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Larry Johnson to the Steelers?

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According to a number of NFL insiders, Larry Johnson could end up in Pittsburgh. I’m not sure he is really needed but I wouldn’t have a problem bringing LJ on board for the rest of the year.  Willie Parker won’t be here next year and he’s not 100% healthy...
>> www.postgameheroes.com/?p=8186...
 

Mendenhall has officially displaced Willie Parker

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Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has confirmed what Fox's Jay Glazer reported last week: Willie Parker has gone the way of Wally Pipp.After talking about a running back rotation last week, Tomlin said Tuesday for the first time that Mendenhall is...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10...
 

Parker and Reed as Good as Gone After this Season?

Pro Football Talk talks about how the Steelers likely won’t do much to keep either running back Willie Parker and kicker Jeff Reed past this season: Rumor has it that the Steelers won’t try hard to keep either running back Willie Parker or placekicker Jeff Reed, both...
>> www.steelersgab.com/2009/10...
 

Parker and Reed as Good as Gone After this Season?

Pro Football Talk talks about how the Steelers likely won’t do much to keep either running back Willie Parker and kicker Jeff Reed past this season: Rumor has it that the Steelers won’t try hard to keep either running back Willie Parker or placekicker Jeff Reed, both...
>> www.steelersgab.com/2009/10...
 

Do It For Domski...

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It pretty much goes without saying that today's a big day. Not only are the Steelers set to take on the 6-1 Broncos later this evening, but more importantly, it's also Domski's birthday. That one is from Cotter.This one is from Steve...So as if the Steelers didn't already...
>> www.one4theotherthumb.com/index.p...
 

Steelers to Say So Long to RB Parker and K Reed After This Year?

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Pro Football Talk talks about how the Steelers likely won’t do much to keep either running back Willie Parker and kicker Jeff Reed past this season: Rumor has it that the Steelers won’t try hard to keep either running back Willie Parker or placekicker Jeff Reed, both...
>> www.nflgridirongab.com/2009/10...
 

Arians Says Parker the Starter at RB When He’s Ready to Return

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Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said RB Willie Parker (toe) will be the team’s starter when he is healthy because at this point Parker is proven and RB Rashard Mendenhall has not proven himself yet. ‘Willie...
>> www.steelersgab.com/2009/10...
 

Parker and Reed as Good as Gone After this Season?

Pro Football Talk talks about how the Steelers likely won’t do much to keep either running back Willie Parker and kicker Jeff Reed past this season: Rumor has it that the Steelers won’t try hard to keep either running back Willie Parker or placekicker Jeff Reed, both...
>> www.steelersgab.com/2009/10...
 

Steelers' Parker not expected to play vs. Chargers

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Steelers running back Willie Parker did not practice for a third consecutive day on Friday and is not expected to play against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday night. The Steelers listed Parker as doubtful, but players who do not practice almost never play for them. Parker may attempt...
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

Lions: What are the Chances…?

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The chances figure to be pretty good that the Steelers will defeat the Detroit Lions, even without the services of starting RB Willie Parker and starting safety Troy Polamalu. Last I checked, the Steelers were 10.5 point favorites, which sounds about right. No doubt the Steelers will...
>> the-steelyard.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Parker, Reed likely near end of Pittsburgh runs

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Steelers running back Willie Parker and kicker Jeff Reed each have two Super Bowl rings, but they aren't likely to be Steelers after this season.ESPN reports that the Steelers won't try hard to keep either impending free agent, which is...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10...
 

Parker Talking Like He Won’t Play Sunday

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It looks like we’ll be seeing a steady diet of Rashard Mendenhall Sunday in Detroit, as the way Willie Parker is speaking, he won’t be playing against the Lions. “I’m a competitor and I want to compete and show the world what I’ve got but, at the same time, I’ve...
>> www.steelersgab.com/2009/10...
 

Is Parker Suffering from a Hamstring Issue?

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Steelers beat writer Ed Bouchette has reported that Steelers running back Willie Parker still has a “hamstring thing going on.” In Bouchette’s chat transcript, he was asked if Parker was nursing an injury. Bouchette responded, “Parker had “back spasms...
>> www.steelersgab.com/2009/09...
 

Willie Parker gets Wally Pipped

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We suggested during Sunday's edition of ProFootballTalk.com's Countdown to Kickoff on Sporting News Radio that Pittsburgh running back Willie Parker, who missed the last two games with a toe injury, could be getting Wally Pipped.According to Jay Glazer of FOX,...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10...
 

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...
>> blog.ingamenow.com/2008/11...
 

Parker May Practice as Early as Wednesday

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ESPN reports Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said RB Willie Parker (toe) is expected to practice in some limited fashion this week, perhaps as early as Wednesday. Hmmm, does what Rashard Mendenhall did to the Chargers on Sunday night have anything to do with Willie’s quick recovery...
>> www.steelersgab.com/2009/10...
 

Parker, Polamalu looking unlikely to play against Lions

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When reports of Willie Parker's turf toe first came out last week, it was surprising how optimistic initial reports were regarding Parker's chances to not miss any playing time.That optimism is long gone.Parker didn't practice Wednesday, and didn't sound like...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10...
 

Quick thoughts: Steelers 27 Browns 14

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Yeah, there were some big mistakes by the Steelers today: a kick return coverage unit that let Josh Cribbs return one for a TD and then pooched the ball and gave Cleveland great field position the rest of the way; Willie Parker's disastrous return; and an offense that struggled...
>> www.blitzburghblog.com/2009-ar...
 

Mendenhall illness could open the door for Parker

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Steelers running back Willie Parker has missed two games with a toe injury. In his absence, 2008 first-rounder Rashard Mendenhall has stepped in and stepped up, raising concerns that Parker might not have a job upon returning to health.But Parker...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10...
 

Parker, Polamalu on Steelers' injury report; Lions' list much longer

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Whether it's good news or not for the Lions is hard to say, given last week's 165-yard day for Rashard Mendenhall, but Steelers running back Willie Parker still appears doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions. He missed last week's win over San Diego with a toe...
>> apps.detnews.com/apps/bl...
 

9-on-9: Willie Parker has magic shoes!

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Rashard Mendenhall(notes) (flu) did not participate in practice on Thursday, but there's been no indication from the Steelers that he's at risk of missing the game on Sunday. Willie Parker(notes) (turf toe) has returned to practice with special footwear: "Parker said he...
>> sports.yahoo.com/fantasy...
 

Steelers Parker Talks Like He’ll Be Sitting Sunday

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It looks like the Steelers will be feeding a steady diet of Rashard Mendenhall Sunday in Detroit, as the way usual starter Willie Parker is speaking, he won’t be playing against the Lions. “I’m a competitor and I want to compete and show the world what I’ve got but, atâ...
>> www.nflgridirongab.com/2009/10...
 

Willie Parker has a toe problem

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Steelers tailback Willie Parker, who helped kick start an anemic rushing attack against the Bengals in Week Three, might not be kicking anything this week.He's got a toe injury. And it's bad enough that it kept him from practicing on...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10...
 

Willie Parker remains first on Steelers depth chart

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In one monster performance, Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall turned his image around from a disappointment to the future of the position for Pittsburgh.The future hasn't arrived just yet, though.The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review says that Parker remains on top of the...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10...
 

Willie Parker had a strained hamstring in Week One, supposedly

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At a time when Steelers tailback Willie Parker is catching a lot of criticism for a subpar performance during the regular-season opener, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Parker injured his hamstring during pregame warmups, and that he was operating at...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/09...
 
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