Running Back Isaac Redman Looking Forward To Chance To Become Number One Running Back

[stillers4me]

Steelers Running Back Isaac Redman joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93.7 The FAN to discuss his season, and his potential future as the Steelers number one running back.


Redman said no disrespect to anyone else, but he views himself as a number one running back and is striving to make sure that happens. It was his dream as a kid to become a star running back in the NFL, and Redman said he felt a lot of pressure going into the Denver playoff game, but has always played well in those types of situations.
Mike Tomlin has used some tough love tactics with Isaac to motivate him...........

Listen here: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/...-running-back/

[BlastFurnace]

It's very intruiging...

Somewhere, the poster on the old site who created the "suddenness and glide" thread is smiling.

Still like Mendenhall and hope he can contribute next season.

[Austin87]

Redman is a beast. Mendenhall and Redman should be sharing carries next season at the very least.

[Galax Steeler]

Redman is a beast. Mendenhall and Redman should be sharing carries next season at the very least.

That could be true but the only thing is will Mendy be with the team next year?

[X-Terminator]

That could be true but the only thing is will Mendy be with the team next year?

Considering he has one year left on his contract and you can't cut an injured player, yes, he will be with the team next season. We just don't know when he'll be back on the field - he may miss at least the first 6 weeks of the season if he's put on the PUP list.

[Galax Steeler]

Considering he has one year left on his contract and you can't cut an injured player, yes, he will be with the team next season. We just don't know when he'll be back on the field - he may miss at least the first 6 weeks of the season if he's put on the PUP list.

You are correct I didn't think of it that way.

[steelreserve]

Redman is a beast. Mendenhall and Redman should be sharing carries next season at the very least.

I'd be surprised if Mendenhall is in any condition to play until the second half of the season at best. So it looks like Redman is up for his own 6-8 game audition, and if he does well, I wouldn't expect us to be rushing Mendenhall back. That's really a serious injury and I wouldn't expect him to be at 100% until 2013.

All this barring the outside chance that we sign a well-known RB in free agency, of course.

[Animal Mother]

Don't forget about Baron Batch as well.

I was watching Frank Gore run in that NFC Championship game and just longed for a RB like him. He was patient when he needed to be, cut when he needed to cut, and exploded at the right time. Mendy just seems indecisive. I love Redman, but noticed he resorts to the spin too much and doesn't seem to explode through holes at the right time. His strength by far is moving the pile to get extra yards.

[Steeldude]

It's very intruiging...

Somewhere, the poster on the old site who created the "suddenness and glide" thread is smiling.

Still like Mendenhall and hope he can contribute next season.

and just think of how many of the people bashed him for his opinion. probably the same people who bashed anyone disliking arians as an OC.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

and just think of how many of the people bashed him for his opinion. probably the same people who bashed anyone disliking arians as an OC.

No, I had fun with him and that comment. I dont see the "suddeness or glide" in Redman's running style. He kind of reminds me of a not as quick Verron Haynes, but with much better balance.

Not too sudden and plods more than glides. I think he is a good complimentary back, which is what most teams in the NFL have. You need at least 2 RB's in the NFL these days.

[lilyoder6]

redman is def a good rb.. and if he can drop a few pounds, it would be scary what he could do.. and the league is a 2 back system anymore so if/when mendy comes back he would add a nice switch... or batch blows up he could be the change of pace back, like hunter is to gore

[Iron Steeler]

I wish we could somehow get trade value for mendy. He has danced his way off the team for me. And is horrible in the redzone.

Redman. Is focused and hungry. And we still don't know what we have with baron batch from what I've seen in highlights he kinda reminds me of a smaller amhad Bradshaw.

[suitanim]

I wonder how long he'll last carrying the ball 35 times a game if we do, indeed, revert back to a 90's style, 3 yards and a cloud of dust offense?

[steelerdude15]

I'm glad that he seems ready to take the lead. I hope that when Mendy comes back, he be ready to go. Issac and Mendy would be a deadly one-two punch.

[ALLD]

Mendy will be following FWP and BA after next season.

[GBMelBlount]

I wonder how long he'll last carrying the ball 35 times a game if we do, indeed, revert back to a 90's style, 3 yards and a cloud of dust offense?

I love Redman's running style but I hope to hell they don't run him til his wheels fall off.

It's nice to have two sets of fresh legs to split the carries. If not Mendy, then someone else.

[86WARD]

Team is slowly imploding...lol.

"RB Controversy" ; Ben Wants Answers ; Defense is gonna be short handed ; possibility of a lot of veteran leadership out the door...

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Team is slowly imploding...lol.

"RB Controversy" ; Ben Wants Answers ; Defense is gonna be short handed ; possibility of a lot of veteran leadership out the door...

let the gnashing of teeth continue. I hear the new mob is lighting their torches and getting ready to march.

[Bluecoat96]

Team is slowly imploding...lol.

"RB Controversy" ; Ben Wants Answers ; Defense is gonna be short handed ; possibility of a lot of veteran leadership out the door...

PLEASE tell me you're being sarcastic.

[steelreserve]

I wonder how long he'll last carrying the ball 35 times a game if we do, indeed, revert back to a 90's style, 3 yards and a cloud of dust offense?

Probably a couple seasons, like most running backs. Although if we're smart, we get someone else who can take 10 of those. Who knows, between Dwyer, Batch, Clay and whoever else we bring in as an afterthought, maybe at least one of them at least turns out to be decent enough for that next year.

