For what it's worth (Jonathan Dwyer)

[non-gineer]

Sounds like Jon has gotten serious about getting in shape this year. Could be the fact that the Steelers drafted Rainey out of UF helped him to see the handwriting on the wall.

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/04...w-this-summer/

[gt2690b]

Originally Posted by non-gineer

Sounds like Jon has gotten serious about getting in shape this year. Could be the fact that the Steelers drafted Rainey out of UF helped him to see the handwriting on the wall.

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/04...w-this-summer/

heard from a teacher in the area (NW atlanta) that he was signing autographs less than a month ago and giving a speech to the HS students here and that he looked overweight and out of shape.. fwiw... i hope he can turn it around and that the foot gets better

[05GTCorndog]

Originally Posted by gt2690b

heard from a teacher in the area (NW atlanta) that he was signing autographs less than a month ago and giving a speech to the HS students here and that he looked overweight and out of shape.. fwiw

Sadly I heard a similar story from someone. The guy said something to the effect of "Normally I can tell when someone is a professional athlete, you know, they look the part. I never would've guessed it from Dwyer. He looked awful soft to be a professional football player."

We'll see though. I hope he does get it together as this is likely his last chance in Pittsburgh.

[AE 87]

Originally Posted by non-gineer

Sounds like Jon has gotten serious about getting in shape this year. Could be the fact that the Steelers drafted Rainey out of UF helped him to see the handwriting on the wall.

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/04...w-this-summer/

No, the decision was made long before the draft. He's still real young, so if he spends July being really serious about fitness, he shouldn't have any problem come August. The Steelers like what he did when he was on the field, but they've also made clear that their concerned about his weight/fitness.

[rduck]

JD has so much talent and potential. Hope he doesn't waste it eating bisquits!

[JJacket]

I have a feeling that someday JD is going to look like an offensive lineman when we honor him someday as a GT great at halftime.

[dressedcheeseside]

Originally Posted by JJacket

I have a feeling that someday JD is going to look like an offensive lineman when we honor him someday as a GT great at halftime.

Ya mean like this:

[gt2690b]

Originally Posted by dressedcheeseside

Ya mean like this:

ive never seen dwyer wear elbow pads

[BuzzCzar]

rainey is a smallish scat-back type and was signed more to fill a different role that has been occupied by Mendenhall (rehabbing an ACL) and Antonio Brown. And he can contribute on special teams like kick-off and punt returns. now that Brown is a starting WR, they need another super-quick dude with no fear. Also he grew up living in Maurice Pouncey's home.
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/...ed-633550/?p=2
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/...rother-633867/

not to replace Dwyer
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/...teelers-84881/

[wesleyd21]