21-Nov-2009 07:31am

 

#34 Rashard Mendenhall   Pos: Running Back NFL Team: PIT Injury: OK Experience: 2 College: Illinois Height: 70 Weight: 225 Born: 6/19/1987  Year   Tm   Gm   Rush   Yds   TDs   Fum   Catch   Yds   TDs  PROJ PIT 616 5 15 149 0 2008 PIT 4 19 58 0 0 2 17 0 SUMMARY Running Back Rank: #51    Overall: #183 Mendenhall broke his shoulder during the Week 4 game, missing almost his entire rookie season. Mendenhall only had 19 carries before getting hurt. He didn't hit the ground running as quickly as expected. But a year under his belt should do well for his development for this coming season. If Mendenhall is on his game, he'll form a top tandem with Willie Parker at running back for the Steelers. Mendenhall is a great between the tacklers runner. He also can be a solid receiver out of the backfield with pretty good speed. FANTASY OUTLOOK Mendenhall won't go as high in drafts this year and with good reason. He didn't see the field much even when healthy. But he has obvious upside and should get more chances his second season. A year with around 700 or 800 total yards and a few scores seems about right for the second-year back. 2009-11-10 00:43:01 The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall had 22 carries for 155 yards Week 9. Fantasy Impact: Mendenhall has grabbed hold of the starter's job and is becoming a must start for fantasy teams. Source: KFFL.com 2009-10-23 15:43:02 Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 7 and will start the game. Source: KFFL.com 2009-10-22 20:43:02 Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) practiced without limitations Thursday, Oct. 22. Fantasy Impact: He'll be good to go this week as the Steelers starter at running back. Source: KFFL.com 2009-10-21 20:43:03 Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21. Fantasy Impact: Mendenhall should be just fine for Sunday's game. Source: KFFL.com 2009-10-20 17:13:02 Jason Cato and Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, report Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) could be limited during practice this week because of a bruised knee but is expected to play in Week 7. Fantasy Impact: He should be fine to play come the weekend, though. We wouldn't worry too much about this injury. Source: KFFL.com 2009-10-17 10:35:00 Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (illness) is expected to start in Week 6, while RB Willie Parker (toe) will be worked in slowly during the game. RB Mewelde Moore will continue to be the third-down back. Fantasy Impact: This makes the most sense. Consider Mendenhall a solid No. 2 back this week. 2009-10-16 15:13:02 Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (illness) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 16. He is not on the injury report for Week 6 and will play. Fantasy Impact: The Steelers haven't said which back will start, but we feel it will be Mendenhall. He is a solid play for fantasy teams. Source: KFFL.com 2009-10-12 12:43:02 CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall received only six touches in the second half of Week 5 due to the team passing so much. Mendenhall still amassed 77 yards on 15 carries with one touchdown in the game. Fantasy Impact: He still produced good numbers, but it sure seems the Steelers are a pass-first team these days. Keep that in mind when starting any Steelers back. Source: KFFL.com 2009-10-05 02:23:02 The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall had 29 carries for 165 yards with two touchdowns Week 4. He also caught two passes for 26 receiving yards. Fantasy Impact: Mendenhall had a breakout game and could retain the starter's job even when Willie Parker gets healthy. Go pick him up if he is available in your league. Source: KFFL.com 2009-10-04 10:05:00 Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall will receive the start in Week 4 with Willie Parker (toe) out.

