given the chance. I'm not thinking he'll get considered for the starting spot but I think he fits the mold of the team best.

 

[Zigg]

Honestly I thought Mewelde Moore looked the best when given the chance. I'm not thinking he'll get considered for the starting spot but I think he fits the mold of the team best.

Moore is one of those guys that always looks good when given a chance, but is never given a serious shot at starting due to his size. See Leon Washington, better NFL player than fantasy player.

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

Honestly I thought Mewelde Moore looked the best when given the chance. I'm not thinking he'll get considered for the starting spot but I think he fits the mold of the team best.

I've got him in most all my dynasty leagues. (Actually picked him up late 2007 when he was to become a FA). The landing spot wasn't the greatest at first glance, but I really liked what I saw again last year). The guy still costs nothing and being I'm not sold on Mendenhall whatsoever, he could pay dividends again this year or 2010 if they let Parker move on.The guy is a jack of all trades and being this is a 2 (or even in some cases 3) back league, I believe he'll be thrust into the spotlight again.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Where would Mendenhall be ranked in this year's class if he were coming out?

 

[ffwebster]

I think he would be the #1 RB... but that is just me..

 

[brutha]

He may be given a shot at some point, but I don't expect him to do much in the future. He came to the league with a very suspect resume. I think he's the Laurence Maroney/Chris Perry of the class. [Though it wasn't the intent of the comparison, all 3 were Big 10 backs ironically enough]. The only thing he seemed to do well in 2008 is running....his mouth. Everything on the field he failed at. He showed nothing between the tackles (the only aspect he could be a superior option as Parker is a better HR threat, Russell better at GL, Moore at 3D's).I don't think he's an upgrade over Parker or Moore and think it'll end up being a wasted pick. Seemed like a very un-Steeler like pick. I think the numerous teams that passed on him are going to end up being right.

agree on all counts

 

[brutha]

He recorded 1,300 yards and 21 touchdowns as a sophomore. As a junior, he rushed for 1,832 yards and 19 touchdowns, while averaging 11.6 yards per carry. In his last year, he averaged 9.1 yards per carry, rushing for 1,453 yards on 160 attempts and 14 touchdowns. Looks pretty poor to me. Of course the injury was entirely his fault and has never happened to anyone else.

yes and we all know success in college = success in the NFL. thank you mr stat sheet.course it's early to say either way but my hunch is RBBC this year and bust the next.

 

[Burning Sensation]

Where would Mendenhall be ranked in this year's class if he were coming out?

I dont think any team would give up a first for him, so at least the 3rd RB behind Wells and Moreno.

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

He may be given a shot at some point, but I don't expect him to do much in the future. He came to the league with a very suspect resume. I think he's the Laurence Maroney/Chris Perry of the class. [Though it wasn't the intent of the comparison, all 3 were Big 10 backs ironically enough]. The only thing he seemed to do well in 2008 is running....his mouth. Everything on the field he failed at. He showed nothing between the tackles (the only aspect he could be a superior option as Parker is a better HR threat, Russell better at GL, Moore at 3D's).I don't think he's an upgrade over Parker or Moore and think it'll end up being a wasted pick. Seemed like a very un-Steeler like pick. I think the numerous teams that passed on him are going to end up being right.

agree on all counts

You guys just missed out on him, or you can't trade for him

 

[EBF]

Where would Mendenhall be ranked in this year's class if he were coming out?

I liked him more than I like these guys. I think he'd be in the mix for the RB1 spot.

 

[rock753]

He may be given a shot at some point, but I don't expect him to do much in the future. He came to the league with a very suspect resume. I think he's the Laurence Maroney/Chris Perry of the class. [Though it wasn't the intent of the comparison, all 3 were Big 10 backs ironically enough]. The only thing he seemed to do well in 2008 is running....his mouth. Everything on the field he failed at. He showed nothing between the tackles (the only aspect he could be a superior option as Parker is a better HR threat, Russell better at GL, Moore at 3D's).

I don't think he's an upgrade over Parker or Moore and think it'll end up being a wasted pick. Seemed like a very un-Steeler like pick. I think the numerous teams that passed on him are going to end up being right.

What about his game do you not like?The speed, the power, the moves, the pass catching ability...the only guy on Illinois that should've been on the field at the Rose Bowl, the hype he was getting from other steelers in the locker room? Just curious...

To completely hate on a player that just got injured is ridiculous....what do you feel about Felix Jones....McFadden?

Eventually you'll get over the mindset that this isn't college anymore.You seem to think injury is the reason he did nothing. He flashed absolutely nothing before that. A lot of guys had the tools in college, but never applied them to the next level. Again, wasted pick for a franchise that doesn't let it happen often. And a big let down for owners that took him with 1.1-1.3 (with Forte/CJ3/Stewart/Slaton flashing in their rookie years). Felix proved in limited time to be a nice game breaker & I think that's what he profiles at the next level.

Worst post of the YEAR... you were oVVned, deal with it, move along, and don't post again until you are more prepared.

