Mewelde Moore

The season has had its shares of issues for the Steelers; Our quarterback has been on his back a large portion of the time and turning the ball over the other half of the time, while our defense has had issues forcing turnovers and stopping the run. With all of these issues I have, like most fans, been forced to look at any positive that we can find.

For me it has been Mewelde Moore and his big play ability. The fact that we are associating Moore is one of those underrated players that nobody prepares for and has trouble dealing with when he gets the ball.

Moore was drafted in the fourth round, 119th overall by the Minnesota Vikings out of Tulane. In four years with the Vikings Moore ran for 1,285 and a touchdown while catching 116 balls for 1,093 yards and three touchdowns in his 54 appearances.

When Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin came to the Steelers in 2007, Mewelde Moore followed suit.and has been just as productive in the Burgh. In his four years with the Steelers Moore has carried the ball for 848 yards and five touchdowns while grabbing 91 passes for 739 yards and three touchdowns.

Now, with this season heading in a direction that no Steeler fan is enjoying, Mewelde has been a huge spark in the passing and running game. In the first four games Moore, in his limited time on the field, has carried the ball six times for 43 yards averaging 7.2 yards per touch and has four catches for 61 yards averaging 15.3 yards per catch.

He hasn't had a large number of touches but it is the timing of his touches that has me really positive. It seems that every time the Steelers need a big play he is there for them. He is quietly the most consistent player the Steelers have and barring any injury I expect him to get more touches, especially with the inconsistency from Rashard Mendenhall.

Moore will miss the game this Sunday against the Titans, so these hopes and his big plays will be in the hands of Issac Redman and John Clay.