What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

The goal line bowling bowl of last preseason?

Anyone think he's still in the Steeler's medium to long term plans? I wonder if his blocking sucked as much as his short yardage/goal line running was great.

It would be great if he fit into the overall scheme of things!!

[frankthetank1]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

The goal line bowling bowl of last preseason?

Anyone think he's still in the Steeler's medium to long term plans? I wonder if his blocking sucked as much as his short yardage/goal line running was great.

It would be great if he fit into the overall scheme of things!!

he might of been in poor shape last season. i remember one preseason game he asked to come out and tomlin left him in. if you are a player like redman you should never ask to come off the field.

[Oviedo]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

Based upon his performance last pre season against players who now work for Wal-Mart a number of fans have started a write in campaign for him to make the Hall of Fame and for the Steelers to retire his number.

As far as his plans with the Steelers long term. IMO, maybe another year on the practice squad and then vanishing into oblivion.

[cruzer8]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

Nothing more than a pre-season phenom.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

I believe that they are trying to get Redman some fullback work as well this off-season. The reason that Frank Summers made the team coming out of camp last year and Redman did not (in spite of better performances by Redman in training camp practices and preseason games) was because Summers had the flexibility to play both RB and FB, whereas Redman was more of a one trick pony. When Summers went down with an injury, instead of bringing up Redman, they used D.J. Johnson more at FB, and also brought fan favorite Carey Davis :P back again. We'll see what happens this year.

[Oviedo]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

I believe that they are trying to get Redman some fullback work as well this off-season. The reason that Frank Summers made the team coming out of camp last year and Redman did not (in spite of better performances by Redman in training camp practices and preseason games) was because Summers had the flexibility to play both RB and FB, whereas Redman was more of a one trick pony. When Summers went down with an injury, instead of bringing up Redman, they used D.J. Johnson more at FB, and also brought fan favorite Carey Davis :P back again. We'll see what happens this year.

Summers was running 1st team FB at mini-camp. Didn't hear anything about Redman getting reps at FB. Can't remember where it was written last year, but Redman was reported to be both a bad and unwilling blocker which is one reason he didn't make the team. Then there was the "take me out coach" incident.

I can't see anyway Redman makes the roster out of camp.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

I believe that they are trying to get Redman some fullback work as well this off-season. The reason that Frank Summers made the team coming out of camp last year and Redman did not (in spite of better performances by Redman in training camp practices and preseason games) was because Summers had the flexibility to play both RB and FB, whereas Redman was more of a one trick pony. When Summers went down with an injury, instead of bringing up Redman, they used D.J. Johnson more at FB, and also brought fan favorite Carey Davis :P back again. We'll see what happens this year.

Summers was running 1st team FB at mini-camp. Didn't hear anything about Redman getting reps at FB. Can't remember where it was written last year, but Redman was reported to be both a bad and unwilling blocker which is one reason he didn't make the team. Then there was the "take me out coach" incident.

I can't see anyway Redman makes the roster out of camp.

I hope Summers improved his blocking, because he wasn't all that good at it last year before he got hurt. At this point, I'm more confident with Johnson or McHugh as a blocking FB than Summers...but we'll see how much they all progressed when training camp rolls around.

[aggiebones]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

Redman was kept because he showed some solid possibilities. He had some deficiencies that I'm sure Tomlin grilled him on. If it took, then he could be a player, if they didn't then he'll be gone. But we would have gotten something out of him versus some of the other bums on the team last year. He had a nose for he endzone and was powerful. Something we clearly needed at times last year. Hmmm, maybe he would have helped us get that 1 more win we needed to get to the playoffs. That may have propelled us deep into the playoffs, like other years that we just crawled into the playoffs.
Then, maybe Ben wouldn't have had the time to loaf around in Georgia. Who knows?

But I think he could have gotten us a couple more TDs in situations that we settled for FGs. Sometimes in a tight season where tiebreakers kick you out, that's all you need.

Know however he's in a battle with the new draft pick. Who shows promise, but also lacks the complete game. I doubt they keep both.

