2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	#27 Jonathan Dwyer
		Pos: Running Back NFL Team: PIT Injury: Probable Injury Type: quadriceps		Experience: 3 College: Georgia Tech Height: 71 Weight: 229 Born: 7/26/1989

Year	Tm	Gm	Rush	Yds	TDs	Fum	Catch	Yds	TDs	Tgt
2011	PIT	7	16	123	0	0	1	6	0	1
2010	PIT	1	9	28	0	0	0	0	0	0

Summary

Running Back Rank: #47All Players: #142

Dwyer had just 25 carries going into last season but ran 156 times, getting plenty of starts for the Steelers. He had some good moments but was up and down as a starter. Dwyer had back-to-back 100-yard games his season high was just 56 yards after those games despite having double-digit carries five more times. Dwyer didn't prove he could be an every-down back in the league, averaging four yards per carry. He has room to grow but seems best suited as a backup. Dwyer is a big back, but has good speed and cutback ability. Dwyer also is tough to bring down once he has the ball in his hands. He lacks some big-play ability, though, and breakaway speed.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Dwyer might not ever get the chances as he got last season. He doesn't seem to have the makeup to be a legit starter in this league but can help as a backup, which won't be a big help to fantasy teams. We expect a season with around 450 total yards and a few scores.

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Notes

Apr 27 12:12 pm

The Pittsburgh Steelers are believed to be looking to trade RB Jonathan Dwyer.
Source: KFFL.com

Mar 11 11:53 pm

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer signed his sixth-round tender Monday, March 11, for $1.323 million. Dwyer did not want to wait, and wanted to prove a point.
Fantasy Impact: He'll compete for playing time in 2013.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 19 03:03 pm

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer said he expects to start in the team's Week 16 game.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 11 06:32 pm

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he isn't making any changes to the running back situation heading into Week 15. Expect RB Jonathan Dwyer to remain the starter.
Fantasy Impact: Dwyer is the clear back to use in Pittsburgh right now.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 10 11:51 am

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer led the team in rushing in Week 14 against the San Diego Chargers, but that isn't saying much. He had eight runs for 32 yards, while QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder) was second with 31 yards on five rushes. RB Isaac Redman had two carries for no gain.

Dec 02 11:22 pm

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer carried 16 times for 49 yards and his first career touchdown in the Week 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens. He also had three receptions for eight yards.
Fantasy Impact: Dwyer got most of the work at running back but didn't post great numbers.
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 30 10:02 pm

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley challenged RB Jonathan Dwyer this week to handle the bulk of the load without needing time to regroup. 'Jonathan's got to show he can take the bulk of the carries without needing a break or taking a few plays off on the sideline,' Haley said. 'That will be kind of what defines Jonathan as his career moves forward. He's getting a great opportunity. We've been excited about some of the things he's done, and hopefully he goes in and takes this role seriously and won't let us take him off the field.'
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 27 09:58 pm

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer is atop the team's official depth chart. RB Rashard Mendenhall, who had two fumbles in Week 12, is now behind RB Isaac Redman.
Fantasy Impact: You can't trust any of these guys right now but if you had to pick, Dwyer is our choice for fantasy teams.

Nov 19 01:42 am

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer carried 12 times for 55 yards in Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens, and he added three catches for 26 yards.
Fantasy Impact: Dwyer might be the best back to use for the Steelers right now but his production will be up and down, sharing work with others.
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 13 07:07 pm

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer (quadriceps) saw 19 carries for 56 yards in Week 10 against the Kansas City Chiefs, while RB Isaac Redman (ankle) had eight totes for 21 yards. Dwyer also hauled in a four-yard reception, while Redman had two grabs for 18 yards. Redman also lost a fumble.
Fantasy Impact: At this point, Dwyer seems the back to use but they will continue to rotate backs.

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