Why is nobody talking about Dwyer? (1 Viewer)

[Hendo]

Dwyer looks like the starter at this point. It wouldn't make any sense for Tomlin to go away from him given how well the offense is clicking with him and how many extra yards he is picking up after contact. Especially given the injury concerns with Mendenhall.If Dwyer is named the starter, where do we rank him moving forward. Top 15?

Why isn't there a spit-take emote? Dwyer has been RB 13 last week and 14 (so far) this week... thats without Redman and Mendy to split carries with, and with teams on byes. So no, nobody in that backfield is likely to be top 15.

If he eventualy gets TDs... im willing to bet he could pace top 15

 

[SameSongNDance]

Dwyer looks like the starter at this point. It wouldn't make any sense for Tomlin to go away from him given how well the offense is clicking with him and how many extra yards he is picking up after contact. Especially given the injury concerns with Mendenhall.If Dwyer is named the starter, where do we rank him moving forward. Top 15?

It depends on the format, schedule and how healthy his competition is. Clearly, he holds a bit more value in standard formats. I would like to see him get more involved in the passing game, because he does have decent hands. It is important to note though that Rainey and Batch haven't been catching many balls either, so it's likely just a product of play calling. As for the schedule..NYG (24th), KC (7th), BAL (6th), CLE (12th), BAL (6th), SD (16th), DAL (20th), CIN (4th)For the record I leave out the 17th week whenever I do this since it's almost always irrelevant. Anyway, he actually has a really nice schedule. However, his playoff schedule isn't so great aside from week 16. The AFC North, aside from PIT looks like it can be run on very easily this year. CLE is allowing less points to RBs than BAL and CIN, imagine that haha.The thing is, Mendy and Redman are not done for the year and will factor into the equation regardless. I would love to see Dwyer get 20 touches a game but even if he is named started, I don't see that happening. It's pretty clear to all of us that he should be leaned on by PIT from here on out, as they've looked better with him in, but it's just not that easy.I'm thinking best case scenario is that he'll hold low-end RB2/solid flex value when he faces that nice stretch run of KC, BAL, CLE and BAL. If Mendy remains sidelined however, I'd call him a high-end/mid-range RB2 easily.

 

[DevilintheDetail]

Dwyer looks like the starter at this point. It wouldn't make any sense for Tomlin to go away from him given how well the offense is clicking with him and how many extra yards he is picking up after contact. Especially given the injury concerns with Mendenhall.If Dwyer is named the starter, where do we rank him moving forward. Top 15?

Why isn't there a spit-take emote? Dwyer has been RB 13 last week and 14 (so far) this week... thats without Redman and Mendy to split carries with, and with teams on byes. So no, nobody in that backfield is likely to be top 15.

Well, because if you take the last two weeks together, he'll have been top 10 without scoring a TD yet.

 

[mbuehner]

Dwyer looks like the starter at this point. It wouldn't make any sense for Tomlin to go away from him given how well the offense is clicking with him and how many extra yards he is picking up after contact. Especially given the injury concerns with Mendenhall.

If Dwyer is named the starter, where do we rank him moving forward. Top 15?

Why isn't there a spit-take emote? Dwyer has been RB 13 last week and 14 (so far) this week... thats without Redman and Mendy to split carries with, and with teams on byes. So no, nobody in that backfield is likely to be top 15.

Well, because if you take the last two weeks together, he'll have been top 10 without scoring a TD yet.

