Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

[SteelCrazy]

Former Bowie State running back Isaac Redman has helped the Pittsburgh Steelers all season long. He came through again in last Sunday’s Super Bowl.

Redman had two carries for 19 yards, both of which set up a Pittsburgh touchdown and added a kickoff return but it wasn’t enough as the Green Bay Packers handed the Steelers a 31-25 defeat in Super Bowl XLV in Dallas.

Redman, the all-time top rusher at Bowie State, has slowly grown into a good back-up running back that the Steelers can depend upon in certain situations. Coach Mike Tomlin turned to him in the second half as Pittsburgh tried to rally from an 18-point first-half deficit.

The former Bowie State back’s work began on the first drive of the third quarter. He got three yards on one carry and then, moments later, Redman bounced outside and got free for a 16-yard run to the Green Bay 8-yard line.

That run sets up Rashard Mendenhall’s 8-yard touchdown on the following play, a score that sliced the Green Bay lead to 21-17.

Pittsburgh still kept rallying after the Packers stretched the lead to 28-17. The Steelers cut it to 28-25 before Green Bay added a Mason Crosby field goal with 2:07 left.

Crosby’s ensuing kickoff came to Redman, who returned it 12 yards. But the Steelers couldn’t move the ball downfield, and Green Bay hung on for its fourth Super Bowl championship.

Redman ran for 247 yards during the regular season. He added 50 yards on seven carries in post-season play for an impressive 7.1 yards per carry. Redman was still averaging over six yards per carry coming into the Super Bowl.

After spending much of last year on the practice squad, Redman gave the Steelers a good extra running back that helped their offense and ran well in the “red zone.” He’s certainly shown he can run in the NFL, and if Pittsburgh doesn’t want to keep him, someone else would certainly have interest.

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[feltdizz]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

Redman is severely underutilized. He should have 10 touches a game.

I don't understand how a guy comes in and gets 7 to 10 yards a pop when it isn't short yardage and then never touches it again.

*I know it isn't 7 to 10 yards but it sure seems like every time Redman gets a touch when it isn't 3rd and 1 he gets a good 4 to 5 yards or gets to the second level.

[SteelCrazy]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

Redman is severely underutilized. He should have 10 touches a game.

I don't understand how a guy comes in and gets 7 to 10 yards a pop when it isn't short yardage and then never touches it again.

*I know it isn't 7 to 10 yards but it sure seems like every time Redman gets a touch when it isn't 3rd and 1 he gets a good 4 to 5 yards or gets to the second level.

Yea, I know and that is very hard to go unnoticed. I was thinking the same thing about him needing more touches and have said so before the playoffs began.

[feltdizz]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

Redman is severely underutilized. He should have 10 touches a game.

I don't understand how a guy comes in and gets 7 to 10 yards a pop when it isn't short yardage and then never touches it again.

*I know it isn't 7 to 10 yards but it sure seems like every time Redman gets a touch when it isn't 3rd and 1 he gets a good 4 to 5 yards or gets to the second level.

Yea, I know and that is very hard to go unnoticed. I was thinking the same thing about him needing more touches and have said so before the playoffs began.

Sometimes I wonder about our FO and our coaches... LOL. It sure seems like the young guys who make plays have a hard time getting reps in the game.

Brown made plays just about everytime he suited up... but he only played in 4 or 5 games.

Redman should have made the team 2 years ago and we kept Carey Davis and Frank Summers. WTF?

What are these guys not doing in practice and is it really that bad given their contributions on game day?

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

Redman is severely underutilized. He should have 10 touches a game.

I don't understand how a guy comes in and gets 7 to 10 yards a pop when it isn't short yardage and then never touches it again.

*I know it isn't 7 to 10 yards but it sure seems like every time Redman gets a touch when it isn't 3rd and 1 he gets a good 4 to 5 yards or gets to the second level.

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When I read the title, my first thought was exactly what you wrote in your first sentence:
"Redman is severely underutilized."

