The Facts:
When asked how big of a role he anticipates Mendenhall having this season, HC Mike Tomlin said, "Our initial plan is he's going to be a supplemental runner. The growth of his role will be determined on his ability to execute from an assignment standpoint, how he deals with being a professional athlete."
Reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to Tribune-Review staffer Scott Brown, the Steelers are optimistic that Mendenhall will emerge as a solid complement to Willie Parker, who has averaged 329 carries the last two seasons and is coming off a broken right leg. He is expected to be 100 percent for the start of camp, but Mendenhall should help lighten Parker's workload this season. The 224-pound Mendenhall could certainly fill the role of short-yardage back -- and perhaps more. OC Bruce Arians has said Mendenhall reminds him of Edgerrin James when the latter was a rookie because of his advanced pass-blocking skills.
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