Mendenhall's uncertain future with Steelers NFL Nation Blog ESPN Running back Rashard Mendenhall is expected to be fully recovered from his ACL surgery by 2013. It's just uncertain whether he will be running for the Pittsburgh Steelers. That's why the Pittsburgh PostGazette is speculating that Mendenhall may have taken his last carry with the Steelers. Rashard Mendenhall #34 RB Pittsburgh Steelers Rush228 Yds928 TD9 Rec18 Yds154 TD0 Sources told the PostGazette that the Steelers won't count on Mendenhall returning to form until next season. This isn't a stopthepresses moment because Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said last month that "it's a bonus" if Mendenhall can play at all this year. If Mendenhall doesn't play in 2012,Cheap Trent Edwards Jersey, it will make the decision regarding his future even tougher. Mendenhall will be an unrestricted free agent after this season. Mendenhall's effectiveness dropped last season when the Steelers deemphasized the running game. He averaged 15.2 carries and 61.9 rushing yards last season. Mendenhall also was more hesitant in running between the tackles and frequently bounced to the outside. He wasn't as explosive as in previous seasons,Cheap DeAngelo Williams Jersey, producing only three runs of more than 20 yards last season after having 11 of them in 2010. Perhaps Mendenhall's future is tied to how the Steelers play without him. Pittsburgh is expected to lean more on backup Isaac Redman as well as reserves Jonathan Dwyer,Cheap Lyle Alzado Jersey, John Clay and Baron Batch. 2011 STATS The author introduces： GX Cheap Carl Banks Jersey on sale 881 NT Cheap Dan Fouts Jersey on sale 786 365d JERSEYS is a privately owned sports goods company with a history of nearly 4 years.We have the professional factory behind us manufacturing all sports jerseys.Click here Read More