djprotege 0 Posted August 17, 2012 Steelers have taken Mendenhall off PUP. They are hurting real bad at RB looks like they want him back Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted August 17, 2012 He's the only quality RB on the team imo. I'd take an 80% Mende over a 100% Redman/Dwyer any day. Redman/Dwyer are career back-up's, nothing more. Dwyer is a poor mans Hightower, both having similar build and skill-sets as Redman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted August 17, 2012 My own speculation is that they are desparate. I believe they are taking him off the pup in hopes of a miracle that he is able to start the season. He can still be put on the pup list for the season if his recovery isnt far enough along. They are willing to gamble during training camp and cut ine guy off the roster to make room for mendenhall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted August 17, 2012 As a Steelers fan, with Redman already injured, the only back I'd touch is Rainey really late, particularly in PPR. If Mendenhall falls past round 6 or so, then I might take him figuring he could be useful late in the season, but I'm not on the Steelers RB bandwagon until the offensive line gels and Mendenhall gets healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny_Bastard 154 Posted August 17, 2012 No reason to rush Mendy back unless something is drastically wrong with Redmen's groin. Redmen ADP falling hard.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Total Package 0 Posted August 17, 2012 He can still be put on the pup list for the season if his recovery isnt far enough along. Nope, once you're off PUP, you're off PUP. He'll be deactivated on a week-to-week basis if he's not ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PATSSOX 22 Posted August 17, 2012 I just scooped Mendy up and dropped my kicker until i figure out what the deal is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colonel Hogan 0 Posted August 17, 2012 Nope, once you're off PUP, you're off PUP. He'll be deactivated on a week-to-week basis if he's not ready. I think he can be placed back on the PUP list as long as he hasn't practiced with the team...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted August 18, 2012 I think he can be placed back on the PUP list as long as he hasn't practiced with the team...? Nope. Once you come off the preseason PUP, you are either on the active roster or you go on IR. There is no going back to PUP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted August 18, 2012 Nope. Once you come off the preseason PUP, you are either on the active roster or you go on IR. There is no going back to PUP. Well why the hell would you put a guy on the preseason pup if he has a shot to come back during camp? Is the 1 ectra roster spot really that important in preseason? O well im not the expert so i guess it is worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,037 Posted August 18, 2012 It's pretty simple. It didn't make any sense for him to start the season on the PUP. That means he's out until at least week 7. It doesn't take nearly that long to heal from an ACL injury. Peterson is already back off of the same time frame. Welker was back in 2010 to start the season with the same injury and same time frame. It didn't make sense from the jump that he would end up on the PUP to start the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted August 18, 2012 It's pretty simple. It didn't make any sense for him to start the season on the PUP. That means he's out until at least week 7. It doesn't take nearly that long to heal from an ACL injury. Peterson is already back off of the same time frame. Welker was back in 2010 to start the season with the same injury and same time frame. It didn't make sense from the jump that he would end up on the PUP to start the season. Exactly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjsteel 34 Posted August 18, 2012 If Mende is there for me in the 11th, thinking about taking him, RB's so far are Lynch/McGhaee/Ridley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
