Two football posts in a row!
Check out this quote from Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, courtesy of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
"I think the critical runs, short-yardage, goal line, have been a problem," Arians said. "They got addressed (in 2008) with Gary Russell. Now is it going to be Rashard? It could be Isaac Redman, it could be by a bunch of guys. Is it a back or is it by committee? This time of year you get your running game going, but in training camp you find out that short-yardage stuff. You win the job that way."
Well, well, well. It appears a guy who seems to be built perfectly for the goal line will need to impress in that area in camp to avoid a vulture situation in Pittsburgh. This is really huge news, as Mendenhall already is going to lose some touches on third downs. If he doesn't get the goal line touches, he goes from borderline first round to borderline third round or later in my book. Stay tuned.
Cheers,
TFAM
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