No, he'll be 14 before SF and AZ play. (He's 9th before SF and AZ, my mistake). And thats the problem- he's not a breakaway runner, not much in the passing game, and the team in general doesnt run well at the goalline (with Big Ben no RB is even likely to be the primary option), plus he's going to lose carries to Redman and Mendy? Yeah, he'll score a few TDs if given enough carries, but on any given week can you trust him to have a good chance to score? Probably not. The Steelers have only scored 4 RB rushing TDs so far this season. Which of the top 20 RBs do you want to put Dwyer in front of? Chris Johnson, and Shonne Greene, maybe, because of their inconsistency. But then again Dwyers knock is going to be inconsistency of touches, while theirs are inconsistency of production. Then youve got the late comers on than arent on the list yet either like Mathews, Murray, and Leshore (potentially MojoD if he gets right) if they are healthy that have better opportunities with their offenses and arguably more talent. Top 15 just seems like a bad bet to me. Top 20 is pushing it. In other words I wouldn't recommend a trade that requires that level of production in order for you to get value.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Drafted Dwyer in 2/3 leagues. Dropped him around week 4/5 due to bye week, bench, FA issues since he had done nothing at that point and was banged up.

Not surprised at all what he's doing now but its frustrating when you actually drafted a guy like this!!

 

[DevilintheDetail]

Dwyer looks like the starter at this point. It wouldn't make any sense for Tomlin to go away from him given how well the offense is clicking with him and how many extra yards he is picking up after contact. Especially given the injury concerns with Mendenhall.

If Dwyer is named the starter, where do we rank him moving forward. Top 15?

Why isn't there a spit-take emote? Dwyer has been RB 13 last week and 14 (so far) this week... thats without Redman and Mendy to split carries with, and with teams on byes. So no, nobody in that backfield is likely to be top 15.

Well, because if you take the last two weeks together, he'll have been top 10 without scoring a TD yet.

No, he'll be 14 before SF and AZ play. (He's 9th before SF and AZ, my mistake). And thats the problem- he's not a breakaway runner, not much in the passing game, and the team in general doesnt run well at the goalline (with Big Ben no RB is even likely to be the primary option), plus he's going to lose carries to Redman and Mendy? Yeah, he'll score a few TDs if given enough carries, but on any given week can you trust him to have a good chance to score? Probably not. The Steelers have only scored 4 RB rushing TDs so far this season. Which of the top 20 RBs do you want to put Dwyer in front of? Chris Johnson, and Shonne Greene, maybe, because of their inconsistency. But then again Dwyers knock is going to be inconsistency of touches, while theirs are inconsistency of production. Then youve got the late comers on than arent on the list yet either like Mathews, Murray, and Leshore (potentially MojoD if he gets right) if they are healthy that have better opportunities with their offenses and arguably more talent. Top 15 just seems like a bad bet to me. Top 20 is pushing it. In other words I wouldn't recommend a trade that requires that level of production in order for you to get value.

Charles. Greene. Turner. Sproles.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Although Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) has been cleared for individual work, beat writer Dale Lolley's early-week "feeling" is that he will sit out Week 9 at the Giants.

Coach Mike Tomlin refused to commit to Jonathan Dwyer as his Week 9 starter, but that remains the most likely scenario -- as long as Dwyer's tight quad cooperates. Lolley expects Isaac Redman to serve as the third-down and short-yardage back, complementing Dwyer.

So, although NYG is allowing the 8th fewest points to RBs at this time, I stick by my assessment that Dwyer would be a RB2 this week if Mendy sits AND he gets a practice in sooner than later.I'm much more worried about the quad than I am Mendy at this point.

 

[DevilintheDetail]

Although Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) has been cleared for individual work, beat writer Dale Lolley's early-week "feeling" is that he will sit out Week 9 at the Giants.

Coach Mike Tomlin refused to commit to Jonathan Dwyer as his Week 9 starter, but that remains the most likely scenario -- as long as Dwyer's tight quad cooperates. Lolley expects Isaac Redman to serve as the third-down and short-yardage back, complementing Dwyer.

So, although NYG is allowing the 8th fewest points to RBs at this time, I stick by my assessment that Dwyer would be a RB2 this week if Mendy sits AND he gets a practice in sooner than later.I'm much more worried about the quad than I am Mendy at this point.

Me too.

 

[Deaddawg]

Dwyer practiced today per Rotoworld and CBS.

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/246383/dwyer-practices-expects-to-play-in-week-9

 

[SameSongNDance]

Dwyer practiced today per Rotoworld and CBS.

