NFLN: Mike Tomlin on Mendenhall and Sweed

[Bleu Star]

Are you surprised those guys were there for you to choose?

Tomlin: (grinning ear to ear) Of course. Anytime you have guys like that fall to your spot you have to feel fortunate. I guess I can say we were a little lucky.

He just couldn't stop himself from cheesing on the camera when faced with that question. I'm much happier now that our RB pool consists of Barber, Choice and Jones. Thanks goodness we added Choice.

 

[TheCount]

You have to know the Steelers never thought in their wildest dreams they'd get a chance at Mendenhall.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

I wonder if it ever crossed Tomlin's mind that Mendenhal is too much like Willie Parker and maybe they should draft another RB.

 

[RCowboyFan]

For steelers that makes sense too. They already have the Speed back. They need more of a thumper.

Personally, I still don't see Mendenhall working out that great in NFL. I just don't see the wiggle for a top flight RB. But we all have our opinions, we shall see I guess in 3-4 years.

 

[bigE79]

You have to know the Steelers never thought in their wildest dreams they'd get a chance at Mendenhall.

when the season starts he will be dreaming he had an OL...

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I wonder if it ever crossed Tomlin's mind that Mendenhal is too much like Willie Parker and maybe they should draft another RB.

Probably not because he is not like Parker.

It is actually the reverse of what our situation is. Parker is a speedy back where Mendenhall will be their part time thumper.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I wonder if it ever crossed Tomlin's mind that Mendenhal is too much like Willie Parker and maybe they should draft another RB.