shemc4 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Looking for other view points on Willie Parker.With Duce hurt and Bettis hurt and not getting any younger do you think he'll break out.Also what do you think about about Travis Henry?Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 (edited) That is the question. Since he hasn't started before(sorry he did start against the Bills in 2004) noone really knows. Since his first game is against the Titans I think he could beak out and keep the starting job, but who knows for sure. I'm starting him as a flex week 1. Edited September 4, 2005 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Last year when both Duce and Bus were down, Verron Haynes stepped up and played huge. Parker may get the start, but most of the production, especially in the red zone, will come from Haynes. He catches the ball very well as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm74 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Last year when both Duce and Bus were down, Verron Haynes stepped up and played huge. Parker may get the start, but most of the production, especially in the red zone, will come from Haynes. He catches the ball very well as well. 966906[/snapback]      I am a big Steelers fan. First off Parker has started a game before. He ran for 102 yards against the 2nd best D last year. A Def's that was fighting for a playoff spot. To me that says a lot.  Haynes is always injured and is taking a back seat to Parker...which again says a lot. Cowher also loves the kid...He does not love Haynes...Although Haynes will take away goalline carries from Parker parker has the skills to score from a distance.  I check the Steelers websites everyday twice a day all year round. I have a problem... but is do know the Steelers for what that is worth...  The Steelers look like the will struggle this year with Parker the only bright spot. Duce's career my be done and Bettis is on his last leg asking Cowher not to play him that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 I am starting him the flex as well week 1. And I am starting him over J.J. Arrington and Barlow, for whatever that's worth. Â Not sure how smart that is, but he seems hot to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Just as mentioned above, Willie did play and play very well vs Buffalo. All I am going to say is that I am optomistic about him and I am sure that he is going to have his chance to show what he can do. Â The Titan game will answer a lot of questions, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstruck Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Cowher would never play Parker ahead of a healthy Bettis or Staley. Play Parker while you can, because he won't be the featured back all season. The Steelers are deep at this position...Veron Haynes is a legitimate running back as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombs Away Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Cowher would never play Parker ahead of a healthy Bettis or Staley. Play Parker while you can, because he won't be the featured back all season.The Steelers are deep at this position...Veron Haynes is a legitimate running back as well. Â 966942[/snapback] Â Â Â Deep? You call Bettis and Staley deep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I just drafted him in my 16 team local re-draft league. I think he has a chance to win the starting job if he shows well against the Titans next week. Am i wrong? Will the job go to Staley or Bettis when they return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstruck Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Deep? You call Bettis and Staley deep?  966996[/snapback]     Yes...combined, they gained over 1700 yds. on the ground last year. This might be the Bus's swan song, but Staley has a couple of good years left. The question was about a "break out year" for Parker. I say no...not this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombs Away Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Yes...combined, they gained over 1700 yds. on the ground last year. This might be the Bus's swan song, but Staley has a couple of good years left. The question was about a "break out year" for Parker. I say no...not this year. Â 967074[/snapback] Â Â Â Parker will break out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conehead116 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Yes...combined, they gained over 1700 yds. on the ground last year. This might be the Bus's swan song, but Staley has a couple of good years left. The question was about a "break out year" for Parker. I say no...not this year. Â 967074[/snapback] Â Â Â Â The problem is that Staley will have to get that "couple of good years" spread out over 4 because of his problems with injuries. Cower has proven that the starting job at every position is always up for grabs and will stay with the hot hand. If Parker plays well week one, Staley will get a couple more weeks to heal. If Parker continues to play well during those weeks the job very well could be his. Not all coaches would handle it this way, but Cower has in the past (ie. Rothlisberger) and would do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I think that Conehead is right. I am not suggesting that Willie will turn into the next Priest Holmes but really who knows for sure? If he gets in there and goes wild, or even just plays well, I think he will play himself into many more touches. Cowher has no problem at all playing the player that he wants and thinks give him his best chances at any given time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackerFanX Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Owners in one of my leagues were calling me an idiot for taking Willie in round 15 out of 17 rounds. This was before Bettis got hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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