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/246383/dwyer-practices-expects-to-play-in-week-9

Both Dywer and Mendy in limited fashion. Even if Mendy sits this week, I'm not sure how much I can trust Dwyer. I don't know how PIT will divvy up the snaps/carries with Redman back.Also..

Jonathan Dwyer believes Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) should start if healthy.

Credit the red-hot Dwyer for showing respect to a veteran. "I mean, Rac is the guy," he said, referring to Mendenhall by his nickname. "Rac has been here for years, and they drafted him in the first round to be a starter. That's his room and we complement him." Ultimately, however, it doesn't matter what Dwyer thinks. Coaches will hand out carries by performance and Mendenhall doesn't appear to be near 100 percent anyway. We'll know a little more on this hairy situation after Thursday's practice.

 

[JFS171]

He's being a good soldier.

Think he's the guy when healthy... his YAC is pretty stout across the league, and he seems to mesh better with the O-line. I don't buy that they suddenly just started blocking better when he came around 2 weeks ago.

Also think he's pretty intriguing as a buy for dynasty leagues, but I may stand alone there. Kid could be earning himself a shot at Pittsburgh's gig next year once Mendy's contract comes up...

 

[Bayhawks]

He's being a good soldier.

Think he's the guy when healthy... his YAC is pretty stout across the league, and he seems to mesh better with the O-line. I don't buy that they suddenly just started blocking better when he came around 2 weeks ago.

Also think he's pretty intriguing as a buy for dynasty leagues, but I may stand alone there. Kid could be earning himself a shot at Pittsburgh's gig next year once Mendy's contract comes up...

And you shouldn't, because that's not when the O-line started playing better.After the bye is when the O-line started to perform better, coincidentally, that's also when Mendenhall returned to the lineup. Before the bye, and before Mendenhall's return, Pitt RBs were averaging 2.5 ypc (including Dwyer, who was averaging 2.9 ypc). In the Philly game (after the bye), they averaged 4.03 ypc, and Mendenhall personally averaged 5.23 ypc. In the Tenn game, Dwyer was inactive, Mendenhall and Redman both got hurt, and Baron Batch (who was active because of his ST duties) got the most carries, and only averaged 2.2 ypc. In the 2 subsequent games, Dwyer has been active, and has averaged 6.7 ypc.

So, if you are being totally honest, the O-line seemed to come together not when Dwyer started to get more carries, but after the bye week. This makes sense since the line has been dealing with injuries and shuffling positions since pre-season.

 

[thatguythere]

Picked up Dwyer last week with Demarco out and Brown and Ballard splitting carries. Didn't really expect to use him for more than one week.

Does anyone else think Pittsburgh is absolutely out of their minds if they don't stick with Dwyer? The Steelers just look different with a big RB.

I had Mendenhall last year and I thought Redman looked better spelling him. Now this year there isn't even a choice as far as I can see. If they don't stick with Dwyer right now they way they are playing (as long as he is 100%) they are nuts.

 

[ponchsox]

Picked up Dwyer last week with Demarco out and Brown and Ballard splitting carries. Didn't really expect to use him for more than one week.Does anyone else think Pittsburgh is absolutely out of their minds if they don't stick with Dwyer? The Steelers just look different with a big RB. I had Mendenhall last year and I thought Redman looked better spelling him. Now this year there isn't even a choice as far as I can see. If they don't stick with Dwyer right now they way they are playing (as long as he is 100%) they are nuts.

I agree, he fits their style of offense the best. Redman is only a threat on passing downs but Mendy makes things a little murky when healthy.

 

[Bayhawks]

Picked up Dwyer last week with Demarco out and Brown and Ballard splitting carries. Didn't really expect to use him for more than one week.

Does anyone else think Pittsburgh is absolutely out of their minds if they don't stick with Dwyer? The Steelers just look different with a big RB.

I had Mendenhall last year and I thought Redman looked better spelling him. Now this year there isn't even a choice as far as I can see. If they don't stick with Dwyer right now they way they are playing (as long as he is 100%) they are nuts.

