Steelers need a RB -- who would you sign? (1 Viewer)

[Godsbrother]

With Mendenhall out for the season and injuries to FWP and Carey Davis the Steelers are down to one healthy RB. They'll definitely move Gary Russell from their practice squad but they still need to bring in another RB.

Who would you choose?

 

[belljr]

See if Bettis wants to come back

Jalen Parmele - can't hurt

 

[5-ish Finkle]

See if Bettis wants to come backJalen Parmele - can't hurt

Someone in the Parmele mold is who I'd expect. "Street level" FA.They won't re-sign Dookie. I think they were over his off the field stuff. Highly unlikely the sign a smacked a$#@%@ like Alexander or Benson, neither of which would want to be a #3 or #4 anyway, which is what they'd likely be in 2 weeks. Certainly until they picked up the playbook.

 

[Godsbrother]

See if Bettis wants to come backJalen Parmele - can't hurt

Someone in the Parmele mold is who I'd expect. "Street level" FA.They won't re-sign Dookie. I think they were over his off the field stuff. Highly unlikely the sign a smacked a$#@%@ like Alexander or Benson, neither of which would want to be a #3 or #4 anyway, which is what they'd likely be in 2 weeks. Certainly until they picked up the playbook.

I have a feeling they'll sign Pinner or Bell. For some reason the Steelers seem to LOVE former Detroit Lions

 

[Birdie048]

Any RB would be a short term solution and does not need to be a "home run threat" to be effective.

I voted Marcell Shipp. He has played enough to know what is expected of him and what his role would be. Pitt can get him cheap and still go to Parker when he returns.

Shipp was displaced by Hightower this year - not a bad RB IMO.

 

[BigRed]

Davenport knows the system but don't remember the specifics of why this rocket scientist was given the boot.

Yecch. Bell I guess.

 

[steelcityman]

It doesnt have to be anyone great, Parker is fine. And Mendy wasnt really playing in the first 3 games anyway. They need a pass blocking RB who can get a tough yard or two. Is Darius Walker out there or still a Texan?

 

[analog_hiss]

Steelers bringing back Davenport

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

By Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Steelers have brought back running back Najeh Davenport with the intention of signing him to their 53-man roster to replace injured rookie Rashard Mendenhall, who is out for the remainder of the season with a fractured shoulder.

Davenport was brought in for a workout today and, if all goes well, he will probably be signed and get ready to play in Sunday's game in Jacksonville.

Davenport, 29, played two seasons with the Steelers until he was released in June. He started the final game of the regular season and the playoff loss to the Jaguars last season when Willie Parker fractured his fibula in Week 15.

Mendenhall was injured on the first play of the second half when he was hit by Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis after a 3-yard gain. The Steelers finished the game with just one healthy running back -- Mewelde Moore -- after Carey Davis left the game with a sprained ankle.

 

[Warhogs]

I voted Davenport and then scanned down to see the posting above. It makes the most sense. He knows the syatem and has some chemistry. They need a stop gap until FWP is ready. They can't afford to give the player they bring time to get acclimated. Now, once FWP is back they could bring in a street FA and give Najeh the boot if they are not happy with him.

 

[3C's]

They should sign Marcus Mason from the Ravens practice squad.

 

[Linus Scrimmage]

You gotta go with Davenpoop

 

[Godsbrother]

Looks like Davenport.

It makes sense since he knows the system but I hate the idea of losing Mendenhall and going back to Davenport. Hopefully he won't get too many opportunities.

 

[brewer]

The running back problem is minor compared to the offensive line problem. That being said, I don't mind bringing back Davenport as insurance.

 

[pecorino]

word on local radio today is that davenport was in for a workout today and looks like gary russell will be called up from the practive squad. i'm a russell fan, myself.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Hopefully, the Dookster has stayed in shape. He's probably going to have to play Sunday if Davis is still banged up.

 

[steelcityman]

Just in: Davenport signed today. Parker is out this week for Jags game.

Davis is feeling better but no decision made on his status.

Russell likely to be signed from practice squad too.

 

[Grid71]

The poopsmith has done well for a game or two as a filler. Knows the system pretty well already. None of the others make as much sense unless he is out of shape.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

Stick with MeMo, and bring up a body from practice squad, etc. for a week or two.

 

[CrossEyed]

A few weeks ago I would have thought that Russell would get a shot in this situation, but after they released him to add Bailey I'm just not sure. MeMo looked pretty effective last night. I think he's earned some more touches.

 

[Zow]

najeh - he knows the offense and would committee with moore

 

[belljr]

Peter King made a decent point of moving a late pick for a body

"New York would part with Danny Ware or Reuben Droughns and still survive nicely."

 

[North]

Why didn't anyone even mention bringing in Shaun Alexander? I would much rather have him starting and as a backup once FWP comes back than Davenpoop.

 

[Bermuda_Chub]

Peter King made a decent point of moving a late pick for a body"New York would part with Danny Ware or Reuben Droughns and still survive nicely."

I couldn't agree more wholeheartedly with Peter King. A move for Danny Ware (who looked excellent in the preseason) would help both teams. I could easily see a repeat of the Ryan Grant trade with Pit this year.