Le'Veon Bell for Rob Gronkowski:

[86WARD]

He was never replaced by Dwyer. They were both basically given split roles in the crappy rotation I keep talking about.

Yes he was. He was cut after his fumbling issues, his concussion and his interviews about playing concussed. He became expendable because Dwyer was virtually the same player. If Redman was worth anything more than an average back, he never would have been cut. The team would have waited to see how he progressed from the injuries, worked in the fumbling, etc. He was nothing special so he was released.

[Psycho Ward 86]

Redman had a SPINAL CORD injury for crying out loud. Christ. The fans are just merciless on former players when it conveniences them. Someone tell me how he didnt perform admirably as a back up RB during the 3 healthier seasons where he got touches. He was one of the best short yardage backs in the league for a year or 2, and i remember PFF having him ranked as the best or 2nd best blocking back in the league for a time.

The dude has had some huge games, namely, but not limited to when we lost Mendenhall in 2011 for the finale, and redman proceeded to stomp on the broncos (which was overlooked because of Tebow), and that key Ravens game where he caught the game winning TD and broke some difficult tackles

The list of former players that the fans turn their backs on grows everyday. People on this thread are throwing shade at him like he was a 1st round pick. He was undrafted out of a Division III college. Yeesh

[zulater]

Redman had a SPINAL CORD injury for crying out loud. Christ. The fans are just merciless on former players when it conveniences them. Someone tell me how he didnt perform admirably as a back up RB during the 3 healthier seasons where he got touches. He was one of the best short yardage backs in the league for a year or 2, and i remember PFF having him ranked as the best or 2nd best blocking back in the league for a time.

The dude has had some huge games, namely, but not limited to when we lost Mendenhall in 2011 for the finale, and redman proceeded to stomp on the broncos (which was overlooked because of Tebow), and that key Ravens game where he caught the game winning TD and broke some difficult tackles

The former players that the fans turn their backs on grows everyday. People on this thread are throwing shade at him like he was a 1st round pick. He was undrafted out of a Division III college. Yeesh

I agree.I always liked Redman. High motor guy, always gave his all. He had some good moments, helped the Steelers win some important games. And as you say his career was cut short by injury. He wasn't a star, but I appreciate that he was a pro in every sense of the word.

[Nadroj 20]

Redman tossed his glove to me at Training Camp one year so as far as I'm concerned he was a GREAT RB.

[CapLovesTroyP43]

I'm with Steel Reserve. Who would want ANYONE with the Patriots stink on them??? No thanks!!! Bell any day of the week.

[Skinart82]

Instead of Gronk, what if the Seahawks offered a trade, Richard Sherman for Bell? Sherman was the only one last year to make Brown look human, and yes he got away with a lot, but he's a big, physical corner that I wouldn't mind seeing in B&G.

[pczach]

I loved Isaac Redman's heart. He played hard and fought for every yard.

The reality is that he had to fight for every yard because he couldn't make anybody miss, and he didn't have the speed, elusiveness, or hands to be a dynamic back. He was going to be a career backup running back at best. He was never in Le'veon Bell's class or DeAngelo Williams' class for that matter.

Cyphon25 and I had this conversation about Redman versus Bell at SteelersFever when Bell was drafted. I told him that Redman was a career backup with limited talent, and that I thought Bell was going to become the best RB in the NFL. He tried to claim that Redman was as good as Bell. I thought differently.

I don't understand the fascination with Redman and his limited ability. Never did.....never will. It's not an assassination of the man's career or the person. It's a realistic assessment of his football ability.

You can replace an Isaac Redman very easily. Le'Veon Bell is the most complete back in football when healthy. 2200 yards from scrimmage is not something you find very easily in football.

As for the Gronk/Bell swap, I still like having an elite player that can touch the ball 25-30 times a game. You can try to take him away by putting 8 in the box, but that only opens up the passing game. I still think an elite RB is more valuable than an elite TE. We don't know the future health of either player, but I'd still take my chances with Bell.

[Devilsdancefloor]

Uhhhhhh...No.

QFT