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

He may be given a shot at some point, but I don't expect him to do much in the future. He came to the league with a very suspect resume. I think he's the Laurence Maroney/Chris Perry of the class. [Though it wasn't the intent of the comparison, all 3 were Big 10 backs ironically enough]. The only thing he seemed to do well in 2008 is running....his mouth. Everything on the field he failed at. He showed nothing between the tackles (the only aspect he could be a superior option as Parker is a better HR threat, Russell better at GL, Moore at 3D's).

I don't think he's an upgrade over Parker or Moore and think it'll end up being a wasted pick. Seemed like a very un-Steeler like pick. I think the numerous teams that passed on him are going to end up being right.

What about his game do you not like?The speed, the power, the moves, the pass catching ability...the only guy on Illinois that should've been on the field at the Rose Bowl, the hype he was getting from other steelers in the locker room? Just curious...

To completely hate on a player that just got injured is ridiculous....what do you feel about Felix Jones....McFadden?

Eventually you'll get over the mindset that this isn't college anymore.You seem to think injury is the reason he did nothing. He flashed absolutely nothing before that. A lot of guys had the tools in college, but never applied them to the next level. Again, wasted pick for a franchise that doesn't let it happen often. And a big let down for owners that took him with 1.1-1.3 (with Forte/CJ3/Stewart/Slaton flashing in their rookie years). Felix proved in limited time to be a nice game breaker & I think that's what he profiles at the next level.

Worst post of the YEAR... you were oVVned, deal with it, move along, and don't post again until you are more prepared.

Yeah, I wonder which one of those other 18 carries millertyme1 is referring to that shows us enough Mendenhall work to say "he did nothing", since we can't use his college stats to guage his worth?

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

He may be given a shot at some point, but I don't expect him to do much in the future. He came to the league with a very suspect resume. I think he's the Laurence Maroney/Chris Perry of the class. [Though it wasn't the intent of the comparison, all 3 were Big 10 backs ironically enough]. The only thing he seemed to do well in 2008 is running....his mouth. Everything on the field he failed at. He showed nothing between the tackles (the only aspect he could be a superior option as Parker is a better HR threat, Russell better at GL, Moore at 3D's).

I don't think he's an upgrade over Parker or Moore and think it'll end up being a wasted pick. Seemed like a very un-Steeler like pick. I think the numerous teams that passed on him are going to end up being right.

What about his game do you not like?The speed, the power, the moves, the pass catching ability...the only guy on Illinois that should've been on the field at the Rose Bowl, the hype he was getting from other steelers in the locker room? Just curious...

To completely hate on a player that just got injured is ridiculous....what do you feel about Felix Jones....McFadden?

Eventually you'll get over the mindset that this isn't college anymore.You seem to think injury is the reason he did nothing. He flashed absolutely nothing before that. A lot of guys had the tools in college, but never applied them to the next level. Again, wasted pick for a franchise that doesn't let it happen often. And a big let down for owners that took him with 1.1-1.3 (with Forte/CJ3/Stewart/Slaton flashing in their rookie years). Felix proved in limited time to be a nice game breaker & I think that's what he profiles at the next level.

Worst post of the YEAR... you were oVVned, deal with it, move along, and don't post again until you are more prepared.

There are those of us that legitimately thought Mendenhall was a wasted pick. His 2008 was underwhelming to say the least.

 

[ratbast]

Not one mention of fumbles?

 

[RoboQB]

Uh, just for arguments sake.... Walter Payton had 8 carries for 0 yards in his first NFL game. Good thing they didn't give up on him, huh.

 

[Tanner9919]

If Parker hangs onto the starting gig through Week 10 I'll be surprised. IMO Mendenhall is a far more talented back and it won't take long to see it. Especially since his competition is an average back who didn't have much talent to surrender as he aged. Non-elite backs drop off quickly after 28 or so.

people said the same thing about Cadillac Williams.

 

[Bri]

(since we're only making "gut calls") I'm gonna vote bust here. Leaning that way, don't want to commit though.

Mewelde produced and Russel did fairly well too. I don't think there's as much opportunity as some allude to. Steelers could probably still trade this kid for a real good pick and I think that would serve them better.

 

[tdmills]

He may be given a shot at some point, but I don't expect him to do much in the future. He came to the league with a very suspect resume. I think he's the Laurence Maroney/Chris Perry of the class. [Though it wasn't the intent of the comparison, all 3 were Big 10 backs ironically enough]. The only thing he seemed to do well in 2008 is running....his mouth. Everything on the field he failed at. He showed nothing between the tackles (the only aspect he could be a superior option as Parker is a better HR threat, Russell better at GL, Moore at 3D's).

I don't think he's an upgrade over Parker or Moore and think it'll end up being a wasted pick. Seemed like a very un-Steeler like pick. I think the numerous teams that passed on him are going to end up being right.

What about his game do you not like?The speed, the power, the moves, the pass catching ability...the only guy on Illinois that should've been on the field at the Rose Bowl, the hype he was getting from other steelers in the locker room? Just curious...

