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Part 4: Rashard Mendenhall on 4th Quarter Fumble Leading to Super Bowl XLV Loss
Part 2: Rashard Mendenhall on Fumbling 3 Times in Preseason His Rookie Year
Part 1: Rashard Mendenhall on Going from Southside Chicago to Drafted by Steelers in 1st Round
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Former NFL player Rashard Mendenhall discussed his early struggles and valuable lessons from his career. Recalling his first significant game injury, a fractured scapula from a match against the Ravens, Mendenhall revealed this rookie year injury was the first one serious enough to require time off, causing him to miss the rest of the season. He spoke passionately about a memorable encounter with linebacker Ray Lewis, describing it as an initiation into the football league. Despite his injury, Mendenhall viewed his clash with Lewis as a demonstration of his resolve. Mendenhall dealt with rookie hazing before moving into a starter role in his second year when teammate Willie Parker was injured. While he initially questioned his readiness, Mendenhall went on to have what he considers his best game in the NFL, securing two touchdowns.