According to rotoworld.com (can't access nfl.com for some reason)wyer: 5'11", 229 lbs

Mendenhall: 5'10", 225 lbs

Redman: 5'10", 230 lbs

Which one is the "big RB, exactly?"

 

[Bayhawks]

Picked up Dwyer last week with Demarco out and Brown and Ballard splitting carries. Didn't really expect to use him for more than one week.

Does anyone else think Pittsburgh is absolutely out of their minds if they don't stick with Dwyer? The Steelers just look different with a big RB.

I had Mendenhall last year and I thought Redman looked better spelling him. Now this year there isn't even a choice as far as I can see. If they don't stick with Dwyer right now they way they are playing (as long as he is 100%) they are nuts.

I agree, he fits their style of offense the best. Redman is only a threat on passing downs but Mendy makes things a little murky when healthy.

No offense, but this is a completely false, mis-informed statement."Redman is only a threat on passing downs?!"

Redman has played in 38 NFL games, and prior to his 100 yard receiving game against the Titans, he has never had more than 24 receiving yards in a game, he had never caught more than 3 passes in a game, and he was averaging 5.9 yards/reception.

Redman's main strength is his inside the tackles and short-yardage running, which fits the Steelers style of offense very well. Even if Dwyer were to assume the lead role in a RBBC (which I don't think will happen), he would have to contend with Redman filling that role, not as a "passing-down" RB.

 

[thatguythere]

Picked up Dwyer last week with Demarco out and Brown and Ballard splitting carries. Didn't really expect to use him for more than one week.

Does anyone else think Pittsburgh is absolutely out of their minds if they don't stick with Dwyer? The Steelers just look different with a big RB.

I had Mendenhall last year and I thought Redman looked better spelling him. Now this year there isn't even a choice as far as I can see. If they don't stick with Dwyer right now they way they are playing (as long as he is 100%) they are nuts.

According to rotoworld.com (can't access nfl.com for some reason)wyer: 5'11", 229 lbs

Mendenhall: 5'10", 225 lbs

Redman: 5'10", 230 lbs

Which one is the "big RB, exactly?"

The one that runs over people and breaks tackles. I've seen Mendenhall go down at the threat of someone hitting him.

 

[munygon2]

Per RW:

Jonathan Dwyer (quad) was downgraded to a missed practice on Friday after participating on a limited basis Thursday.

Coach Mike Tomlin rarely gives the green light to players who sit out on Fridays. Even if Dwyer manages to suit up in a big game versus the Giants, Isaac Redman is now expected to draw the start and handle the majority of the workload. Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) has been considered likely to miss one more week.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Yeah, I knew the quad was a problem. Sadly, he's going to go back to being WW fodder soon. He needed to stay healthy here.

 

[unckeyherb]

Per RW:

Jonathan Dwyer (quad) was downgraded to a missed practice on Friday after participating on a limited basis Thursday.

Coach Mike Tomlin rarely gives the green light to players who sit out on Fridays. Even if Dwyer manages to suit up in a big game versus the Giants, Isaac Redman is now expected to draw the start and handle the majority of the workload. Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) has been considered likely to miss one more week.

well, sheet.

 

[munygon2]

I'm going to wait until the end of the day or tomorrow morning to see if the RW news doesn't change its tune. Otherwise, he will go back to the WW for a bye week fill-in or viable handcuff option.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Per RW:

Jonathan Dwyer (quad) was downgraded to a missed practice on Friday after participating on a limited basis Thursday.

Coach Mike Tomlin rarely gives the green light to players who sit out on Fridays. Even if Dwyer manages to suit up in a big game versus the Giants, Isaac Redman is now expected to draw the start and handle the majority of the workload. Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) has been considered likely to miss one more week.

well, sheet.

yep, he was just changed on MFL.com from Questionable to Doubtful

 

[Bayhawks]

Picked up Dwyer last week with Demarco out and Brown and Ballard splitting carries. Didn't really expect to use him for more than one week.

