Jordan Todman's Chance to Shine

[Chin Diesel]

Nice that us UConn fans have former players on many of the playoff teams.

Steelers' DeAngelo Williams is most likely out after missing two practices this week. Pittsburgh OS is publicly saying Todman will play a significant role. Here's a chance for him to shine and get himself a few more years in the NFL.

The role of an RB in the NFL has changed significantly in the past 15 years and the life cycle of an RB has been drastically reduced. If Todman does well in the playoffs it greatly increases his chance of sticking around a few more years.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page...situations-getting-clearer-friday-nfl-preview

 

[uconnphil2016]

I think he'll be backing up Fitzgerald Toussaint, who we unfortunately know very well from his time at Michigan.

 

[TheDoggPound]

Tomlin has a man crush on Toussaint, so no, we probably won't see Todman too much.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I think he'll be backing up Fitzgerald Toussaint, who we unfortunately know very well from his time at Michigan.

Tomlin has a man crush on Toussaint, so no, we probably won't see Todman too much.

Yep, Toussaint will start, but Pittsburgh has stated (maybe a smoke screen) that they are game planning with Todman have significant playing time.

 

[TheDoggPound]

Yep, Toussaint will start, but Pittsburgh has stated (maybe a smoke screen) that they are game planning with Todman have significant playing time.

Well he's been on the team the entire year and has been overlooked the entire year even when he was #2 behind Williams for a long stretch. I'm not expecting much.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Well he's been on the team the entire year and has been overlooked the entire year even when he was #2 behind Williams for a long stretch. I'm not expecting much.

Your expectations are set to avoid disappointment. He can only meet or exceed your expectations.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Did they use him on special teams at all? He could find a nice place as a kick/punt returner and occasionally being brought in on third down.

 

[TheDoggPound]

Did they use him on special teams at all?

From what I saw, watching most of the games I don't believe they did.

He could find a nice place as a kick/punt returner and occasionally being brought in on third down.

The KR job was handed to Toussaint when they signed him.

 

[DoctorWho85]

From what I saw, watching most of the games I don't believe they did.



The KR job was handed to Toussaint when they signed him.

Thanks.

It's down right shame they didn't give him a chance. He was solid returner at UConn, and has the vision and speed to do the same in the NFL.

 

[Chin Diesel]

He has played on KO and Punt teams. Finding a niche as 3rd string RB anp special teams player is his path going forward.

 

[TheDoggPound]

He has played on KO and Punt teams. Finding a niche as 3rd string RB anp special teams player is his path going forward.

Honestly I hope he gets out of Pittsburgh and away from Tomlin. I believe he can be a very serviceable #2 on most any team.

 

[FDNY99]

Honestly I hope he gets out of Pittsburgh and away from Tomlin. I believe he can be a very serviceable #2 on most any team.

He goes to the NYG...he can have a shot at being a #1...

 

[DoctorWho85]

He goes to the NYG...he can have a shot at being a #1...

Bring him to the Patriots. He'd be a nice replacement for Shane Vereen, gives them another returner and gives Tom Brady another target. I think Todman can be the next Sproles. He just needs the right team

 

[ktuck911]

Todman's a solid player.. I say he blows up and ends up with a multi-year deal after this weekend.. he's gonna turn heads.. .. I'm calling it right now.

 

[huskymedic]

JFowlerESPN2:25pm via Twitter Web Client
With DeAngelo ruled out, Toussaint earns Steelers' trust. Todman, too. This doesn't feel like last year, players
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/po...ruled-out-fitz-toussaint-earns-steelers-trust

 

[mauconnfan]

Todman's a solid player.. I say he blows up and ends up with a multi-year deal after this weekend.. he's gonna turn heads.. .. I'm calling it right now.

Todman is going to make BIG play in this game.

 

[Waquoit]

Ah crap. Now I have to root for the Steelers.

 

[PUPPY4]

Being a Stiller head I'll be rooting extra for JT, hope to see plenty of him touting the pill!

HERE WE GO STILLERS, HERE WE GO!!!

 

[BugsyCT]

I'll root for the Bengals but with Todman running for 200 yds.

 

[EJHarrington]

Yet another big run!

 

[Chin Diesel]

Yet another big run!

Nice run. Even though Pitt eventually punted, his run allowed Pitt to kill the ball at the 10.

 

[BugsyCT]

10 rushes 65 yds so far

 

[sportsart]

To use that old classic phrase.

"I don't believe what my eyes just saw"

Unbelievable ending.

 

[Chin Diesel]

10 rushes 65 yds so far

Did exactly what we were hoping he would do. Had a couple of explosive runs.

Showed speed, vision and patience. And held on to the ball in crappy weather.

Great job by him being able to be game film out there for possible suitors.

 

[Woof 101]

Did exactly what we were hoping he would do. Had a couple of explosive runs.

Showed speed, vision and patience. And held on to the ball in crappy weather.

Great job by him being able to be game film out there for possible suitors.

Some video here....65 yds in a playoff atmosphere, got a chance to shine and did so...
http://www.steelers.com/news/articl...Card-win/77faee3e-bc4d-4671-a210-e19abbed5dc6
Scroll down to Tousaint and Todman....

 

[cryjeremiah]

Well he definitely had experience playing in crappy weather while at UConn.

Favorite Todman moment: Scores a TD at Notre Dame, does the Touchdown Jesus pose right back at Touchdown Jesus. Everyone in the UConn section was loving it. Edsall, not so much. Best game I ever attended.

 

[J187Money]

He looked really good and explosive. Nice sharp cuts. Glad to see it!

 

[huskypantz]

Well he definitely had experience playing in crappy weather while at UConn.

Favorite Todman moment: Scores a TD at Notre Dame, does the Touchdown Jesus pose right back at Touchdown Jesus. Everyone in the UConn section was loving it. Edsall, not so much. Best game I ever attended.

Was that the run down the left sideline where essentially the entire offensive live was escorting him down the field, knocking down ND defenders left and right ? That was one of my all-time favorite UConn football players.