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Mendenhall 'clearly' No. 1 for Cardinals
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
(6/13/2013) According to Fox Sports 910AM in Phoenix, Cardinals running back Rashard Mendenhall has "clearly" been the No. 1 running back during minicamp and offseason work thus far. The report says Mendenhall looks "good hitting the holes, good in pass protection" and is catching the ball out of the backfield.
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Mendenhall in battle to start
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
(5/14/2013) The Cardinals official team website reports that the running back battle for the starting job between Rashard Mendenhall, Ryan Williams and rookies Stepfan Taylor and Andre Ellington could be wide open. “You really can’t tell until the lights come on,” coach Bruce Arians said. “... Until you turn the lights on, you really don’t know about them.” Mendenhall had his best years under Arians in Pittsburgh and now that he’s had so much time to recover from his knee issues – plus his one-year-need-to-prove-it contract – he could be primed for a rebound season. Williams seems certain he will be effective this year, after never being certain in his knee early last season before suffering his shoulder problem. If both come through, Taylor and Ellington won’t be needed. Even if they are, they have to show they are ready.
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Mendenhall looks like starter
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
(3/20/2013) In an interview with CBSSports.com at the NFL owners meeting in Phoenix on Wednesday, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians hinted that newly-signed running back Rashard Mendenhall would be the starter this season. "I prefer one guy," Arians said, and he gushed about Mendenhall since the two have a history going back to Pittsburgh. "Adding a player the caliber of Rashard, a proven back who can carry you to the Super Bowl, not only helps the football team but it helps your locker room. Obviously we have a good history together. I know how to use him. He’s a heck of a player in all phases. He never has to come out of the game."
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Steelers GM: Mendenhall wasn't in shape
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
(3/19/2013) The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that running back Rashard Mendenhall never was 100 percent healed from his serious knee injury during a disappointing 2012 season that ultimately led the Steelers to allow him to leave as a free agent, according to general manager Kevin Colbert. The report says Colbert doesn't believe he ever got back to the shape he was in during 2011. “Honestly, I don't think he ever quite got to point where he was 100 percent as we've seen him before,” Colbert said. Last week, Mendenhall signed a $2.5 million, one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals that includes numerous incentives. Cardinals coach Bruce Arians was the Steelers' offensive coordinator during Mendenhall's first four seasons.
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Mendenhall signs deal with Cards
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
(3/13/2013) Rashard Mendenhall and Bruce Arians will reunite in Arizona after the agent for the running back announced his client signed a one-year deal. Mendenhall is expected to work with Ryan Williams, though it remains to be seen how their roles will break down. Mendenhall will be 26 when the season starts with 925 career carries including the postseason.
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Report: Broncos will sign Mendenhall
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
(3/13/2013) ProFootballTalk.com reports the Broncos are "likely" to sign running back Rashard Mendenhall. Mendenhall had been linked to the Cardinals but the report says the Broncos are the favorite to land him.
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Cardinals a 'perfect fit' for Mendenhall?
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
(3/12/2013) There's been speculation on where Rashard Mendenhall will end up this offseason but XTRA 910-AM in Arizona is hearing the running back would be a "perfect fit for Cards offense." Mendenhall has a relationship with new Cards coach Bruce Arians going back to their Pittsburgh days and fits the bill as a heavy-workload running back who can pass protect and play tough. Mendenhall has also been linked to the Broncos and Dolphins.
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Broncos in talks with Mendenhall
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(3/10/2013) The Denver Post reports Sunday that the Broncos have expressed interest in free agent running back Rashard Mendenhall. Meanwhile, NFL.com reported Saturday that Dolphins have also shown some interest in Mendenhall. According to the report, talks are expected to intensify leading up to the start of the free agency period Tuesday.
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'Fins interested in Mendenhall
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(3/9/2013) NFL.com reports Saturday that the Dolphins have shown some interest in free agent running back Rashard Mendenhall. The Dolphins, who are expected to part ways with Reggie Bush this offseason, may be in the market for another running back.
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Mendenhall 'unlikely' to stay
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
(1/25/2013) A report on the Steelers official website says it's "unlikely" unrestricted free agent Rashard Mendenhall returns this offseason. Mendenhall's return from a torn ACL last season was marred by other minor injuries but a particular week stands out to the Steelers' front office. Per the report, Mendenhall didn't show up for the team's game against the Chargers after being made inactive. "Any time a player doesn't show up for a game, that’s unacceptable," Steelers GM Kevin Colbert said. "There’s no circumstance, other than obviously a family emergency or something of that nature which would have been predetermined to be excusable."
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