Willie Parker is a Go for Steelers - Start HIM

The smile on Willie Parker's face, the one Bruce Arians said he noticed on the practice field the other day, is still there, an indication that, after going through full practices for three consecutive days, the two-time Pro Bowl running back might be ready to return. Still, it is difficult to tell if the smile is an outward indicator of relief that Parker's sprained left knee is finally feeling well enough for him to return after missing four games; or, rather, if it is the forced expression of a man trying to put on a happy face to counter the frustration that has mounted with each passing week. But there he was yesterday, taking part in another full practice and looking as if he would return to the starting lineup Monday night against the Washington Redskins, barring another unexpected setback. And pending the final approval of coach Mike Tomlin, he said.