The Steelers may well let Mewelde Moore go. That should translate into more touches for Redman. Mendy stays in on most 3rd downs, but Redman should get more carries on other downs.

I say "should." The way BA ignored Redman for lengthy stretches, you never know.

[NC Steeler Fan]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

I agree it would be huge mistake to continue to under utilize Redman or let him go.

Is there any reason we can't keep Mendy, Moore and Redman? Moore has decent hands and I wonder how Redman would do in passing plays too?

[Crash]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

Moore will probably go. Isaac should get that role.

[Steelerphile]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

Despite looking slow he still manages to be effective. He has great instincts and is hard to tackle. What he needs is a speed coach. If he can add a step of speed he will be a super-sub.

[NorthCoast]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

The coaches can't be that stupid to ignore what they see in games. There must be another part to this story. Maybe during practices they are still missing their assignments? For a WR, that can be a deadly result with easy picks by the defense. For a RB, I don't know how you can miss a play, unless Redman is clueless when it comes to blitz pickup?

[phillyesq]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

The coaches can't be that stupid to ignore what they see in games. There must be another part to this story. Maybe during practices they are still missing their assignments? For a WR, that can be a deadly result with easy picks by the defense. For a RB, I don't know how you can miss a play, unless Redman is clueless when it comes to blitz pickup?

From what I saw this year, Redman looked fine in blitz pickup, much better than Moore. If I recall, one of the blogs (either Steelerslounge or Steelersdepot) broke down Moore and Redman as pass blockers at one point, and Redman came out much higher.

I like Redman as a compliment to Mendenhall. He doesn't dance -- he just hits the hole and goes. I think the reason he doesn't get as many touches is simply because the coaching staff likes Mendenhall more and finds him a superior talent.

Especially after this year's deep playoff run, I'd like to see Redman used to spell Mendenhall more next year. Especially in games where you see Mendenhall with carriers in the mid twenties or higher, I'd like to see some of those touches given to Redman.

[Starlifter]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

I'm not so sure about moore. we haven't seen many displays of redmans catching and route running abilities. If I had to pick mwelde's greatest strength I think it's his YAC, particularly after a swing/screen pass. If Redman can be an effective short yardage receiver then yes, we may let moore go. As it stands right now though, the 3 we have are a nice combination.

[aggiebones]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

As for Brown, it is well known that he needs t ofigure some stuff out to be a good WR we can count on. He made a few plays late in the year...2.
One was a bomb, not exactly a discipline issue. And he ran across the field to catch an important 3rd down. But alot goes into being an every down guy and he's likely not ready. Hopefully he gets some nuances in the offseason.

Redman, should have more plays, but Mendy is a far superior complete back. Redman rarely hurts us. Frankly, EVERY time that Mendy dances in abad way, I'd put in Redman for a few plays. I liked what Moore brought to the table, but I agree that his time is done. He's expensive and replaceable. Maybe soon we'll draft another slighter 3rd down scat guy that can split out when needed.

[Chavezz]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

I've said it all year. If Redman received as many carries as Mendenhall, I feel that their end of year numbers would be a lot closer than what many people would think.

I think Rashard is more apt to break out a long run that can inflate is YPC where Redman would have a more consistent run average. This is nothing against Mendenhall by the way, our line isn't very good and he takes a pounding but if they split the carries a little more, hell, even a 70/30 split I think it makes both of them and the team better.

Moore can go. We don't need the vet presence at RB next year. Sign a legit full back in his place.

Rashard and Redman?

R & R Railroad? Let's get that TRAIN RUNNING!

I can't believe that this is the 1st week of the offseason. I might die.

[Crash]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

There is another story. Mewelde is Tomlin's boy. That's why he was signed and thats why he plays.

But now he's a free agent. I don't expect him back.

So Mendy has to be a three down player and Redman has to be the backup unless they sign or draft another RB.

[Chavezz]

Re: Redman's Contributions in Post Season Shouldn't Go Unnoticed

Don't forget about dwyer too. I know he was a late rd pick but he is still on the roster.