stillers4me
04-17-2011, 07:45 AM
Today’s Player Breakdown focuses on the offensive side of the ball and with Steelers starting RB Rashard Mendenhall.
A Little Background
‘Mendy’ (the name my wife and I use when we talk about #34) was drafted 23rd overall by the Steelers in 2008, inked a 5 year deal and only played 4 games his rookie season. Mendy replaced Willie Parker after he was injured during a game against the Ravens. Nine carries and 30 yards later #34 suffered a fractured shoulder caused by Ray Lewis’ tackle (http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d80b3f90c/Mendenhall-out-for-season). He was placed on injured reserve – so much for your rookie season. However, he blew out of the gates in 2009. He replaced Willie Parker as the starting running back and had a huge break out game against the Chargers rushing for 165 yards and two touchdowns. He’s played all 32 games since becoming the starter in 2009 – a pretty good feat for a running back that has carried the ball 566 times in that span.
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Rashard Mendenhall finished the season with 1,273 yards, 13 TD’s, and 2 fumbles (both lost) on 324 carries during the regular season...............
Read more @ http://nicepickcowher.com/2011/04/16/2010-player-breakdown-rashard-mendenhall/#more-6851
A Little Background
‘Mendy’ (the name my wife and I use when we talk about #34) was drafted 23rd overall by the Steelers in 2008, inked a 5 year deal and only played 4 games his rookie season. Mendy replaced Willie Parker after he was injured during a game against the Ravens. Nine carries and 30 yards later #34 suffered a fractured shoulder caused by Ray Lewis’ tackle (http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d80b3f90c/Mendenhall-out-for-season). He was placed on injured reserve – so much for your rookie season. However, he blew out of the gates in 2009. He replaced Willie Parker as the starting running back and had a huge break out game against the Chargers rushing for 165 yards and two touchdowns. He’s played all 32 games since becoming the starter in 2009 – a pretty good feat for a running back that has carried the ball 566 times in that span.
Stats stats stats
Rashard Mendenhall finished the season with 1,273 yards, 13 TD’s, and 2 fumbles (both lost) on 324 carries during the regular season...............
Read more @ http://nicepickcowher.com/2011/04/16/2010-player-breakdown-rashard-mendenhall/#more-6851