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Redman to start week 5 (1 Viewer)

ponchsox

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The Beaver County Times expects Isaac Redman to start for the Steelers against the Titans in Week 5.

Beat writer Mike Bires believes both Rashard Mendenhall (hamstring) and Mewelde Moore (high ankle sprain) will sit out this week, turning Redman into a three-down back. In limited action, Redman has been a more decisive runner than Mendenhall this year, averaging 4.9 YPC and 9.0 yards per reception. Tennessee allows the 18th-most fantasy points to opposing backs.

 
'ponchsox said:
The Beaver County Times expects Isaac Redman to start for the Steelers against the Titans in Week 5.Beat writer Mike Bires believes both Rashard Mendenhall (hamstring) and Mewelde Moore (high ankle sprain) will sit out this week, turning Redman into a three-down back. In limited action, Redman has been a more decisive runner than Mendenhall this year, averaging 4.9 YPC and 9.0 yards per reception. Tennessee allows the 18th-most fantasy points to opposing backs.
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I wouldnt consider anything the BCT says as gospel, frankly I've never heard of the beat writer until just now.If it were Ed Bouchette @ the PG reporting this, who is connected to the Steelers better than any other reporter in Pittsburgh, then I would buy it more.For the sake of this thread let's say Mendenhall is out though, it should be noted that the Steelers are getting some injured lineman back (LT Jonathon Scott and RG Doug Legursky) so that will help things out tremendously as Trai Essex was routinely beat last week.
 
I see where he tweeted they were "likely" out.

Big difference between that and reporting they ARE out. One is speculation, the other would appear to be a statement of fact.

He also tweeted that the Steelers would "likely" sign another running back.

 
'adrenaline said:
'ponchsox said:
Tennessee allows the 18th-most fantasy points to opposing backs.
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I don't see this as a positive thing. :unsure: The Titans have allowed 351 yards & 1 TD on the ground which ranks 8th & tied for 2nd best.
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Maybe not, but this is the beginning of bye-week hell so any starter becomes even more valuable, especially for those of us staring at our lineups and wondering how we let Moreno in there.
 
Seems just a week ago Gore was out, Kendall Hunter was the hot pickup. Even as recently as Sunday Hunter was getting the start and Gore may see some time....

I'm just sayin

 
'Hairy Snowman said:
I see where he tweeted they were "likely" out. Big difference between that and reporting they ARE out. One is speculation, the other would appear to be a statement of fact.He also tweeted that the Steelers would "likely" sign another running back.
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FWIW I watched the presser with Tomlin today. He mentioned explicitly that they would likely sign someone this week at RB who could emulate Chris Johnson for defensive practice and went into a long diatribe about how good cj3 was and that he D will need to prepare for a back like him etc .IIRC he said we'll sign another back at least for practice or something.
 
Seems just a week ago Gore was out, Kendall Hunter was the hot pickup. Even as recently as Sunday Hunter was getting the start and Gore may see some time....

I'm just sayin

 
I'm puting in a crazy high blind bid in for Redman as my opponent is stuck trying to get some production with BGJE and D. Thomas. I'm heavily favored. And my opponent is one of my best friends. Is this a #### move?

 
'LargeMouthBass said:
Last I checked you need a good O-line to have a productive RB. My prediction... 15 rushes - 15 yards2 catches - 2 yards0 TD
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:goodposting: Bad line - 1 legged QB = 8 in the box could be tough going but could have a decent dayMendenhall plans to play though - Can he persuade Tomlin like Mathews did last year?
 
'footballnerd said:
'Hairy Snowman said:
Link please?

Here is a link to the sports section of the Beaver Times. http://www.timesonline.com/sports/

Where is this article?
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http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/james-harrison-out-with-fractured-eye-orbital/article_68fadb70-eea7-11e0-8be0-001a4bcf6878.html
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Speculation on the writers part. He may turn out to be right but Tomlin said hat Mendenhall would be limited in practice this week. When asked if Redman would get the start Tomlin said he would if Mendenhall couldn't. I am not sure where the writer is getting likely out from that unless he has another source.
 
'Godsbrother said:
'footballnerd said:
'Hairy Snowman said:
Link please?

