Can I get a ... first down?

Maybe now we can!

... Thanks to Isaac "Redzone" Redman, who was just activated to our 53-man roster.

The Post-Gazette confirmed Parker is out for Sunday night's game. So that's wonderful to see Redman come in.

It's very rare that a nation of fans get to grumble and moan and hypothesize on what "could have been" if only the coach had...

Well, finally after 3 weeks of an atrocious running game that couldn't get a first down in the short-yardage department, we will see if the Fans had it right all along. We've all been screaming for Redman to be signed on the team, but there wasn't enough room on the roster for him.

The coaches made room by releasing DE Nick Eason. We will see how that plays out.

I've always thought that even if we signed Redman and the only thing he does is convert third-and-short, or even fourth-and-goal at the 1-foot line, who knows what kind of demoralization damage we can impose on other teams. Who knows how many drives might end in TDs instead of field goals.

Now we will find out.

Personally, I'm really excited about this.

Either the coaches have been listening to the fans... or the coaches are seeing the same thing we've been seeing. Now, if only we had a TRUE full back.