Are the "Experts" so Blind that They Cant See How Good Redman Is?

3rdandlong · 08-10-2011, 10:58 AM

The Tribune Review's front article in the Sports section talks about how the Steelers are screwed if Mendenhall goes down with an injury. "Who is going to replace him?" they ask. They seem to think Mewelde would be the logical choice. They even discuss Baron Batch. They do say good things about Redman but criticize him for having no touchdowns in the redone. For God's sake he hardly ever got the ball in the redzone. When he did, he shined (I.e. Baltimore game). He had 52 carries for 247 yards, just under 5 yards a carry.
He also does the little things like pick up the blitz. I never hear anyone say this, but I think Redman has the potential to be a starter. If not for the Steelers, then some other team. It would be a great combination to have Mendenhall and Redman as our backs. I don't understand why Tomlin or Arians can't see how good Redman is.

***Fire Arians*** · 08-10-2011, 11:07 AM

the experts don't watch the team as closely as we do. I think we're more qualified to call ourselves experts on the steelers than they are

thumper · 08-10-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Arians

the experts don't watch the team as closely as we do. I think we're more qualified to call ourselves experts on the steelers than they are

austinfrench76 · 08-10-2011, 02:34 PM

Absolutely correct about the experts! We know our team, they are asked to know every team. It's funny how alot of these guys say things that make you scratch your balls, er, your head.. Redzone could be big for us this year WITH Mendenhall playing!

steeltheone · 08-10-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 3rdandlong

The Tribune Review's front article in the Sports section talks about how the Steelers are screwed if Mendenhall goes down with an injury. "Who is going to replace him?" they ask. They seem to think Mewelde would be the logical choice. They even discuss Baron Batch. They do say good things about Redman but criticize him for having no touchdowns in the redone. For God's sake he hardly ever got the ball in the redzone. When he did, he shined (I.e. Baltimore game). He had 52 carries for 247 yards, just under 5 yards a carry.
He also does the little things like pick up the blitz. I never hear anyone say this, but I think Redman has the potential to be a starter. If not for the Steelers, then some other team. It would be a great combination to have Mendenhall and Redman as our backs. I don't understand why Tomlin or Arians can't see how good Redman is.

I like Redman, he is a lunchpail type runner...I've seen nothing to suggest he is anything more than a backup though...

Dodens Grav · 08-10-2011, 03:38 PM

I think the preseason games will determine how big of a role Redman will serve this season. I expect that he will see more playing time, however.

INOX · 08-10-2011, 10:09 PM

I think Redman is going to end up with significant production in 2011. I have a bad feeling about Rashard.

rich4eagle · 08-11-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 3rdandlong

The Tribune Review's front article in the Sports section talks about how the Steelers are screwed if Mendenhall goes down with an injury. "Who is going to replace him?" they ask. They seem to think Mewelde would be the logical choice. They even discuss Baron Batch. They do say good things about Redman but criticize him for having no touchdowns in the redone. For God's sake he hardly ever got the ball in the redzone. When he did, he shined (I.e. Baltimore game). He had 52 carries for 247 yards, just under 5 yards a carry.
He also does the little things like pick up the blitz. I never hear anyone say this, but I think Redman has the potential to be a starter. If not for the Steelers, then some other team. It would be a great combination to have Mendenhall and Redman as our backs. I don't understand why Tomlin or Arians can't see how good Redman is.

I think Redman is a solid back and good replacement for an injured Mendenhall and a good spot player and late game player

***pete74*** · 08-11-2011, 04:57 AM

Redmans ypc was higher then Mendenhalls. i think you can take Mendy out and give Redman 300 carries this season and we will run for just as many if not more yards

truesteelerfan · 08-11-2011, 11:29 AM

Do I like Redman...sure I do...He's a Steeler! But I'm not going to claim I know more than anybody else...I've seen his play, and I'm glad he's on our team...but I don't think he's better than Mendy....decent back up, and I hope he gets a lot of carries this year to save some wear off Mendy, but he's not a HOF back in waiting IMO...if I'm wrong, I'm wrong...but something in the thousands of plays he's run in practice must have shown the coaches something that in the dozens of plays we've missed out on. If he stays under the radar, maybe we can resign him for less money?

08-10-2011, 10:58 AM	#1
3rdandlong Bench Warmer Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 209 Member Number: 17001 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Are the "Experts" so Blind that They Cant See How Good Redman Is? The Tribune Review's front article in the Sports section talks about how the Steelers are screwed if Mendenhall goes down with an injury. "Who is going to replace him?" they ask. They seem to think Mewelde would be the logical choice. They even discuss Baron Batch. They do say good things about Redman but criticize him for having no touchdowns in the redone. For God's sake he hardly ever got the ball in the redzone. When he did, he shined (I.e. Baltimore game). He had 52 carries for 247 yards, just under 5 yards a carry. He also does the little things like pick up the blitz. I never hear anyone say this, but I think Redman has the potential to be a starter. If not for the Steelers, then some other team. It would be a great combination to have Mendenhall and Redman as our backs. I don't understand why Tomlin or Arians can't see how good Redman is.

08-10-2011, 11:07 AM	#2
*Fire Arians* Anti-Spammer Mod Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,619 Member Number: 16570 Thanks: 120 Thanked 378 Times in 238 Posts	Re: Are the "Experts" so Blind that They Cant See How Good Redman Is? the experts don't watch the team as closely as we do. I think we're more qualified to call ourselves experts on the steelers than they are

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austinfrench76 Assistant Coach Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,152 Member Number: 3516 Thanks: 285 Thanked 70 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Are the "Experts" so Blind that They Cant See How Good Redman Is? Absolutely correct about the experts! We know our team, they are asked to know every team. It's funny how alot of these guys say things that make you scratch your balls, er, your head.. Redzone could be big for us this year WITH Mendenhall playing!

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Dodens Grav Assistant Coach Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,427 Member Number: 18585 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Are the "Experts" so Blind that They Cant See How Good Redman Is? I think the preseason games will determine how big of a role Redman will serve this season. I expect that he will see more playing time, however.

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INOX Water Boy Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6 Member Number: 2655 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Are the "Experts" so Blind that They Cant See How Good Redman Is? I think Redman is going to end up with significant production in 2011. I have a bad feeling about Rashard.

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08-11-2011, 04:57 AM	#9
*pete74* Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 3,024 Member Number: 15921 Thanks: 42 Thanked 105 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Are the "Experts" so Blind that They Cant See How Good Redman Is? Redmans ypc was higher then Mendenhalls. i think you can take Mendy out and give Redman 300 carries this season and we will run for just as many if not more yards __________________

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truesteelerfan Team Captain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern CO Posts: 656 Gender: Male Member Number: 11218 Thanks: 15 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Are the "Experts" so Blind that They Cant See How Good Redman Is? Do I like Redman...sure I do...He's a Steeler! But I'm not going to claim I know more than anybody else...I've seen his play, and I'm glad he's on our team...but I don't think he's better than Mendy....decent back up, and I hope he gets a lot of carries this year to save some wear off Mendy, but he's not a HOF back in waiting IMO...if I'm wrong, I'm wrong...but something in the thousands of plays he's run in practice must have shown the coaches something that in the dozens of plays we've missed out on. If he stays under the radar, maybe we can resign him for less money?

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