Copeman Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 meh Could provide some decent depth should Parker go down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 (edited) They're probably looking at him as a goalline back. As a Parker owner, that isn't good news. Edited May 4, 2007 by DMD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 He's most likely insurance for Davenport. He has been a bit injury prone when he had the chance to play in GB, so it makes sense to have some depth. This team's bread and butter has been their running game...why not fortify it? I think Parker showed enough last season to remove that question mark that accompanies his name. With a turnover-prone QB, teams stacked the line to stop FWP...and he produced. He has earned the right to be the feature back IMHO. Adding depth doesn't imply anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 He's most likely insurance for Davenport. He has been a bit injury prone when he had the chance to play in GB, so it makes sense to have some depth. This team's bread and butter has been their running game...why not fortify it? I think Parker showed enough last season to remove that question mark that accompanies his name. With a turnover-prone QB, teams stacked the line to stop FWP...and he produced. He has earned the right to be the feature back IMHO. Adding depth doesn't imply anything. 3...........2............1.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I think Parker showed enough last season to remove that question mark that accompanies his name. With a turnover-prone QB, teams stacked the line to stop FWP...and he produced. He has earned the right to be the feature back IMHO. Adding depth doesn't imply anything. Agreed, Parker performed quite well last year despite poor QB play. FWP can put up better stats, if Pittsburgh plays with the lead more often this year. Look for Ben to return to playing not to lose, dinking and dunking, and staying within his abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copeman Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 Look for Ben to return to playing not to lose, dinking and dunking, and staying within his abilities. Would that be the abilities he showed in his first couple seasons after setting many QB records and his SB year which included the terrific playoff run up to the SB, or the abilities he showed last season after he almost died, had surgery right before the first game, and had a very bad concussion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 3...........2............1.................. Why would I cause a problem with that statement. Last year he was absolutely a turnover machine. However, he was quite the opposite in his first two seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Agreed, Parker performed quite well last year despite poor QB play. FWP can put up better stats, if Pittsburgh plays with the lead more often this year. Look for Ben to return to playing not to lose, dinking and dunking, and staying within his abilities. Don't let the fact that Roethlisberger had the highest yards per completion in the league two years ago get in the way with your assessment. Seriously, do some research, it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Why would I cause a problem with that statement. Last year he was absolutely a turnover machine. However, he was quite the opposite in his first two seasons. That you knew the countdown was for you was satisfaction enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjpro11 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 emergency incase verron isnt healthy enough to be resigned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 That you knew the countdown was for you was satisfaction enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Don't let the fact that Roethlisberger had the highest yards per completion in the league two years ago get in the way with your assessment. Seriously, do some research, it helps. It was only one year. Let's see some consistency and then we'll give Big Ben more credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 It was only one year. Let's see some consistency and then we'll give Big Ben more credit. He made a statement that Roethlisberger would go back to his 'dinking and dunking' of his first two years. I was just pointing out, that not only was it not true that he 'dinked and dunked', but, it was entirely the opposite, as he led the league in yards per completion. I was simply correcting his ridiculous statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerMurf Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 He made a statement that Roethlisberger would go back to his 'dinking and dunking' of his first two years. I was just pointing out, that not only was it not true that he 'dinked and dunked', but, it was entirely the opposite, as he led the league in yards per completion. I was simply correcting his ridiculous statement. Anyone who has seen more than one Steeler game realizes there is no dink or dunk in that offense....(and there should be hopefully under the new OC). To whomever made that comment, could you help clarify who the dink and who the dunk was in that 2004 to 2005 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Anyone who has seen more than one Steeler game realizes there is no dink or dunk in that offense....