Dwyer taking advantage of every opportunity
Posted by on August 22, 2012 – 3:31 pmJonathan Dwyer isn’t sure at this point what his role will be or how much playing time he will see in Saturday night’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, but he is ready for whatever comes his way.
“I’m just going to be prepared for whatever they need me to do,” said Dwyer.
And this year, more than ever, he truly feels prepared for the task at hand – whether it means starting if Isaac Redman can’t go or coming in at any point.
In his third season Dwyer has matured, not only gaining a better grasp of what is required on the field but off the field as well.
“I’m treating everything as business and I’m just very serious about everything I do, whether it’s on the field or off the field,” said Dwyer. “I’m going to take care of what’s important to me. My job is important to me and I just want to show everyone that I mean business.”
On the field that has been the case when he is given the opportunity. Dwyer saw limited action last season, but when he was in there he made it count, carrying the ball 11 times for 107 yards against the Tennessee Titans last season, including a career-long 76-yard run.
“When you’re out there you had better make something happen,” said Dwyer. “Throughout the course of a football game you never know if that play may happen. Every time I touch the ball I try to do something positive with it, even if it’s just gaining two yards. I’m going to make sure that two yards looks good.
“I’m just trying to go out there every time and make the best of every opportunity.”
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By SteelerHead on Aug 22, 2012 | Reply
Jonathan…as a Yellow Jacket fan…I always enjoyed watchin’ ya…but now you’re with the Black and Gold of Steel Town…I waited patiently last year for ya to have more carries…this year…let’s show ‘em what you got.
By hp on Aug 22, 2012 | Reply
Dwyer and McLendon are the ones who will shock the NFL this year.
Dwyer has very gifted quick feet, size and a some speed.
And if the new OL doesn’t inspire a person, what will?
McLendon is just going to do what Steeler NTs do. Be the top echelon for years on end! The best.
Steed, Hampton, McLendon. Has a nice ring to it, eh.
Always a nod to Chris Hoke for his championship qualities, playing and in person.
By dale r schaffner sr. on Aug 23, 2012 | Reply
keep fighting john ur doin fine we need smash mouth backs who can block and can catch out of the backfield u see how fast backs go down so keep healthy and strong cause u can b the man just like that go steelers
By Bill Longley on Aug 23, 2012 | Reply
I like Dwyer very much.His intensity and speed will compliment the running game.
By B.J. Tkacik of BFLS on Aug 23, 2012 | Reply
I like Dwyer as well. Live in the ATL and was able to keep tabs on the “Yellow Jackets” of Ga. Tech while he played. He is real but needs to be given the shot to show it. Stay healthy and stay focused!
By Pat O'Leary on Aug 23, 2012 | Reply
I like Dwyer as well. he has good size and quickness. I felt that he should have been utilized more last season. I think his size and build are very similar to Redman and think he will have a good year. I think what will eventually happen is when Mendenhall comes back and is reinserted as the starter the big question is going to be who the number 2 back is going to be!!!!!!
By Ed Melott on Aug 24, 2012 | Reply
I would like to see them cut Mendenhall and go with Redman and Dwyer. I have never been a Mendenhall fan.