2009 Draft Guide - Running Backs  # 1   Adrian Peterson MIN    # 2   Maurice Jones-Drew JAC  # 3   Michael Turner ATL    # 4   Matt Forte CHI  # 5   DeAngelo Williams CAR    # 6   Steven Jackson STL    # 7   LaDainian Tomlinson SDG    # 8   Chris Johnson TEN    # 9   Steve Slaton HOU    # 10   Frank Gore SFO    # 11   Brian Westbrook PHI  # 12   Clinton Portis WAS    # 13   Ronnie Brown MIA    # 14   Brandon Jacobs NYG    # 15   Marion Barber DAL    # 16   Kevin Smith DET    # 17   Ryan Grant GNB    # 18   Darren McFadden OAK  # 19   Joseph Addai IND  # 20   Thomas Jones NYJ    # 21   Knowshon Moreno DEN    # 22   Willie Parker PIT    # 23   Marshawn Lynch BUF    # 24   Reggie Bush NOR    # 25   Ray Rice BAL  # 26   Larry Johnson CIN    # 27   Chris Wells ARI    # 28   LenDale White TEN    # 29   Pierre Thomas NOR  # 30   Cedric Benson CIN    # 31   Jamal Lewis CLE    # 32   Jonathan Stewart CAR    # 33   Earnest Graham TAM    # 34   Darren Sproles SDG    # 35   Derrick Ward TAM    # 36   Felix Jones DAL    # 37   Laurence Maroney NWE    # 38   LeSean McCoy PHI  # 39   Willis McGahee BAL  # 40   Julius Jones SEA    # 41   Tim Hightower ARI    # 42   Donald Brown IND    # 43   Glen Coffee SFO    # 44   Leon Washington NYJ    # 45   Ricky Williams MIA    # 46   Jerious Norwood ATL    # 47   Correll Buckhalter DEN    # 48   Ahmad Bradshaw NYG  # 49   Sammy Morris NWE    # 50   Chester Taylor MIN    # 51   Rashard Mendenhall PIT    # 52   Shonn Greene NYJ    # 53   Fred Jackson BUF    # 54   Jamaal Charles KAN    # 55   Le'Ron McClain BAL    # 56   Justin Fargas OAK    # 57   Edgerrin James SEA    # 58   Michael Bush OAK    # 59   Brandon Jackson GNB    # 60   James Davis CLE  # 61   Mewelde Moore PIT    # 62   Carnell Williams TAM  # 63   Peyton Hillis DEN    # 64   Fred Taylor NWE    # 65   Mike Bell NOR  # 66   Maurice Morris DET    # 67   Tashard Choice DAL    # 68   Jerome Harrison CLE    # 69   Kevin Faulk NWE    # 70   Michael Pittman DEN    # 71   LaMont Jordan DEN    # 72   Ladell Betts WAS    # 73   Jacob Hester SDG    # 74   Danny Ware NYG    # 75   Javon Ringer TEN    # 76   Gary Russell OAK    # 77   T.J. Duckett SEA  # 78   BenJarvus Green-Ellis NWE    # 79   Mike Goodson CAR    # 80   Gartrell Johnson NYG    # 81   Deuce McAllister NOR    # 82   Aaron Brown DET    # 83   Kolby Smith KAN    # 84   Jason Wright ARI    # 85   Reuben Droughns NYG    # 86   Rudi Johnson DET    # 87   Andre Hall HOU    # 88   DeShawn Wynn GNB    # 89   Adrian Peterson CHI    # 90   Brian Leonard CIN    # 91   Dominic Rhodes BUF  # 92   Garrett Wolfe CHI    # 93   Tatum Bell DEN    # 94   Bernard Scott CIN    # 95   Michael Bennett SDG    # 96   Kenneth Darby STL    # 97   Brian Calhoun DET    # 98   Patrick Cobbs MIA    # 99   Michael Robinson SFO    # 100   Warrick Dunn TAM    # 101   Leonard Weaver PHI    # 102   Selvin Young DEN    # 103   DeShaun Foster SFO    # 104   Ryan Torain DEN  # 105   Chris Perry CIN    # 106   Najeh Davenport IND    # 107   LaRod Stephens-Howling ARI    # 108   Chris Brown HOU  # 109   Kenny Watson CIN    # 110   Maurice Hicks MIN    # 111   Greg Jones JAC    # 112   J.J. Arrington DEN    # 113   Ahman Green GNB    # 114   Aaron Stecker ATL    # 115   Lorenzo Booker PHI    # 116   Javarris Williams KAN    # 117   Fui Vakapuna CIN    # 118   Cedric Peerman DET    # 119   Heath Evans NOR    # 120   Rashad Jennings JAC    # 121   Ryan Moats HOU    # 122   Shaun Alexander WAS    # 123   Andre Brown NYG  # 124   Antonio Pittman STL  # 125   Jason Snelling ATL    # 126   Chris Taylor NWE    # 127   Mike Hart IND    # 128   Samkon Gado STL    # 129   Jesse Chatman NYJ    # 130   Thomas Brown CLE    # 131   Chris Henry HOU    # 132   Chris Ogbonnaya STL    # 133   Chauncey Washington DAL    # 134   DeDe Dorsey CIN    # 135   Justin Forsett SEA    # 136   Ahmard Hall TEN    # 137   Kevin Jones CHI  # 138   Xavier Omon SEA    # 139   Owen Schmitt SEA   »  Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings. »  Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings. »  Injury Concern. »  Sleeper. » Auction values based on std 12-team scoring league with $100 cap.

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