Here is a link to the sports section of the Beaver Times. http://www.timesonline.com/sports/

Where is this article?
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http://www.timesonli...1a4bcf6878.html
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Speculation on the writers part. He may turn out to be right but Tomlin said that Mendenhall would be limited in practice this week. When asked if Redman would get the start Tomlin said he would if Mendenhall couldn't. I am not sure where the writer is getting likely out from that unless he has another source.
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Not really, but yes. It's tricky.Remember the NFLs new very minimal practice rule off this year's CBA? That doesn't help here.

Player gets hurt in the game, doesn't practice (roto) much at all(others), coaches comments are not favorable...writer writes "not likely to play."

That writer didn't go out on a limb and did it the way he should.

Nothing points to Mendy playing (except us hoping rest and hot tubs heal him) and he didn't say won't play, but that it isn't likely.

Next step for any article has to be "well who is playing" and he wrote "That means Isaac Redman will probably get his first career start."

He gave what he knew, used likely and probably...I think this writer did well.

In my opinion, there's no thought here on his part or very minimal thought. It's an understood writer's procedure he's following. In fact if he said Mendy would play or carried on then maybe he'd dug himself in here, but he was short and to the point.

 
here's a bit and a Tomlin quote saying as such-

With Moore likely out, Jonathan Dwyer would dress for only the second time in two seasons. And if Mendenhall's hamstring does not come around, Isaac Redman could make his first start at halfback.

"If Rashard's injury does prevent him from playing, obviously that will mean that Isaac Redman will be the feature runner," Tomlin said. "With both guys, at the very least they are nursing injuries at the early portion of the week, it is obvious that Redman is going to get the bulk of the action and we expect Jonathan Dwyer to ready himself to contribute as well, if the opportunity presents itself."

Read more: http://www.post-gaze...m#ixzz1ZuEEiy9D

 
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'Bri said:
Not really, but yes. It's tricky.Remember the NFLs new very minimal practice rule off this year's CBA? That doesn't help here.Player gets hurt in the game, doesn't practice (roto) much at all(others), coaches comments are not favorable...writer writes "not likely to play."That writer didn't go out on a limb and did it the way he should. Nothing points to Mendy playing (except us hoping rest and hot tubs heal him) and he didn't say won't play, but that it isn't likely.Next step for any article has to be "well who is playing" and he wrote "That means Isaac Redman will probably get his first career start."He gave what he knew, used likely and probably...I think this writer did well.In my opinion, there's no thought here on his part or very minimal thought. It's an understood writer's procedure he's following. In fact if he said Mendy would play or carried on then maybe he'd dug himself in here, but he was short and to the point.
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I have no problem with his reporting that Redman will get the start if Mendenhall doesn't but I do have a problem when he says that Mendenhall is likely out. Tomlin said "limited in practice" and never said anything about "not likely to play" so in my mind this is the writer's speculation. In contrast here are what some the other Steelers beat writers are reporting:Dale Lolley: "The Steelers are also hurting at running back. Mewelde Moore has a sprained ankle, while Rashard Mendenhall has a hamstring strain, though Mendenhall is far more likely to play than Moore."Ed Bouchette: "With Moore likely out, Jonathan Dwyer would dress for only the second time in two seasons. And if Mendenhall's hamstring does not come around, Isaac Redman could make his first start at halfback."Scott Brown: "The injury that forced Mendenhall out of the Texans game may limit him during the week. Moore is questionable for Sunday, putting Jonathan Dwyer in line to dress for his first game of the season. If Mendenhall has a setback this week, Isaac Redman would start in his place.And here is Rotoworld's take: "The Steelers are still hopeful that Mendenhall will play, but this shaping up as a potential repeat of the Texans' early-season backfield. With Mewelde Moore (ankle) also out, Isaac Redman could end up seeing 20-25 touches against the Titans as a viable RB2 this week."So no one else is saying that Mendenhall is not likely to play. As I said he may turn out to be right but we won't really know until later this week.
 
