Steelers bring in TE McHugh Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Steelers signed tight end
Sean McHugh to a one-year deal on Wednesday.
McHugh spent the past three seasons with the Detroit Lions and over 24 games
with the team (14 starts), he totaled 20 receptions for 277 yards.
Originally selected by Tennessee in the seventh round of the 2004 draft, he
was cut by the team after their training camp that year and was subsequently
signed by Green Bay, where he spent the 2004 season and appeared in one game.... More...
Steelers' offensive coordinator Bruce Arians indicated that Rashard Mendenhall is expected to get 10 to 15 plays in Week 1 against Houston while spelling Willie Parker, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Arians added, "If Willie gets tired, he'll be in there. No special roles."
Our View:The team remains uncertain who will be the short-yardage/goal-line back. Mendenhall was previously the leading candidate for the job, but fell out of favor due to ball-security issues in the preseason.