Summers showed nothing in any phase of his game. Unless he really figured something out this offseason, he'll be gone.

[Oviedo]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

Does anyone think Redman would actually be active on game day if he couldn't play FB?

Who is he going to take reps from? Mendenhall? Moore? Dwyer? That is your three of your four game day RBs right there. The fourth is usually someone who can play FB well or can contribute on special teams. That is probably Summers or an extra TE.

For all the fascination with Redman when you break it down looking at who is going to be active on game day he doesn't fit if his skillset is just short yardage. Mendenhall and Dwyer can both do that as well as Redman. They don't activate a RB for 3-4 possible carries in a game.

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

Does it really matter if he can play fullback? After all, BA has emphatically stated (and shown) that he doesn't want a fullback in his offense.

[aggiebones]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

Actually we don't know what Dwyer can do.
I know everyone is sweating in their panties cause they want a 6th round steal. But there's a reason he was in the 6th round. Don't wash them away so easy. At this point Dwyer is just a random late round rookie. He should not be counted on.

If we keep a FB active every week, he will have to be a top notch one. Not a random back with a big body. If its not a power FB like we've had in the past, we'll just use TEs. If we activate a FB, then we'll have 1 less TE. Summers is pretty useless, UNLESS he improves ALOT.

So you have Parker leaving and someone needing to take his role. Its either Dwyer, Redman or X? Speculation at this point is just that.

Summers will be competing with a 3rd TE. If they feel he can develop into a top FB, they'll go that route. I'd rather cut him and find a known stud FB that someone else lets go. We've certainly cut a few good ones, so they are likely out there.

[fezziwig]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

At least Redman was better than the other Wal-Mart employees. I'd much rather teach a guy to block, a secondary skill than to teach a guy to run, his number one responsibility. Having a guy that can do both well is a bigger plus but, Arians and his Steelers don't draft or sign guys unless they are a project.

These almost runningbacks or fullbacks can be compared to Sweed or Sweed can be compared to them. Sweed a receiver that can't catch. Our so called fullbacks that can't block or muscle their way around.

Frank the tank is a waste of a draft pick and a roster spot and is keeping others from developing. The guys a runt that might show some flashes of this or that but when it's all said and done, he will never be the go to guy or a deciding factor. He will be mentioned only because, he is just a small man in a big mans game.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

At least Redman was better than the other Wal-Mart employees. I'd much rather teach a guy to block, a secondary skill than to teach a guy to run, his number one responsibility. Having a guy that can do both well is a bigger plus but, Arians and his Steelers don't draft or sign guys unless they are a project.

These almost runningbacks or fullbacks can be compared to Sweed or Sweed can be compared to them. Sweed a receiver that can't catch. Our so called fullbacks that can't block or muscle their way around.

Frank the tank is a waste of a draft pick and a roster spot and is keeping others from developing. The guys a runt that might show some flashes of this or that but when it's all said and done, he will never be the go to guy or a deciding factor. He will be mentioned only because, he is just a small man in a big mans game.

Summers is listed at 5'10" 240 lbs. How is that a runt?

Mendenhall is listed at 5'10" and 225 lbs., and actually said recently that he has lost about 8 pounds from his playing weight last year. Does that make him a half pint?

[Notleadpoisoned]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

At least Redman was better than the other Wal-Mart employees.

Redman was a state champion wrestler in high school so he probably has a brighter future as a cage fighter than he does being a greeter.

[SteelAbility]

Re: What happened to Eye Sack Redman?

I believe that they are trying to get Redman some fullback work as well this off-season. The reason that Frank Summers made the team coming out of camp last year and Redman did not (in spite of better performances by Redman in training camp practices and preseason games) was because Summers had the flexibility to play both RB and FB, whereas Redman was more of a one trick pony. When Summers went down with an injury, instead of bringing up Redman, they used D.J. Johnson more at FB, and also brought fan favorite Carey Davis :P back again. We'll see what happens this year.

You mean had equal potential to whiff on blocks at both the RB AND FB position? Not everyone has that kind of talent. :P