'Godsbrother said:
'Bri said:
Not really, but yes. It's tricky.Remember the NFLs new very minimal practice rule off this year's CBA? That doesn't help here.Player gets hurt in the game, doesn't practice (roto) much at all(others), coaches comments are not favorable...writer writes "not likely to play."That writer didn't go out on a limb and did it the way he should. Nothing points to Mendy playing (except us hoping rest and hot tubs heal him) and he didn't say won't play, but that it isn't likely.Next step for any article has to be "well who is playing" and he wrote "That means Isaac Redman will probably get his first career start."He gave what he knew, used likely and probably...I think this writer did well.In my opinion, there's no thought here on his part or very minimal thought. It's an understood writer's procedure he's following. In fact if he said Mendy would play or carried on then maybe he'd dug himself in here, but he was short and to the point.
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I have no problem with his reporting that Redman will get the start if Mendenhall doesn't but I do have a problem when he says that Mendenhall is likely out. Tomlin said "limited in practice" and never said anything about "not likely to play" so in my mind this is the writer's speculation. In contrast here are what some the other Steelers beat writers are reporting:Dale Lolley: "The Steelers are also hurting at running back. Mewelde Moore has a sprained ankle, while Rashard Mendenhall has a hamstring strain, though Mendenhall is far more likely to play than Moore."Ed Bouchette: "With Moore likely out, Jonathan Dwyer would dress for only the second time in two seasons. And if Mendenhall's hamstring does not come around, Isaac Redman could make his first start at halfback."Scott Brown: "The injury that forced Mendenhall out of the Texans game may limit him during the week. Moore is questionable for Sunday, putting Jonathan Dwyer in line to dress for his first game of the season. If Mendenhall has a setback this week, Isaac Redman would start in his place.And here is Rotoworld's take: "The Steelers are still hopeful that Mendenhall will play, but this shaping up as a potential repeat of the Texans' early-season backfield. With Mewelde Moore (ankle) also out, Isaac Redman could end up seeing 20-25 touches against the Titans as a viable RB2 this week."So no one else is saying that Mendenhall is not likely to play. As I said he may turn out to be right but we won't really know until later this week.
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Good stuff here, thanks :thumbup: I am seeing this as Foster/Tate redux ... even if Mendy is a "go", that bad boy can flare up in an instant. Think Redman is worth a gamble this week in light of that, especially if one has both Mendenhall/Redman.
 
'Godsbrother said:
As I said he may turn out to be right but we won't really know until later this week.
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But you want the info now and now is what we're discussing. There's always better info later in the week as there's more interviews and healing time.I don't see those sentences as all that different. The first writer was very short and very obvious about what he was trying to say. I'm surprised you don't appreciate how obvious he was trying to be.
 
'Bri said:
'Godsbrother said:
As I said he may turn out to be right but we won't really know until later this week.
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But you want the info now and now is what we're discussing. There's always better info later in the week as there's more interviews and healing time.I don't see those sentences as all that different. The first writer was very short and very obvious about what he was trying to say. I'm surprised you don't appreciate how obvious he was trying to be.
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What I want is the info that is available at the time. Right now the only thing we have is what Tomlin said which was "limited in practice". It was the writer that speculated "not likely to play". That is all I am saying.
 
