Steelers cautiously optimistic on return of Harrison, Polamalu, Mendenhall

Dodens Grav · 10-01-2012, 08:01 PM

Steelers cautiously optimistic on return of Harrison, Polamalu, Mendenhall (read more)

Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers should feel cautiously optimistic on the injury front this evening, as it appears that the team is on the verge of getting all of their injured players back, including some big names.

Safety Troy Polamalu has been going through practices with little to no issues for the past two weeks, including today, and, barring any sort of unforeseen setback, appears ready to return to the field after missing the past two games prior to the team’s week 4 bye.

Running back Rashard Mendenhall, who tore his ACL on January 1st in the last game of the regular season, has in fact been practicing throughout the regular season, gradually increasing the stress level on his surgically repaired knee and it appears that he’s about ready to test it in game action.

Mendenhall actually tore his ACL just a week after Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, and came off the Physically Unable to Perform list a week after as well.

These coincidental events led to speculation that Mendenhall might play as early as the first game of the season, as Peterson did, but the Steelers chose to be more cautious.

While the running game has suffered in his absence (ranked 30th overall in rushing yards per game), the blame falls as much, if not more so, on the offensive line than it does the stable of running backs behind Mendenhall.

Lady Steel · 10-01-2012, 09:22 PM

I wish DeCastro's name was included in that list, although I know we won't be seeing him the remainder of the season.

***tony hipchest*** · 10-01-2012, 09:26 PM

not that it means much, but word is decastro was seen at the WVU game last saturday walking without a limp.

Lady Steel · 10-01-2012, 09:29 PM

Thanks for the update, tony. That news makes me slightly more optimistic.

maddog78 · 10-01-2012, 09:53 PM

Mendenhall's been practicing, right? Pretty sure we'll see him. Have to see how long Troy and James can practice.

Dodens Grav · 10-01-2012, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Steel

I wish DeCastro's name was included in that list, although I know we won't be seeing him the remainder of the season.

DeCastro is mentioned in the full article in the link (as are Sylvester and Adams).

Quote:

Originally Posted by maddog78

Mendenhall's been practicing, right? Pretty sure we'll see him. Have to see how long Troy and James can practice.

Yeah, Mendenhall's been practicing all season. Troy has practiced fully since last week, so he seems to be a go. For James...we'll just have to wait and see how he feels tomorrow morning.

teegre · 10-02-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tony hipchest

not that it means much, but word is decastro was seen at the WVU game last saturday walking without a limp.

DD is a Mountaineer fan... I knew there was a reason that I liked that kid.

Wait... maybe he's scouting Tavon Austin (imagine him, Wallace, Sanders, and AB in the four-wide set).

[Really though: He's probably a guest of his good friend's dad (ie Oliver Luck).]

casteeler · 10-02-2012, 10:56 AM

I really want to see this team play with all of these missing pieces

***Fire Arians*** · 10-02-2012, 11:42 AM

now i can laugh my ass off again every time al michaels says mendinghall

***pete74*** · 10-02-2012, 01:17 PM

Yea he was there with Andrew Luck

10-01-2012, 08:01 PM	#1
Dodens Grav Assistant Coach Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,427 Member Number: 18585 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Steelers cautiously optimistic on return of Harrison, Polamalu, Mendenhall Steelers cautiously optimistic on return of Harrison, Polamalu, Mendenhall (read more) Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers should feel cautiously optimistic on the injury front this evening, as it appears that the team is on the verge of getting all of their injured players back, including some big names. Safety Troy Polamalu has been going through practices with little to no issues for the past two weeks, including today, and, barring any sort of unforeseen setback, appears ready to return to the field after missing the past two games prior to the team’s week 4 bye. Running back Rashard Mendenhall, who tore his ACL on January 1st in the last game of the regular season, has in fact been practicing throughout the regular season, gradually increasing the stress level on his surgically repaired knee and it appears that he’s about ready to test it in game action. Mendenhall actually tore his ACL just a week after Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, and came off the Physically Unable to Perform list a week after as well. These coincidental events led to speculation that Mendenhall might play as early as the first game of the season, as Peterson did, but the Steelers chose to be more cautious. While the running game has suffered in his absence (ranked 30th overall in rushing yards per game), the blame falls as much, if not more so, on the offensive line than it does the stable of running backs behind Mendenhall.

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Lady Steel Assistant Coach Deal or No Deal Champion! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,087 Gender: Female Member Number: 16396 Thanks: 413 Thanked 254 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Steelers cautiously optimistic on return of Harrison, Polamalu, Mendenhall I wish DeCastro's name was included in that list, although I know we won't be seeing him the remainder of the season.

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Lady Steel Assistant Coach Deal or No Deal Champion! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,087 Gender: Female Member Number: 16396 Thanks: 413 Thanked 254 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Steelers cautiously optimistic on return of Harrison, Polamalu, Mendenhall Thanks for the update, tony. That news makes me slightly more optimistic.

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