[ShutDown24]

When Mendenhall's contract expires he should be left to explore the market. There is no need to spend any money on a running back. Mendenhall is a more complete player than Redman, but you can get the job done with a couple cheap backs and a third down specialist in this era. If Redman is able to sustain the same general production he gave the team as a spell back in the starting roll, good. Extend him three years on a lower end starters contract and when that expires let him walk, too. Unless you have a weapon like Adrian Peterson in the backfield, there isn't much point to spending a lot of money on these ball carriers anymore. There aren't really many featured backs left in football and there certainly isn't one on this roster. Mendenhall has a chance to be one, but I don't think it is worth the investment to develop him any longer.

[pepsyman1]

I wonder how long he'll last carrying the ball 35 times a game if we do, indeed, revert back to a 90's style, 3 yards and a cloud of dust offense?

I really don't see that happening. I still think we are going to be throwing the ball plenty. I'm hopeful we end up fairly well balanced. I think we have the talent at the skill positions to be a very dangerous offense

[Texasteel]

let the gnashing of teeth continue. I hear the new mob is lighting their torches and getting ready to march.

Changing of the guard Gonzo, now you can get tired of hearing us. Not really bud.

Like I've said before, I don't expect a huge change in the teams philosophy. I think we all would be a little shocked if the team told Ben that they were going to be a running most of the time.

[suitanim]

Well, did Rooney says he wanted his "Old offense back" or not?

[Bluecoat96]

Well, did Rooney says he wanted his "Old offense back" or not?

In this day and age with the ridiculous amount of internet access/social media, I'm willing to bet Rooney's original statement was a good bit different. Of course, I'm just ASSuming.

It reminds me that old game of "telephone" I used to play back in grade school.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Changing of the guard Gonzo, now you can get tired of hearing us. Not really bud.

Like I've said before, I don't expect a huge change in the teams philosophy. I think we all would be a little shocked if the team told Ben that they were going to be a running most of the time.

I know Tex, I dont thing the team philosophy will change a lot either. Probably a shift in focus to finding some nasty O linemen that like to finish blocks in the run game and letting them do that a bit more often. I still think that guys like Wallace, Brown, Sanders will be a big part of things and I look forward to seeing Saunders get more involved as a receiver.

I just find it amusing that there isnt even a new OC named yet and some are already predicting doom for the offense. Sounds like more blind faith in Arians than the Steelers organization as a whole.

[Texasteel]

Well, they don't come much nastier, or tougher, that you man Osemele. I just hope, if we take him, that we can leave him at OG. By the way I doubt if we get him in the 2nd round.

I wouldn't say doom and gloom, but could see a bit of a down turn, a temporary down turn early. We may have to be a bit giving at the 1st of the year, but I think by the end of the year we will be fine, with the right moves. I just hope that some, not you bud, but some, will not say, "Well see what happened just because we got rid of BA."

[suitanim]

I know Tex, I dont thing the team philosophy will change a lot either. Probably a shift in focus to finding some nasty O linemen that like to finish blocks in the run game and letting them do that a bit more often. I still think that guys like Wallace, Brown, Sanders will be a big part of things and I look forward to seeing Saunders get more involved as a receiver.

I just find it amusing that there isnt even a new OC named yet and some are already predicting doom for the offense. Sounds like more blind faith in Arians than the Steelers organization as a whole.

YOU were the one who posted that Rooney wanted his old offense back.

Are you retracting that now?

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

YOU were the one who posted that Rooney wanted his old offense back.

Are you retracting that now?

Nice try at deflecting and putting words in my mouth....as ususal.

I posted a link to a story where sources told Chris Mortensen the following. The sources said the move was made in order to shift the offense back toward its blue-collar identity of years past, in line with the desires of Steelers president Art Rooney II.

That is a pretty vague statement. "Blue collar identity" could just mean he wants to see some more physicality in running the football, between the tackles... rather than end arounds to WR's and stretch plays to the edge vs the undersized Colts defense.

I dont think its gonna be a 70's type offensive mix, but maybe we should cue up the "sky is falling" cat picture just for emphasis.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Well, they don't come much nastier, or tougher, that you man Osemele. I just hope, if we take him, that we can leave him at OG. By the way I doubt if we get him in the 2nd round.

I wouldn't say doom and gloom, but could see a bit of a down turn, a temporary down turn early. We may have to be a bit giving at the 1st of the year, but I think by the end of the year we will be fine, with the right moves. I just hope that some, not you bud, but some, will not say, "Well see what happened just because we got rid of BA."

E, I think Colon, Foster, Pouncey, Gilbert are good run blockers that want a chance to lay a beating on defensive fronts, but never got much of a chance to do that.

I always liked Arians using Miller and the off guard pulling on off tackle traps, or the occasional fake stretch and throwback screen to Miller inside. The power running sets up the misdirection and expanded what he could do. I remember a night game in San Diego where the announcers were just marvelling at Kemo pulling and blowing up defenders...and that opened the passing game up for Ward, Miller, Wallace, etc. But I think that only happened after ARII said run the ball more.

I believe that the Steelers are capable of running the football effectively, but Arians never really liked to do that. Not in Pittsburgh, not in Cleveland, not at Temple U. The owner may have gotten tired of seeing a 1 dimensional offense. I dont know, but its done now.