Mendenhall's role diminishes as Steelers offense comes to pass

[stillers4me]

Among Rashard Mendenhall's latest beliefs is teams who run the ball can still win in the pass-oriented NFL.
Never mind that most of the top teams in the league still believe the path to the Super Bowl is through the air.
Crazy, huh?

Not to Mendenhall, the Steelers' top running back.

"I still think that's the formula to win," Mendenhall said. "I feel like the successful teams, when you look at the Broncos and what they're doing and the Texans and teams like that, teams that are able to run the ball, they have balance on offense and it does nothing but help them. Plus it gives your defense a break."

The Steelers (8-3) are like most of the NFL's top teams: They have leaned heavily on the pass in 2011, more than they did last year.

And the person most affected is Mendenhall, who has seen his workload -- not to mention his impact on the offense -- diminish.............

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[pepsyman1]

He might get more carries if he quits friggin dancing behind the line looking for the perfect place to run. Follow the design of the play and hit the pedal. Half the time he reaches the line of scrimmage already slowing down.