Redman and Clay

[BlastFurnace]

Depending on what is going on with Mendenhall, this is the Steelers backfield.

Who is on the practice squad?

[BlastFurnace]

Tomlin just said that Mendenhall's injury is "not minor"

[Chidi29]

Tomlin just said that Mendenhall's injury is "not minor"

And strongly hinted at an ACL. Basically ruled him out next week, too.

[LLT]

I sincerely hope the Coach gives Spann a chance....he is a Northern Illinois prosepect that I got to see pretty regularly.

He led the nation for TD's in 2010, was the Mac offensive player of the year, and won the Vern Smith Leadership award which is the "MVP" award for the Mac conference. I know he is only 5'9 200 lbs...but he is one of the better yards after contact backs that I have seen at the college level.



He was a combine snub (due to his size) but ran a 4.47 at his proday. Add that to his strong lower body...his willingness to lower his pads and take a hit for the extra yard or two...and I say he deserves a chance. After watching the video...I think you have some idea about this kids potential.

I would rather give Spann a chance then to pick up someone off the street who doesnt know our system.

[BlastFurnace]

I sincerely hope the Coach gives Spann a chance....he is a Northern Illinois prosepect that I got to see pretty regularly.

He led the nation for TD's in 2010, was the Mac offensive player of the year, and won the Vern Smith Leadership award which is the "MVP" award for the Mac conference. I know he is only 5'9 200 lbs...but he is one of the better yards after contact backs that I have seen at the college level.



He was a combine snub (due to his size) but ran a 4.47 at the combine. Add that to his strong lower body...his willingness to lower his pads and take a hit for the extra yard or two...and I say he deserves a chance. After watching the video...I think you have some idea about this kids potential.

I would rather give Spann a chance then to pick up someone off the street who doesnt know our system.

He definitely has some suddenness and glide...

[LLT]

He definitely has some suddenness and glide...

Im not saying that he is the coming Messiah...but in 2009-10 he had 41 rushing TD's with a 5.6 average. Definetely worth a chance. Was a ST demon his freshman year.

[Shoes]

Im not saying that he is the coming Messiah...but in 2009-10 he had 41 rushing TD's with a 5.6 average. Definetely worth a chance. Was a ST demon his freshman year.

Keep us posted LLT.....I really hope they move this kid up!

[XxKnightxX]

He definitely has some suddenness and glide...

Down hill runner. Didnt even know he had him. I like what Im seeing.

[7willBheaven]

I wonder what Moore's status is going to be. They may have to go outside the organization and bring someone in...they have some Spann guy on the PS...but I would not want him brought up I'd want a vet guy in there or something.

[stillers4me]

Crap. I hope Isaac shakes it off.....

[tube517]

Redman's butterfingers need to end. Need Clay to step up too.

[Steeldude]

that last one was a tough one. he was held up and then began falling backwards while 5 browns were attacking/stripping at the ball. IMO, losing mendenhall is not that big of a loss.

[Iron Steeler]

that last one was a tough one. he was held up and then began falling backwards while 5 browns were attacking/stripping at the ball. IMO, losing mendenhall is not that big of a loss.

I agree.i like red an, although I feel like he try so hard to stay up on his feet that he fumbles long after his momentum stopped. We're ok don't worry

[GodfatherofSoul]

When Mendy did the hand signal for shaking back and forth, I took it to mean his knee was doing that meaning an mcl or acl tear.

[GoSlash27]

We can do this without Mendenhall, but with Dwyer still on IR we'll have to pick up a third back from somewhere. I don't think Spann is ready for primetime.

[BlastFurnace]

We can do this without Mendenhall, but with Dwyer still on IR we'll have to pick up a third back from somewhere. I don't think Spann is ready for primetime.

I don't agree with you here. Mendenhall is a solid RB and the Steelers have no depth any longer at RB.

[steelreserve]

Is Moore supposed to be ready any time soon? Otherwise we may have to bring the Bus out of retirement.

Seriously, our depth is crap. Thankfully we only need to score 5 or 6 points to beat Denver.

[ALLD]

Give the ball to James Harrison.

[tube517]

Time to call Tiki....

[BlacknGoldBabe]

Time to call Tiki....

Every time I hear Tiki's name, it reminds me of the time that HTG and I were at a fantasy football draft. There was this guy there who was so inept and clueless that when it was his turn to draft, he said "I'll take Kinky Barber."

[Chidi29]

My biggest issue is with finding backs for pass protection. Don't know how refined Clay is in that area. Know it was a pro style offense in Wisconsin and that two of his three snaps against the Rams came in shotgun passes, but it's probably not where you want it to be. That just leaves Redman who is good but will need breathers. Especially in the thinner Denver air.

[steelerdude15]

I feel it will hurt this team losing Mendy, but we can do it without him. We won Super Bowl 43 without him. Issac and John are going to have to step up.

[tube517]

I feel it will hurt this team losing Mendy, but we can do it without him. We won Super Bowl 43 without him. Issac and John are going to have to step

up.

He wasn't the featured back then. At least we had 3 RB's that postseason. Now, it's just Redman and Clay (who's been on the PS most of the year)

[Count Steeler]

I guess David Johnson becomes the FB? We haven't caught many breaks (no pun intended) as it relates to injuries, this year.

[Chidi29]

I guess David Johnson becomes the FB? We haven't caught many breaks (no pun intended) as it relates to injuries, this year.

Johnson has been the main FB. And even he got hurt today though returned to the game shortly after.

[BigNastyDefense]

I remember in SB 40, Polamalu said he'd be willing to run the ball & take it over the top when Ben got that first TD rushing the ball. I am sure Troy would be up for a few carries if needed lol.

But seriously, losing Meny hurts. Redman is now the starter & Clay is the immediate backup. The depth we had is now gone.

[Chidi29]

Troy is the emergency back on gamdays. Played there in high school.

But again, too far ahead of myself.

[BigNastyDefense]

Troy is the emergency back on gamdays. Played there in high school.

But again, too far ahead of myself.

Can you imagine the reckless abandonment that he would run with?

[Chidi29]

Can you imagine the reckless abandonment that he would run with?

Probably too reckless, ha

[tube517]

Troy is the emergency back on gamdays. Played there in high school.

But again, too far ahead of myself.

He is the best victory formation back in history.