Willie Parker loses his starting job ...

**Iron City South** · 06-04-2009, 08:54 PM

Sorry, couldn't resist ....

**SteelerSal** · 06-04-2009, 09:10 PM

When I read the topic, I was getting ready to post, It's time for Mendy to show why the F.O. took him at #1 and if he struggles, it's not like Willie was traded. Your boy Tomlin would not hesitate to put him in.

**TampaSteelGirl** · 06-04-2009, 09:46 PM

Damnit ICS!!! Someone needs to kick your ***!!!!

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 06-05-2009, 10:08 AM

It must be the offseason

**Zachintosh66** · 06-05-2009, 11:53 AM

by season after this coming up one... that might be true... even if Parker remains in Pitt

**SteelCityKid5** · 06-05-2009, 11:59 AM

What does everyone think, by next year do you guys think FWP will still be a Steeler? I wouldnt be surprised if they let him loose.

**cmerrifield** · 06-05-2009, 01:12 PM

It will be up to FWP. He seems to be a little more "I" focused than the other players. He was asked if it bothered him that the defense was getting all the attention last season and he said that it does. I think he will be gone, but only because he choses to. I think it will be more like McFadden this year, Pitt offers a contract, but FWP will probably try and get more money and playing time elsewhere.

**Black@Gold Forever32** · 06-05-2009, 01:52 PM

Really it all depends on Rashard Medenhall....If Mendenhall proves himself this year then Willie might not be resigned after this year.....Plus if Mendenhall starts out the season strong and Willie has more injury problems then Mendenhall could become the starter as some point this season.....

I like Willie Parker and always will but his days as the starting RB for the Pittsburgh Steelers are numbered......

**Iron City South** · 06-05-2009, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Black@Gold Forever32

Really it all depends on Rashard Medenhall....If Mendenhall proves himself this year then Willie might not be resigned after this year.....Plus if Mendenhall starts out the season strong and Willie has more injury problems then Mendenhall could become the starter as some point this season.....

I like Willie Parker and always will but his days as the starting RB for the Pittsburgh Steelers are numbered......

I agree. It's up to Mendenhall now. Personally, I think the Steelers FO knows Mendenhall is going to be HUGE! Right now he's the best kept secret in football because of his injury last year.

**TampaSteelGirl** · 06-05-2009, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Black@Gold Forever32

Really it all depends on Rashard Medenhall....If Mendenhall proves himself this year then Willie might not be resigned after this year.....Plus if Mendenhall starts out the season strong and Willie has more injury problems then Mendenhall could become the starter as some point this season.....

I like Willie Parker and always will but his days as the starting RB for the Pittsburgh Steelers are numbered......

I have to agree here...seems he's having a hard time getting thru a wet paper bag these days...I think he needs to beef up some, he's not strong enough but perhaps our Oline will give him some holes to slide thru then off he goes but i'm really excited to see what Mendenhall will do this year...