Steelers | Could show interest in Jonathan Stewart

[BubbyBlister]

The Pittsburgh Steelers could show interest in trading for Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart if he becomes available this offseason.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...iday-tip-sheet


I'm surprised no one mentioned this and he will help out for a 1 year deal and personally I think he is a better rb then Mendy. He also has home run speed to boot and wouldn't mind them signing him to a 3 to 4 year deal and parting ways with Mendy.

[BlitzburghRockCity]

I wish they'd let the young guys go play for once. All this speculation gets old. We are a sleeper at best for this deal.

[LatrobePA]

The Steelers will not be trading/ signing anyone this year, hell they're fixing to lose Cotchery!

[CowherPower]

I don't see this happening at all. I wouldn't be against it but with the cap situation as it is right now there's no way to make more moves without doing more restructures.

He is a good back, and I like his breakaway speed that would compliment our stable of power backs but it's a pipe dream at this point.

[FeelSteel]

Redman is not a feature back, Dwyer? who knows if he'll show up in shape, Clay? not a feature back and not even really that good, Batch? two knee injuries and has never played a down in the NFL.

I think we would be wise to consider an option with the potential as Stewart. He's a powerful, shifty and explosive runner.

[igor0190]

Does the Steelers salary cap number currently include Mendenhall? Because he will obviously be on the PUP list for 6 games to start the season. Would it be an option for the Steelers to just IR him? What's Mendenhalls salary anyways?

[Nolrog]

I'm surprised no one mentioned this

Because the big need isn't RB, it's the line. Fix the line and the backs we have will be more than adequate.

[elephantman]

agree, the biggest FA moves the steelers make is holding on to what they have/had

[FeelSteel]

Yes, the Steelers NEVER make moves in FA. BUT, this year is a bit different. I would be surprised if we didn't add another back to the mix of what we have now. I think it would be a mistake.

[steelspikes]

RB not the position it once was, given the overall shift in the NFL to a passing game. Look what NE got to the Superbowl with: a Jet's reject who probably couldn't start for most NCAA Div. I schools: Danny Woodhead.

A more intriguing prospect than Stewart is Brandon Jacobs, although the Steelers seem to be somewhat overloaded with power backs at the moment.