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MEWELDE > WILLIE?
September 18, 2009 by
Mondesi's House
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After his 13-carry, 19-yard stinker of a performance in the opener, people are diving off the Willie Parker bandwagon at an alarming rate. Jerome Bettis famously said, "I haven't seen much from him." ESPN's Colin Cowherd said on the air Friday that Fast Willie has...
Parker, Polamalu on Steelers' injury report; Lions' list much longer
October 07, 2009 by
Lions Blog
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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...
With Parker out, Steelers activate running back
October 03, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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Sunday night will be Rashard Mendenhall's chance to prove he's a starting-caliber NFL running back.The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Steelers determined Saturday that Willie Parker will not play Sunday night against the Chargers, and Mendenhall will get the start.Mewelde...
Parker, Reed likely near end of Pittsburgh runs
October 24, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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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...
Bettis Rips on the Steelers for Their Lack of a Running Game
September 17, 2009 by
Steelers Gab
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The Steelers have been taking a beating from fans for their running game recently, and a former player is now speaking out. That player is future Hall of Fame back Jerome Bettis, who took a shot at Willie Parker and the O-line:
Jerome Bettis was one of the most physical and hardest...
Steelers' Parker not expected to play against Bolts
October 02, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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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...
9-on-9: Mayoral league update; Tomlin says 'Parker's our runner'
September 07, 2009 by
Roto Arcade
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It's a light day here, gamers, due to the holiday. But there's always room for headlines. We're all NFL today, because Week 1 is upon us…Using his scientifically formulated 2009 player projections, Scott Swanay has revealed the winner of the Yahoo! Sports Mayoral...
Knee-Jerk Fantasy Observation: Trade Fast Willie Parker If You Can…Fast
September 11, 2009 by
Midwest Sports
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Willie Parker had an awful 2009 debut last night, carrying the ball 13 times for 19 yards in the Steelers' 13-10 victory over Tennessee. Reports are surfacing today that Parker could be in jeopardy of losing his starting job to Mewelde Moore. What should you do if you own Fast Willie?
Willie Parker remains first on Steelers depth chart
October 09, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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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...
Quick thoughts: Steelers 27 Browns 14
October 18, 2009 by
Blitzburgh Blog
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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...
Steelers RB Willie Parker Suffering From Hamstring Injury?
September 15, 2009 by
GridironFans.com
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Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer Ed Bouchette has reported that Steelers running back Willie Parker still has a "hamstring thing going on." In...
Mendenhall illness could open the door for Parker
October 15, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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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...
Willie Parker Out vs Lions, Rashard Mendenhall Gets His Chance
October 10, 2009 by
Midwest Sports
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According to numerous sources, Steelers HB Willie Parker will be out again this week against the Detroit Lions. Willie Parker’s toe still does not seem to be at 100% like Tomlin wants.
In place of Parker, Steelers HB Rashard Mendenhall will get a second start, and a much deserved...
Steelers RB Parker ready to share load this season
September 06, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Willie Parker began an NFL season as a virtual unknown. As a 1,000-yard running back. As a Super Bowl star. As one of the league's best running backs.
Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Ends Speculation Over RB Willie Parker
September 04, 2009 by
GridironFans.com
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Willie Parker didn't play in three of the four preseason games, but Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made it clear that he has no plans to rotate Parker...
9-on-9: Willie Parker has magic shoes!
October 16, 2009 by
Roto Arcade
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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...
Fast Willie: Who's the Boss?
February 05, 2009 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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Bruce Springsteen is widely regarded as one of the greatest living rockers on the planet. (By "planet" we mean "New Jersey.")Regardless, when asked on the Best Damn Sports Show Podcast. about whether he were a Springsteen fan, Steelers running back Willie Parker...
Bruce, Please Make Me an Idiot
January 13, 2009 by
Steeler Maniacs
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Midway through the third quarter against San Diego, with the Steelers up 14-10, I called the play Pittsburgh was going to run. I said to my friends, “They’re going to run the same left end sweep with Willie Parker that they scored a touchdown on late in the first half....
Fast Willie Parker
January 11, 2009 by
Josh Q. Public
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Fast Willie Parker, a man so fast he can turn out the lights and jump into bed before the room gets dark. Boom boom, out go the lights!
Steelers must consider Parker's long-term prognosis
The Steelers may have bigger problems than merely planning for the remainder of their season without Willie Parker.
Willie Parker not exactly a road warrior?
July 20, 2009 by
Post Game Heroes
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Would you care to improve your performance on the road?
2008 Yards per rush on the Road:
Chris Johnson———- 5.1
DeAngelo Williams———- 5.0
Steve Slaton————–4.9
A. Peterson————–4.6
M. Jones...
TO PLAY OR NOT TO PLAY, THAT IS WILLIE'S QUESTION
October 02, 2009 by
Mondesi's House
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Willie Parker ran for 261 yards in two games against the Chargers last season, including 146 in their playoff meeting. For Sunday's meeting, the Chargers will be without mammoth lineman Jamal Williams, and LB Shawne Merriman is nursing a non-Tila Tequila-related groin injury. It...
Larry Johnson to the Steelers?
16 days ago by
Post Game Heroes
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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...
Mendenhall Benched on Offense During Loss to Bengals
September 28, 2009 by
Steelers Gab
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The Steelers finally reached over 100 yards rushing Sunday in the losing effort against the Bengals, but it was still an effort that could have been better on the ground. Willie Parker was the spark plug, and really the only back to get much work, as out of 28 carries for the team, Parker [...]
VIDEO: Steelers Countdown to Kickoff
August 06, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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With a healthy Willie Parker, is it a lock that the Steelers will win the Super Bowl again? We take a look in our Countdown to Kickoff.
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