Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jonathan Dwyer has managed to put together back-to-back 100-yard games, but he still insists that Rashard Mendenhall will be the starter when he returns from his Achilles injury.
Dwyer, who has started the last two games after seemingly being benched for fumbling against the Oakland Raiders several weeks ago, told the media on Wednesday that Mendenhall is indeed the guy and that he knows his role.
"I mean, Rac is the guy," said Dwyer, referring to Mendenhall by his nickname. "Rac has been here for years, and they drafted him in the first round to be a starter. Read more [...]
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