tough times ahead for Colbert and the front office in the years ahead

**Big T** · 02-10-2013, 04:41 PM

Mendenhall would be very, very good in a zone blocking scheme. Especially if the line can stay healthy. If they go zone they better resign Mendenhall, sign Reggie Bush, or draft a guy like Eddie Lacy/Giovani Bernard. Redman/Dwyer would be useless.

**LatrobePA** · 02-10-2013, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Big T

Mendenhall would be very, very good in a zone blocking scheme. Especially if the line can stay healthy. If they go zone they better resign Mendenhall, sign Reggie Bush, or draft a guy like Eddie Lacy/Giovani Bernard. Redman/Dwyer would be useless.

I likey!!

**ChucktownSteeler** · 02-10-2013, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Big T

Mendenhall would be very, very good in a zone blocking scheme. Especially if the line can stay healthy. If they go zone they better resign Mendenhall, sign Reggie Bush, or draft a guy like Eddie Lacy/Giovani Bernard. Redman/Dwyer would be useless.

I like that! Still would love to draft a RB like Lacy, Giaovani, or Ellington. Heck, why not take a shot at Lattimore in the later rounds.

My question is: Has Mendy burned too many bridges with Tomlin to re-sign?

C-town

**Crash** · 02-10-2013, 04:58 PM

Mendenhall is gone. Let it go.

**Real Deal Steel** · 02-10-2013, 06:48 PM

There is word from the local Pittsburgh paper that the offense may be going to a zone blocking scheme. A scheme that would better suit Mendenhall. Don't know how true it is but that's what's being reported.

**ChucktownSteeler** · 02-10-2013, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Real Deal Steel

There is word from the local Pittsburgh paper that the offense may be going to a zone blocking scheme. A scheme that would better suit Mendenhall. Don't know how true it is but that's what's being reported.

That could be very true. Saw an article earlier suggesting the same. I just don't know if Mendy will be back, he may have burned too many bridges.

**NeilPatrickBanana** · 02-10-2013, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Real Deal Steel

There is word from the local Pittsburgh paper that the offense may be going to a zone blocking scheme. A scheme that would better suit Mendenhall. Don't know how true it is but that's what's being reported.

I've been hoping and suggesting that they go to a zone scheme all winter. They are built for it up front now.

But I don't think they should bring mendy back. Hes never shown the vision or quickness to suggest he'll be a great zone back.

Joique Bell is the answer... ( or just my sleeper "next" RB)

**Real Deal Steel** · 02-11-2013, 12:05 AM

I have to admit, a zone blocking scheme where Mendy would essentially be making one cut (on paper) sounds outstanding.

**Nolrog** · 02-11-2013, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by Real Deal Steel

There is word from the local Pittsburgh paper that the offense may be going to a zone blocking scheme. A scheme that would better suit Mendenhall. Don't know how true it is but that's what's being reported.

The new OL coach they hired is a zone block guy, so I'd say that's likely the scheme they will use.

**NeilPatrickBanana** · 02-11-2013, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Big T

Mendenhall would be very, very good in a zone blocking scheme. Especially if the line can stay healthy. If they go zone they better resign Mendenhall, sign Reggie Bush, or draft a guy like Eddie Lacy/Giovani Bernard. Redman/Dwyer would be useless.

I really don't see a ZBS being a benefit to Mendy. He is not a decisive runner.

Couple Names to look at in free agency ( considering the move to ZBS)

1. Joiquie Bell - I know... I know... i'm becoming repetitive. He's also RFA. He's gonna be a player in the NFL
2. Felix Jones - BUST. But only 25. And DEFINITELY has the one cut skill set necessary to be effective in a zone scheme. I've never liked him. I can't believe I have him on a list... BUT... he is the one free agent who has the type of ceiling that we could hit a home run with.
3. Justin Forsett - We are going to need a return guy as well. Forsett is an undersized guy, who is never going to be an every down back. But he is a good fit as a change of pace guy in ZBS. With added use as a return guy. He was highly successful in limited opportunities behind the best zone blocking line in football (houston)
4. Tim Hightower - A proven zone runner. Not sure what the status is on his reconstructed knee, but I'd like get him in camp on the cheap and find out
5. Brandon Jackson - A total bust.. should be league minimum cheap. Is an effective 3rd down back.