FootballMom Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I have been offered Priest Holmes for Willie Parker. Should I accept? Does it decrease my options to have BOTH Holmes and LJ? 8-team league Typical scoring except rushing TD's are 6 and receiving TD's are 3 points. My team: Bulger, Favre S. Alexander, Rudi, Larry Johnson, W. Dunn, W. Parker, Thomas Jones R. Moss, T. Holt, DJax, A. Johnson, A. Lelie Janikowski Steelers His team: Vick, K. Warner, D. Brees Holmes, Steven Jackson, Westbrook Evans, Kennison, S. Moss, M. Robinson, Stokley, R. Wayne, Burleson, B. Edwards Akers Patriots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan24 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I think if someone offers you Holmes for Parker you take it. Holmes is still very productive with LJ there. What is going to happen to Parker when Bettis and Staley return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Um...yeah. Make the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowest Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Holy cow, yes! Get Priest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unusualsuspects Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 WOW yep take that trade!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawn saver Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Your joking!! Parker is not Holmes If you are for real, take it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedroz13 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 This cannot be serious. Please tell me this is a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 This cannot be serious. Please tell me this is a joke. 987694[/snapback] OK this is a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 if i was your commish, i would consider reversing this trade. it's a no brainer to take, trading parker high for an elite back. i'd then look to trade alexander for owens so you could have him start with moss and holt. tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzarvell Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Absolutely. Priest and Alexander for a backfield? Bulger and Randy Moss and Torry Holt? Wow. I wouldn't want to play you. That's a ridiculous team even in an 8 owner league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarge5121976 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 this is a joke....................................please tell me this is a joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I got the brooklyn bridge on sale if u wanna buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 if its not a joke, the trade must be overturned by the commisoner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Messiahs Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Did anyone hear the way the Steelers crowd was chanting WILLIES name in the game. They worshipped this guy. It was cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingos Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Did anyone hear the way the Steelers crowd was chanting WILLIES name in the game. They worshipped this guy. It was cool 987969[/snapback] Am I in the twilight zone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickvick Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Hurry and make the deal before this person comes to his senses and changes his mind!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardrocker Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 MOTHER........Make the deal. Of course standard...this must be a keeper league....at least.....right.... Or is the other team owned by Mother's son? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coltsbus1 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Take it.... Parker has had one good game... That doesn't warrant a value equal to one of the top backs in the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Why are you asking us this question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombs Away Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 OK, there always has to be a dissenting vote. I'll be the one. Priest was the top back in seasons past, but...there's a guy named Larry Johnson that will take alot of Priest's thunder this year. Priest is on his way down. Parker could be lightening this year. Gotta give Wille a chance, could take the NFL by speed, power, and elusiveness. I don't buy anything about Staley, and Bettis. This is a business, not a pop warner league. Cowher and anyone else would have to be insane to bench Parker or have him share touches. Parker is the man. Give him a chance, especially this week against HOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballMom Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 OK, there always has to be a dissenting vote. I'll be the one. Priest was the top back in seasons past, but...there's a guy named Larry Johnson that will take alot of Priest's thunder this year. Priest is on his way down. Parker could be lightening this year. Gotta give Wille a chance, could take the NFL by speed, power, and elusiveness. I don't buy anything about Staley, and Bettis. This is a business, not a pop warner league. Cowher and anyone else would have to be insane to bench Parker or have him share touches. Parker is the man. Give him a chance, especially this week against HOU 988404[/snapback] Thanks, BombsAway--You seem to be the only one who thinks like I have about this one. IF Priest were getting ALL or nearly all the carries for KC, it would be a no-brainer. But he isn't. AND, what if Parker ends up being THIS YEAR'S "past Priest "? Not out of the question, given he plays for a team that has a great offensive line and LOVES to run the ball. As I recall, Priest wasn't drafted very high when he came out of college--kind of like Parker too. (Maybe I'm wrong on that one, but that sort of rings a bell.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjpro11 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 priest will get far more tds then willie.. the bus will still steal those goal line carries once he is healthy.. willie could very well be the next holmes. i say trade though. id try to move priest though and see what you can get for a big name like him.. might wanna wait til he out gains johnson and his value rises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry's Kids Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 (edited) I have to take a dissenting view, too. 1. Priest has gotten injured in the last two seasons. He might be at the point where this might happen every season. 2. Bettis is older than Priest! Can one really think that Willie will be taking a back seat for long? 3. Rothensberg (sp) threw 11 passes in the last game. It was only one game, but it looks like the Steelers will be focusing more on the run this year. (Of course, so will the Chiefs.) 4. Looks more like to me that Priest will share the ball more with LJ than Willie will with Bettis. 5. You have Larry Johnson. Can you see yourself starting both Priest and LJ? FF isn't about the status quo. To be successful, one has to spot the trends, and take advantage of them. Had to edit this because I misread your first post, and thought you could trade Priest for Parker. My points are still valid (at least to myself). I wouldn't trade Parker for Holmes. Edited September 14, 2005 by Jerry's Kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjpro11 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I have to take a dissenting view, too. 1. Priest has gotten injured in the last two seasons. He might be at the point where this might happen every season. 2. Bettis is older than Priest! Can one really think that Willie will be taking a back seat for long? 3. Rothensberg (sp) threw 11 passes in the last game. It was only one game, but it looks like the Steelers will be focusing more on the run this year. (Of course, so will the Chiefs.) 4. Looks more like to me that Priest will share the ball more with LJ than Willie will with Bettis. 5. You have Larry Johnson. Can you see yourself starting both Priest and LJ? FF isn't about the status quo. To be successful, one has to spot the trends, and take advantage of them. One other thing... perhaps you can try to get someone else along with Parker with the trade. But if you can't, I say you should still go for it. 988539[/snapback] staley will take some of parker's yardage carries.. the bus will only take his tds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombs Away Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 staley will take some of parker's yardage carries.. the bus will only take his tds. 988541[/snapback] There we go again with Staley. Think outside the box man, Staley is always hurt. He wore out his welcome in Philly, and obviously Cowher doesn't have all the confidence in him. Thats why Bettis comes in frequently. Parker is the whole package. Staley is a has been, just an ordinary back with no special skills. So tell me some more about Staley and Bettis. Priest is done, he'll post some stats but nothing like 2 years ago. LJ will get the majority of the carries before the season is over. him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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