Does anyone else think Pittsburgh is absolutely out of their minds if they don't stick with Dwyer? The Steelers just look different with a big RB.

I had Mendenhall last year and I thought Redman looked better spelling him. Now this year there isn't even a choice as far as I can see. If they don't stick with Dwyer right now they way they are playing (as long as he is 100%) they are nuts.

According to rotoworld.com (can't access nfl.com for some reason)wyer: 5'11", 229 lbs

Mendenhall: 5'10", 225 lbs

Redman: 5'10", 230 lbs

Which one is the "big RB, exactly?"

The one that runs over people and breaks tackles. I've seen Mendenhall go down at the threat of someone hitting him.

There's a difference between a "big RB" and a RB who "runs over people and breaks tackles." All 3 RBs are basically the same size.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

Just dumped Dwyer to the wire for a week 10 bye wk defense. Well that was two weeks of fun.

 

[zamboni]

Bad timing for Dwyer. Had a chance to perhaps take the starting gig and run with it, but now he probably opens the door again for Mendenhall's return.

 

[Hendo]

Picked up Dwyer last week with Demarco out and Brown and Ballard splitting carries. Didn't really expect to use him for more than one week.

Does anyone else think Pittsburgh is absolutely out of their minds if they don't stick with Dwyer? The Steelers just look different with a big RB.

I had Mendenhall last year and I thought Redman looked better spelling him. Now this year there isn't even a choice as far as I can see. If they don't stick with Dwyer right now they way they are playing (as long as he is 100%) they are nuts.

According to rotoworld.com (can't access nfl.com for some reason)wyer: 5'11", 229 lbs

Mendenhall: 5'10", 225 lbs

Redman: 5'10", 230 lbs

Which one is the "big RB, exactly?"

Theres a world of difference with all of them... none have Dwyers power and tackle breaking ability. Mendy is more shifty and a better outside the tackles runner but goes down far too easy on first contact.Anyone who has watched games this year can clearly see a difference in running styles between all three... which is why the OL has stated it prefferes Dwyers running style over the others since that is how the OL is built.... a north-south plower with one cut and go ability. This is exactly what Dwyer gives that offense and why it has clicked so well.

 

[thatguythere]

Picked up Dwyer last week with Demarco out and Brown and Ballard splitting carries. Didn't really expect to use him for more than one week.

Does anyone else think Pittsburgh is absolutely out of their minds if they don't stick with Dwyer? The Steelers just look different with a big RB.

I had Mendenhall last year and I thought Redman looked better spelling him. Now this year there isn't even a choice as far as I can see. If they don't stick with Dwyer right now they way they are playing (as long as he is 100%) they are nuts.

According to rotoworld.com (can't access nfl.com for some reason)wyer: 5'11", 229 lbs

Mendenhall: 5'10", 225 lbs

Redman: 5'10", 230 lbs

Which one is the "big RB, exactly?"

Theres a world of difference with all of them... none have Dwyers power and tackle breaking ability. Mendy is more shifty and a better outside the tackles runner but goes down far too easy on first contact.Anyone who has watched games this year can clearly see a difference in running styles between all three... which is why the OL has stated it prefferes Dwyers running style over the others since that is how the OL is built.... a north-south plower with one cut and go ability. This is exactly what Dwyer gives that offense and why it has clicked so well.

Now that's what I'm talking about....I've been watching.Mendy goes down before first contact sometimes. So like I said the one that runs people, and breaks tackles is the big back. I guess we'll see today if Redman can do the same. I had a chance to get him but Pierre Thomas was there (10 team) so I went a different direction because I've yet to see Redman or Mendy do what Dwyer has done.

 

[Hendo]

Picked up Dwyer last week with Demarco out and Brown and Ballard splitting carries. Didn't really expect to use him for more than one week.

Does anyone else think Pittsburgh is absolutely out of their minds if they don't stick with Dwyer? The Steelers just look different with a big RB.

I had Mendenhall last year and I thought Redman looked better spelling him. Now this year there isn't even a choice as far as I can see. If they don't stick with Dwyer right now they way they are playing (as long as he is 100%) they are nuts.

