The Return Game Still Has a Ways to Go

From: Pro Football Weekly

It is hard to have many qualms with the Steelers’ play this early in the season, but one area where they’re likely looking for improvement is in the return game. In his first two games as the Steelers’ punt returner, Mewelde Moore lost two yards on two returns. Moore was also not much of a factor on kickoff returns. Nor was rookie RB Rashard Mendenhall, who tripped over FB Carey Davis and misplayed a kickoff in the Week Two win at Cleveland.

Moore has been a productive punt returner in the past, but he has bulked up slightly to become a more stout pass blocker, the way we hear it. Mendenhall has very good speed but little experience returning kicks. Even if the Steelers’ return game lacks punch, Pittsburgh can take heart in their coverage units, which have played well. Veteran P Mitch Berger, signed to replace the injured Daniel Sepulveda, also has gotten off to a solid start.