Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer working out with the best of the best

[mudloggerone]

Dwyer will have great company as he works out next month with studs like MJD, Forte, McCoy, Gore, Bradshaw etal. Maybe some of it will rub off. Dwyer who has underwhelmed in part due to poor conditioning has been motivated by Mendenhall's injury. He has hopes of pushing backup Redman for playing time while Mendy is out. Keep an eye on Dwyer's progress in preseason if you're planning on playing Redman.

 

[Miller]

I just don't see the skill set there to push anyone too much.

 

[mudloggerone]

Redman, IMO, is pushable if Dwyer gets serious.

 

[Runnik's Hambones]

I agree with Miller, here. I don't see Dwyer getting that much action.

 

[mudloggerone]

Dwyer has dropped 20 pounds this off season and is said to be in fantastic condition.

 

[Miller]

If anyone pushes Redman I think it could be the rookie from Florida, Chris Rainey. Small, but electric with the ball in hand.

 

[jjtweeks]

Dwyer has dropped 20 pounds this off season and is said to be in fantastic condition.

heard that about McNabb too :tongue:

 

[mudloggerone]

It's obvious that McNabb isn't right in the head, Dwyer-not so much so.

 

[WesDawg]

Redman's solid and has Tomlin's trust. With that said, I liked the late round selection of Dwyer just fine a couple years ago but there's always a reason for such a productive college player to last that long. I honestly like John Clay (UFA-2011, Wisconsin) a little better for the short and long term if they ever commit to a "feature back", with Rainey as the change-of-pace guy. Baron Batch was one of the stars of last year's training camp prior to blowing his knee out and could be firmly in the rotation also, if healthy.

 

[Miller]

Is Mendenhal supposed to be out all season?

 

[gizzil]

maybe they're finally fed up with him running into contact

 

[Phicinfan]

Miller, last I heard there was a shot he could be ready by mid-season. Last I heard the plan was to PUP him, which gives them to week 6 I believe to activate or place him on IR for the season.