According to rotoworld.com (can't access nfl.com for some reason)wyer: 5'11", 229 lbs

Mendenhall: 5'10", 225 lbs

Redman: 5'10", 230 lbs

Which one is the "big RB, exactly?"

Theres a world of difference with all of them... none have Dwyers power and tackle breaking ability. Mendy is more shifty and a better outside the tackles runner but goes down far too easy on first contact.Anyone who has watched games this year can clearly see a difference in running styles between all three... which is why the OL has stated it prefferes Dwyers running style over the others since that is how the OL is built.... a north-south plower with one cut and go ability. This is exactly what Dwyer gives that offense and why it has clicked so well.

Now that's what I'm talking about....I've been watching.Mendy goes down before first contact sometimes. So like I said the one that runs people, and breaks tackles is the big back. I guess we'll see today if Redman can do the same. I had a chance to get him but Pierre Thomas was there (10 team) so I went a different direction because I've yet to see Redman or Mendy do what Dwyer has done.

Yeah although I just think you cant change running styles as a RB with success... you do what you do best and thatsnthatsnot really Mendys or Redmans play-style. Unfortunately for them that OL is not exactly built for swing passes and off tackle either which is why Dwyer excells so much in between the tackles.

 

[Bayhawks]

Picked up Dwyer last week with Demarco out and Brown and Ballard splitting carries. Didn't really expect to use him for more than one week.

Does anyone else think Pittsburgh is absolutely out of their minds if they don't stick with Dwyer? The Steelers just look different with a big RB.

I had Mendenhall last year and I thought Redman looked better spelling him. Now this year there isn't even a choice as far as I can see. If they don't stick with Dwyer right now they way they are playing (as long as he is 100%) they are nuts.

According to rotoworld.com (can't access nfl.com for some reason)wyer: 5'11", 229 lbs

Mendenhall: 5'10", 225 lbs

Redman: 5'10", 230 lbs

Which one is the "big RB, exactly?"

Theres a world of difference with all of them... none have Dwyers power and tackle breaking ability. Mendy is more shifty and a better outside the tackles runner but goes down far too easy on first contact.Anyone who has watched games this year can clearly see a difference in running styles between all three... which is why the OL has stated it prefferes Dwyers running style over the others since that is how the OL is built.... a north-south plower with one cut and go ability. This is exactly what Dwyer gives that offense and why it has clicked so well.

All of this may well be true, but the fact remains that none of the 3 backs is markedly "bigger" than the others. Your explanation is much more eloquently stated, and makes more sense than an inaccurate statement like "Dwyer is a better back for this system because he's a big RB." With regards to tackle breaking ability, however, I have to differ with regards to Redman. His hallmark is being that tough, inside runner, who refuses to go down. in 2011, he was the 6th most "elusive" RB, according to his site:

Link

I have seen Dwyer run very well the last 2 games while Mendenhall and Redman have been out, but, I have seen the Pitt O-line block MUCH better since they came off the bye, regardless of who was at RB.

 

[Bayhawks]

Picked up Dwyer last week with Demarco out and Brown and Ballard splitting carries. Didn't really expect to use him for more than one week.

Does anyone else think Pittsburgh is absolutely out of their minds if they don't stick with Dwyer? The Steelers just look different with a big RB.

I had Mendenhall last year and I thought Redman looked better spelling him. Now this year there isn't even a choice as far as I can see. If they don't stick with Dwyer right now they way they are playing (as long as he is 100%) they are nuts.

According to rotoworld.com (can't access nfl.com for some reason)wyer: 5'11", 229 lbs

Mendenhall: 5'10", 225 lbs

Redman: 5'10", 230 lbs

Which one is the "big RB, exactly?"

Theres a world of difference with all of them... none have Dwyers power and tackle breaking ability. Mendy is more shifty and a better outside the tackles runner but goes down far too easy on first contact.Anyone who has watched games this year can clearly see a difference in running styles between all three... which is why the OL has stated it prefferes Dwyers running style over the others since that is how the OL is built.... a north-south plower with one cut and go ability. This is exactly what Dwyer gives that offense and why it has clicked so well.

