The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... Mendenhall had some problems with the Steelers, both on and off the field. Those include a controversial tweet about Osama Bin Laden several years ago. But that doesn’t bother new Arizona HC Bruce Arians, who signed him to a one-year contract in free agency and is thrilled to have him. "He’s a legitimate big-time threat every time he touches the ball,” Arians, the Steelers former offensive coordinator, said on Wednesday. “He’s a big back who never has to come out of the game. He has a 230-pound body with 180-pound feet.”
Reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Arians said he is not worried about Mendenhall’s attitude, either. Mendenhall was suspended for one game last season when he failed to show up for a game against the Chargers in which he was deactivated. “The tweet he made earlier was a mistake, he understands that,” Arians said. “Rashard is a different person than most football players. You have to respect the individual and what he stands for. He thinks differently. I respect that and appreciate that. ... He does different things that football players usually do. He’s an honest, bright kid. I’m thrilled to have him. ...” While it's nice that Arians is thrilled to have him, we'll continue to take a wait and see approach until Arians proves he's actually equally thrilled to use Mendenhall.
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