Sep 30th 2008 9:10AM by JJ Cooper (author feed)
Filed under: Steelers, AFC North, NFL Rumors
Pro Football Talk is suggesting that the Steelers may be giving Shaun Alexander a call now that Rashard Mendenhall is done for the season. Alexander could be the fill-in starter until Willie Parker returns from a knee injury, and he could then become the primary backup.
That sounds great if you’re getting the Alexander who was one of the league’s best backs before he firted with the “Curse of 370″ in 2005. Ever since then, Alexander has been a below average back who has averaged only 3.6 yards per carry, fumbled eight times in two years and has battled injuries. He once was a great one, but there aren’t many examples of once-great backs regaining their greatness at the age of 31.Continue Reading