To completely hate on a player that just got injured is ridiculous....what do you feel about Felix Jones....McFadden?

Eventually you'll get over the mindset that this isn't college anymore.You seem to think injury is the reason he did nothing. He flashed absolutely nothing before that. A lot of guys had the tools in college, but never applied them to the next level. Again, wasted pick for a franchise that doesn't let it happen often. And a big let down for owners that took him with 1.1-1.3 (with Forte/CJ3/Stewart/Slaton flashing in their rookie years). Felix proved in limited time to be a nice game breaker & I think that's what he profiles at the next level.

Worst post of the YEAR... you were oVVned, deal with it, move along, and don't post again until you are more prepared.

There are those of us that legitimately thought Mendenhall was a wasted pick. His 2008 was underwhelming to say the least.

Two accounts millertyme...come on. First u say wasted...now underwhelming...just admit u were wrong and we can move on.

 

[Bri]

He may be given a shot at some point, but I don't expect him to do much in the future. He came to the league with a very suspect resume. I think he's the Laurence Maroney/Chris Perry of the class. [Though it wasn't the intent of the comparison, all 3 were Big 10 backs ironically enough]. The only thing he seemed to do well in 2008 is running....his mouth. Everything on the field he failed at. He showed nothing between the tackles (the only aspect he could be a superior option as Parker is a better HR threat, Russell better at GL, Moore at 3D's).

I don't think he's an upgrade over Parker or Moore and think it'll end up being a wasted pick. Seemed like a very un-Steeler like pick. I think the numerous teams that passed on him are going to end up being right.

What about his game do you not like?The speed, the power, the moves, the pass catching ability...the only guy on Illinois that should've been on the field at the Rose Bowl, the hype he was getting from other steelers in the locker room? Just curious...

To completely hate on a player that just got injured is ridiculous....what do you feel about Felix Jones....McFadden?

Eventually you'll get over the mindset that this isn't college anymore.You seem to think injury is the reason he did nothing. He flashed absolutely nothing before that. A lot of guys had the tools in college, but never applied them to the next level. Again, wasted pick for a franchise that doesn't let it happen often. And a big let down for owners that took him with 1.1-1.3 (with Forte/CJ3/Stewart/Slaton flashing in their rookie years). Felix proved in limited time to be a nice game breaker & I think that's what he profiles at the next level.

Worst post of the YEAR... you were oVVned, deal with it, move along, and don't post again until you are more prepared.

why worst post?why jump on the guy?

He does have a good point that during a good year for rookie backs he didn't show anything. I can "hear ya" that he barely had any carries but, that's the debate then. You're supposed to have differing points of views to debate.

He is also right that ALOT of guys had all the tools in college and didn't pan out.

 

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Once upon a time there were numerous people on these boards who insisted that Aaron Rodgers was a bust and that Ingle Martin was the Packers QB of the future. Rodgers had hardly played at all and there was no real evidence to suggest that he was a disappointment, but people somehow managed to convince themselves that he was a disaster.I see shades of that with Mendenhall. I wouldn't assume that he's going to succeed, but I don't think you can look at last year as evidence that he's going to fail. He didn't play much. Certainly not enough for us to draw any meaningful conclusions from his stats. If you were high on him a year ago, you should still be high on him today. Nothing significant has changed since then.

I agree with this in theory but there a few differences...the biggest being the position. Rodgers played QB behind an all time great who never missed a game in his career. In general QB's take longer to develop and they generally don't get in games unless the starter is hurt so it's very difficult to evaluate a backup QB unless you can go to the practices and watch him take snaps. RB's on the other can be rotated in gradually, a few plays here a few plays there to see what they do. Generally, RB's will show you what they have and whether they can play pretty quickly, they usually either have it or they don't. I didn't like that he didn't look too good in the Houston game and then didn't get a touch in the next two, then Parker got hurt, he got the start, didn't do anything real well (although I'll give him a pass vs. Balt) and then got hurt. It was only 4 games though but I was a Mendy owner and was looking for something to grab a hold of in training camp, preseason, regular season to indicate that he's got that flash, some good coach speak about his skillset, etc. but it really didn't happen. He just kind of flat lined, not good, not terrible. I don't really have anything concrete to back this up at all and I could be totally wrong but I just got the feeling that this guy has a bit of an attitude problem. I don't know if it was something I read but I do remember the whole Ray Rice phone call thing that resulted in him being cheap shotted by Ray Lewis for opening his mouth. Steeler faithful may have a little more insight on that front.Things can change quickly but I'm swayed a little on the skeptical side that he will turn it around and become a full time starter by next year. That being said, I'd definitely try to add him this year on my bench and see how it turns out but I'm not a big believer at this point. I'm certainly not going to be knee jerk reactionist and call him a bust but I was thinking that he had the chance to be one of the best in his draft class. Now after watching, reading, and evaluating the camps, preseasons and regular seasons of his draftmates he'll probably be lucky to be the 5th best. The only really good thing that is in his favor is that he's in a great organization that loves to run the ball and the opportunity is there for the taking....whether he can do it is another story....