Now that's what I'm talking about....I've been watching.Mendy goes down before first contact sometimes. So like I said the one that runs people, and breaks tackles is the big back. I guess we'll see today if Redman can do the same. I had a chance to get him but Pierre Thomas was there (10 team) so I went a different direction because I've yet to see Redman or Mendy do what Dwyer has done.

No, he isn't. A "big back" is a back who is, well, big. Since all 3 backs are similar in size (and Dwyer isn't reportedly the biggest), he isn't the "big back." If you want to say he's the toughest runner, okay (although stats and a much larger sample size would suggest that Redman is), that's a defensible argument, but saying he's the "big back" is not.

 

[FF Ninja]

Why are you such a Mendenhall lover and Dwyer/Redman hater? It sure appears your fantasy season counts on Mendenhall so you just desperately hype him up to make yourself feel better. Kind of sad to watch.

I have T. Richardson, Bradshaw and other starters even ahead of Mendenhall, so no, my season in no way depends on Mendenhall. In asnwer to you question, I don't hate Dwyer or Redman. I have had Dwyer on my dynatsy team...and cut him. Mendenhall is the starter unless he's hurt. Period. That has been the case for the last 3 years and that is the case now. Does Dwyer have some temporary value now, with Mendy on the shelf? Sure. Is he going to take over the starting job and run Mendy out of town? Hardly. And I wouldn't be too quick to go around ripping people over 1 good game. How many is that for Dwyer...in his career?

I was going back and looking for one of your many ridiculous posts hyping Mendenhall when I came across this one I had missed. Maybe you've got Trent and Bradshaw in one league, but with the amount of baseless gibberish you were posting about Mendenhall averaging 80-100 yards a game the rest of the year, I suspect you're in multiple leagues where you were counting on him. But now that Dwyer has been named the starter and Mendenhall has shown nothing that would warrant signing him to a long term contract next year, I'd like to just highlight your bolded statement. And I'd like to laugh at your line that followed after you talked all kinds of smack after Mendenhall's one fluke game.

 

[Godsbrother]

I posted this in the Steelers thread:

Starting offensive linemen Mike Adams, Willie Colon and Max Starks all did not practice yesterday. Adams is definitely out this and probably a few more with the high ankle sprain. Starks is healthy but got the day off. Not sure what is going on with Colon's knee.Yesterday they moved Pouncey to RG and Legursky to C, Foster was at LT, Beachum at RT and DeCastro was at LG.

Unless you absolutely must, I would be wary of any Steelers running back until the offensive line can get settled a little bit. On the other hand it does not look like Ben is going to start and so the Steelers desperately need a running game and keep Batch's passing attempts to a minimum. So Dwyer is going to get some carries as long as he doesn't cough up the ball.

 

[deadlyrange0321]

Definitely think Dwyer could be a good start this week. Balt's defense is still overrated in that they aren't a shutdown unit. I would feel a lot better about Dwyer if Roethlisberger was playing, so that will be something to monitor.

I see something like: 16car 65yds 1TD, 1rec 8yds

Obviously won't help as much in PPR, so you need to count on some TDs which will be easier to come by in Big Ben plays.

 

[DoubleG]

I was going back and looking for one of your many ridiculous posts hyping Mendenhall when I came across this one I had missed. Maybe you've got Trent and Bradshaw in one league, but with the amount of baseless gibberish you were posting about Mendenhall averaging 80-100 yards a game the rest of the year, I suspect you're in multiple leagues where you were counting on him. But now that Dwyer has been named the starter and Mendenhall has shown nothing that would warrant signing him to a long term contract next year, I'd like to just highlight your bolded statement. And I'd like to laugh at your line that followed after you talked all kinds of smack after Mendenhall's one fluke game.

- Most people don't chirp when their guy just had 9 rushes for 19 yards and a fumble. Congrats! You win the thread.

