Rashard Mendenhall: Should Pittsburgh Steelers Extend RB’s Contract?

June 20, 2012   ·   Chris G.   ·   Jump to comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers do not often spend their cap dollars in free agency, but they do like to take care of their own. They have a very significant player who will be a free agent after the 2012 season, and he will just be entering the prime of his career.
In four seasons, three as a starter, Rashard Mendenhall has accumulated 3,966 yards from scrimmage and has 30 touchdowns in the past three seasons.
However, team president Art Rooney II said that the Steelers would take a "wait-and-see" approach to a contract extension.
It is clear that Mendenhall's status with the Steelers beyond this season is very murky.
Mendenhall has been a bit of an enigma while in Pittsburgh. He has demonstrated tremendous playmaking ability on the field, but also has been hesitant against physical defensive fronts.
Last season, Mendenhall seemed to take on a greater leadership role with the younger running backs, but as a rookie he was not around the team facilities while rehabbing ...

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