What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

[hawaiiansteel]

Mendy is entrenched as our starter, Mewelde may move up the depth chart and be our #2 back and 3rd down back. we need to replace Willie Parker, not sure if Isaac "RedZone" Redman or Justin Vincent are capable of that.

there's a very good chance the Steelers select a RB in this year's draft. the question is, what do the Steelers need more - a big bruising back ala Bettis that can pick up the short-yardage or a back that has more explosiveness and catch passes out of the backfield?

[SteelCrazy]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

Mendy is entrenched as our starter, Mewelde may move up the depth chart and be our #2 back and 3rd down back. we need to replace Willie Parker, not sure if Isaac "RedZone" Redman or Justin Vincent are capable of that.

there's a very good chance the Steelers select a RB in this year's draft. the question is, what do the Steelers need more - a big bruising back ala Bettis that can pick up the short-yardage or a back that has more explosiveness and catch passes out of the backfield?

Personally, I'd like to sign a Bo Jackson type.........

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

of all the current RBs on the roster, Mendy would be our best short-yardage back. but what if he gets hurt again, shouldn't we bring in some added competition?


Steelers | Tomlin believes Mendenhall can be short yard guy

Thu, 25 Mar 2010


Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he believes RB Rashard Mendenhall can be the team's short yardage back next season.

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[tomco09]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

of all the current RBs on the roster, Mendy would be our best short-yardage back. but what if he gets hurt again, shouldn't we bring in some added competition?


Steelers | Tomlin believes Mendenhall can be short yard guy

Thu, 25 Mar 2010


Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he believes RB Rashard Mendenhall can be the team's short yardage back next season.

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So in other words, he will run Mende till his wheels fall off ? Hlow did that work for Parker? Well I hope they pick up Spiller in the 1st

[Chadman]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

Given the efectiveness of our previous 'speed back' with the current OL, Chadman would look for a short yardage Big Back.

Besides, Mendenhall is fast enough.

[Discipline of Steel]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

Scat backs are better between the 20s. Our issue was short yardage and goal line. Big

[steelblood]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

FULLback. We need a fullback (a real big, nasty sledgehammer).

[Chadman]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

FULLback. We need a fullback (a real big, nasty sledgehammer).

Only good if Arians works the FB into the playbook though.

[SteelHead]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

Our problem in short yardage running has nothing to do with the size of our running backs nor will it be helped simply by the size of a rookie rb coming in. It's our poor blocking and run play calling in those situations.

[NW Steeler]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?



Strengthen the Oline. But I would lean towards the big back. Mendy is pretty damn fast and both he and Moore are very good options out of the backfield. We need a nasty bruiser that punishes the defense. Let them chase Mendy, then hammer them with a big back.

[stlrz d]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

We need a guy with the speed of Chris Johnson, the power of AP, the versatility of Marshall Faulk, the elusiveness of Barry Sanders and the size of the Bus.

And hopefully we can get him in the later rounds.

[SteelerNation1]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

We need a guy with the speed of Chris Johnson, the power of AP, the versatility of Marshall Faulk, the elusiveness of Barry Sanders and the size of the Bus.

And hopefully we can get him in the later rounds.

Toby Gerhart?

[SS Laser]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

Steelers | Could re-sign Parker
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:33:04 -0700

Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers could re-sign unrestricted free-agent RB Willie Parker.



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[steelz09]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

A big back...

[Steel Life]

Re: What do the Steelers need more - a Big back or a scatback?

We need a guy with the speed of Chris Johnson, the power of AP, the versatility of Marshall Faulk, the elusiveness of Barry Sanders and the size of the Bus.

And hopefully we can get him in the later rounds.

Jim Brown is retired...