'otb_lifer said:
'Godsbrother said:
'Bri said:
Not really, but yes. It's tricky.Remember the NFLs new very minimal practice rule off this year's CBA? That doesn't help here.Player gets hurt in the game, doesn't practice (roto) much at all(others), coaches comments are not favorable...writer writes "not likely to play."That writer didn't go out on a limb and did it the way he should. Nothing points to Mendy playing (except us hoping rest and hot tubs heal him) and he didn't say won't play, but that it isn't likely.Next step for any article has to be "well who is playing" and he wrote "That means Isaac Redman will probably get his first career start."He gave what he knew, used likely and probably...I think this writer did well.In my opinion, there's no thought here on his part or very minimal thought. It's an understood writer's procedure he's following. In fact if he said Mendy would play or carried on then maybe he'd dug himself in here, but he was short and to the point.
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I have no problem with his reporting that Redman will get the start if Mendenhall doesn't but I do have a problem when he says that Mendenhall is likely out. Tomlin said "limited in practice" and never said anything about "not likely to play" so in my mind this is the writer's speculation. In contrast here are what some the other Steelers beat writers are reporting:Dale Lolley: "The Steelers are also hurting at running back. Mewelde Moore has a sprained ankle, while Rashard Mendenhall has a hamstring strain, though Mendenhall is far more likely to play than Moore."Ed Bouchette: "With Moore likely out, Jonathan Dwyer would dress for only the second time in two seasons. And if Mendenhall's hamstring does not come around, Isaac Redman could make his first start at halfback."Scott Brown: "The injury that forced Mendenhall out of the Texans game may limit him during the week. Moore is questionable for Sunday, putting Jonathan Dwyer in line to dress for his first game of the season. If Mendenhall has a setback this week, Isaac Redman would start in his place.And here is Rotoworld's take: "The Steelers are still hopeful that Mendenhall will play, but this shaping up as a potential repeat of the Texans' early-season backfield. With Mewelde Moore (ankle) also out, Isaac Redman could end up seeing 20-25 touches against the Titans as a viable RB2 this week."So no one else is saying that Mendenhall is not likely to play. As I said he may turn out to be right but we won't really know until later this week.
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Good stuff here, thanks :thumbup: I am seeing this as Foster/Tate redux ... even if Mendy is a "go", that bad boy can flare up in an instant. Think Redman is worth a gamble this week in light of that, especially if one has both Mendenhall/Redman.
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I agree with you. I have both Mendenhall and Redman and I am going with Redman because I wonder how effective Mendy can be even if he starts with a bad hammy and bad o-line.
 
As a Mendy owner, if he's not 100% I hope they sit him. And our roster limits us to 4 RB's, with Felix & D. Thomas on byes; I'm forced to plug him in with Best this week. But "if" they're "O" line is getting starters back, and "if" they can start to block somebody.... I need this guy healthy for the 2nd half vs. risking a set-back now.

 
With Ray Rice and Daniel Thomas on bye this week, I'm starting Redman along side LeSean McCoy. Wish I had other options, but for now I'm hoping Tomlin decides to scratch Mendenhal this week.

 
I can't see a scenario where Tomlin will play Mendy unless he's 90%+ which I highly doubt he will be by Sunday. Bad O-line plus a good defense means a good week to rest him. If Redman does get 25 carries and goes for 150 and a TD it will be interesting to see what happens when Mendy is healthy.

 
Rashard Mendenhall (hamstring) will not practice on Wednesday, but the Steelers are encouraged he could participate Thursday.Mendenhall's strain is likely of the Grade 1 variety as the Steelers haven't come close to ruling him out for Sunday. Still, hamstring injuries for running backs are extremely tricky and susceptible to aggravation. We likely won't know much more on Mendenhall's status until much later in the week. Isaac Redman must be rostered in all formats as a likely RB2 play this week. Oct 5 - 12:59 PMSource: Jonathan Hutton on Twitter
 
Here's to Jonathan Dwyer getting a series to spell Redman, tearing it up, Steelers ride the hot hand and Dwyer overtakes Mendenhall.

Dwyer looked great in preseason but he is not exactly a coaching favorite. He'll really have to show but I adde dhim this week in a deep dynasty format.

 
'Tony Jabroni said:
'B Maverick said:
Seems just a week ago Gore was out, Kendall Hunter was the hot pickup. Even as recently as Sunday Hunter was getting the start and Gore may see some time....I'm just sayin
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:10minuteslater:'Just want you to know, good luck, we're all counting on you."
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I've got Big Ben and Mendenhall on my team.Looks like I picked the wrong season to quit drinking, smoking and sniffing glue. :wall:
 
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The Steelers are preparing Isaac Redman as if he's going to start against the Titans Sunday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Although the Steelers are not ruling out Rashard Mendenhall (hamstring) yet, all signs point toward Redman carrying the load. And with Mewelde Moore (ankle) already ruled out, Redman could be looking at 20-25 touches including the goal-line work. Redman has averaged a heft 4.8 yards per carry on 74 career rushes.

 
With Mendenhall being a GTD this really throws a monkey wrench into my plans with waivers going through tonight.

I have McCluster and J-Stew to decide between with Rice on a bye in a PPR. Now dropping one of these becomes a gamble. Anyone else in a similar situation? If so, what are you doing? Taking the chance he plays?

 
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