(and there should be hopefully under the new OC). To whomever made that comment, could you help clarify who the dink and who the dunk was in that 2004 to 2005 season. Give him a break, we all know that Bushwacked's statements in regards to the Steelers, their players, their fans, and the Steeler fan posters of this board have nothing to do with fact or knowledge. They are driven from bitterness and envy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Would that be the abilities he showed in his first couple seasons after setting many QB records and his SB year which included the terrific playoff run up to the SB, or the abilities he showed last season after he almost died, had surgery right before the first game, and had a very bad concussion? Well, it does seem rather apparent that the injury effected Ben last year. We all watched a QB who played generally mediocre in his first two years, with lapses of horrendous play (especially during big games), to a guy last year who generally played horrendous with lapses of mediocrity. If Ben doesn't lose games and lets the running game and defense win, the Steelers will do just fine again this next year. These are some pretty basic keys to success when you have a Trent Dilferesque type QB at the helm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Agreed, Parker performed quite well last year I agree Parker did play well last year. He quietly ended the season with the 4th most rushing yards in a season in Steelers history and had the 2nd most touches last season in Steelers History. He proved he can make it through the tough NFL season despite his lack of size. This season I am not so worried about Parker himself. I am more concerned about what his production this year will be as a result of the uncertainty of the Steelers O Line this year with Hartings retired and Faneca not going to any mini camps because of not being happy with his contract. If Faneca holds out that will hurt Parker and the Steelers O in general. I don't see Barlow or Davenport hurting Parker's numbers much this year. Parker will get his touches and may be more involved in the passing game. I am more worried about the O line than any RB taking his goal line carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 (edited) Well, it does seem rather apparent that the injury effected Ben last year. We all watched a QB who played generally mediocre in his first two years, with lapses of horrendous play (especially during big games), to a guy last year who generally played horrendous with lapses of mediocrity. If Ben doesn't lose games and lets the running game and defense win, the Steelers will do just fine again this next year. These are some pretty basic keys to success when you have a Trent Dilferesque type QB at the helm. Tell me again how he dinked and dunked...... Also, please link me to the season's where Trent Dilfer finished 3rd in the NFL in QB Rating. For that matter, link me to the seasons that Hasselbeck finished in top 3. Also, in regards to playing poorly in big games. Roethlisberger led the league in QB rating during the playoffs two years ago, so once again, you aren't only wrong, your extremely wrong, but, don't let the facts get in the way of your bitterness. Edited May 5, 2007 by Menudo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Let's quit being Silly. Sometime your team drafts a Peyton Manning, sometime your team drafts a Ryan Leaf. Be happy with getting a Trent Dilfer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Let's quit being Silly. Sometime your team drafts a Peyton Manning, sometime your team drafts a Ryan Leaf. Be happy with getting a Trent Dilfer. I'll take that over a Dan Marino. I was happy whoever they drafted helped Pittsburgh win a superbowl. That worked for me. I thought this post was about Barlow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 (edited) I'll take that over a Dan Marino. I was happy whoever they drafted helped Pittsburgh win a superbowl. That worked for me. I thought this post was about Barlow? It was until Bushwacked's bitterness showed up on Post # 5. Which is 3 posts later than it usually shows up in a Steeler-themed thread, so, he is improving. Edit: Ben Roethlisberger's career QB Rating = 87.9 Matt Hasselbeck's career QB Rating = 85.1 Trent Dilfer's career QB Rating = 71.3 Once again Bushwacked, don't let facts get in the way of your bitterness. Edited May 6, 2007 by Menudo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 So, did they sign Barlow or what? He doesn't play QB now does he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Maybe none of you realize that, although Parker had an excellent overall season last year, he fumbled 5 times within the red-zone. And, of course the year they won the SuperBowl, they had a goal-line back (of course, last year's debacle really had nothing to do with Willie, but had to do with Big Ben and the lack of Steelers D. Parker certainly held his own). But that is why I'm concerned when I hear that the Steelers are looking at a guy like Barlow. I haven't heard of any signing though, so hopefully they will keep it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I'll take that over a Dan Marino. I was happy whoever they drafted helped Pittsburgh win a superbowl. I don't think anyone is going to argue that Ben can't be an effective QB in the systems he is in. Heck, the Steelers still finished .500 even though Ben was far more likely to throw a pick rather than a TD. He tried to do too much and the Steelers lost games because of it. It isn't rocket surgery, guys like Dilfer, Grossman, and Ben can be successful if they don't lose games while letting their D and RB's win games. The Steelers will do just fine this season if Ben keeps the game simple, dinks and dunks, and stays within his abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I don't think anyone is going to argue that Ben can't be an effective QB in the systems he is in. Heck, the Steelers still finished .500 even though Ben was far more likely to throw a pick rather than a TD. He tried to do too much and the Steelers lost games because of it. It isn't rocket surgery, guys like Dilfer, Grossman, and Ben can be successful if they don't lose games while letting their D and RB's win games. The Steelers will do just fine this season if Ben keeps the game simple, dinks and dunks, and stays within his abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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