 

[mbuehner]

Definitely think Dwyer could be a good start this week. Balt's defense is still overrated in that they aren't a shutdown unit. I would feel a lot better about Dwyer if Roethlisberger was playing, so that will be something to monitor.I see something like: 16car 65yds 1TD, 1rec 8ydsObviously won't help as much in PPR, so you need to count on some TDs which will be easier to come by in Big Ben plays.

Not sure I feel good about Dwyer getting that touchdown, it would be his first of the season. The whole RB corp only has 6. That gives you a 50/50 shot of ONE of your 4 backs scoring a TD. Yeah, Dwyer is starting, but Rainey will be in there and who knows how and if the other two will be used. Dwyer might get 20 carries (maybe), but the Steelers are only scoring a touchdown once every 45 carries. Don't like those odds. I'd only start him if I was out of options.

 

[Fantasy Dealer]

Would you start him over deangeol williams?

 

[FF Ninja]

I was going back and looking for one of your many ridiculous posts hyping Mendenhall when I came across this one I had missed. Maybe you've got Trent and Bradshaw in one league, but with the amount of baseless gibberish you were posting about Mendenhall averaging 80-100 yards a game the rest of the year, I suspect you're in multiple leagues where you were counting on him. But now that Dwyer has been named the starter and Mendenhall has shown nothing that would warrant signing him to a long term contract next year, I'd like to just highlight your bolded statement. And I'd like to laugh at your line that followed after you talked all kinds of smack after Mendenhall's one fluke game.

- Most people don't chirp when their guy just had 9 rushes for 19 yards and a fumble. Congrats! You win the thread.

It was awesome watching you get all cocky after Mendenhall's fluke game only to clam up for the rest of the year. You did "chirp" a bit when it looked like Mendenhall was going to be the starter but then got outperformed by Dwyer every game and eventually demoted to #3. Surely 19 yards and a fumble is bad (and no doubt he was in no one's starting lineup that week anyway), but compare that to 6 yards and two fumbles for your boy who was technically the starter and probably in your lineups...In just two career starts, Dwyer has as many 100 yard rushing games as Mendenhall has had in the last two years. You really could not have been more wrong with this quote:

Is he going to take over the starting job and run Mendy out of town? Hardly.

At this point it would be shocking if the Steelers re-sign Mendenhall. He's barely worth the veteran's minimum with his <4.0 ypc and the PR headache of his Bin Laden tweets.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I was going back and looking for one of your many ridiculous posts hyping Mendenhall when I came across this one I had missed. Maybe you've got Trent and Bradshaw in one league, but with the amount of baseless gibberish you were posting about Mendenhall averaging 80-100 yards a game the rest of the year, I suspect you're in multiple leagues where you were counting on him. But now that Dwyer has been named the starter and Mendenhall has shown nothing that would warrant signing him to a long term contract next year, I'd like to just highlight your bolded statement. And I'd like to laugh at your line that followed after you talked all kinds of smack after Mendenhall's one fluke game.

- Most people don't chirp when their guy just had 9 rushes for 19 yards and a fumble. Congrats! You win the thread.

It was awesome watching you get all cocky after Mendenhall's fluke game only to clam up for the rest of the year. You did "chirp" a bit when it looked like Mendenhall was going to be the starter but then got outperformed by Dwyer every game and eventually demoted to #3. Surely 19 yards and a fumble is bad (and no doubt he was in no one's starting lineup that week anyway), but compare that to 6 yards and two fumbles for your boy who was technically the starter and probably in your lineups...In just two career starts, Dwyer has as many 100 yard rushing games as Mendenhall has had in the last two years. You really could not have been more wrong with this quote:

Is he going to take over the starting job and run Mendy out of town? Hardly.

At this point it would be shocking if the Steelers re-sign Mendenhall. He's barely worth the veteran's minimum with his <4.0 ypc and the PR headache of his Bin Laden tweets.

it wouldnt shock me if Mendy is gone and Pitt addresses the position via FA or draft