Mort: Parker Could Be The Man All Year (1 Viewer)

[Otis]

Just Mort speculating but this is from his chat going on right now:

Jeff (New York, NY): Do you think the Steelers would bench Staley in favor of Parker?

Chris Mortensen: (11:08 AM ET ) Yeah, I think Parker will end up being the guy this year. I really do. Fresh legs, more speed, a little stronger than maybe I thought.

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I think Joe's got a crush. congrats Joe, you were right on about this

I've gotta say that I do not make many fantasy football moves that I attirbute solely to the guys here at FBG. Many are based on information I find here, but then I'll go out and do my own research, look at the numbers and situation, and make my own assessment. However, FWP is a guy who I locked onto solely because of the guys here, and I've nabbed him in several dynasty leagues. Could be one of the better FBG picks in recent history. Big props to JB on this one.

 

[shadyridr]

Does anybody know who he backed up in UNC? Just curious.

 

[Franknbeans]

Sorry, but some of you guys just aren't paying attention. Parker was the talk of camp LAST year. When he got his chance he produced. Then he was, once again, the best back in camp this year. Every opportunity he has been given he has not only been up to the challenge, he has excelled.

Forget about UNC, this guy has done everything right since he has come to the NFL. He's fast, strong, quick, elusive, bounces off tacklers, can catch and can block. The coaches have been praising his woerk ethic for two years now, and he's humble. And he's playing for a team that thinks run, run, run.

You go ahead and wait for him to prove himself. The rest of us are going to win a few games with him as our starting RB.

Game. Set. Match. The truth is this, if you wait and see with Fast Willie he will be gone.

 

[Urinal Mint]

I just have a hard time believing that a guy backing up at perennial football powerhouse UNC is going to be The Man for the Steelers now, or in the future. I need more proof than what I've seen so far.

This is why you lose.

 

[Urinal Mint]

I just have a hard time believing that a guy backing up at perennial football powerhouse UNC is going to be The Man for the Steelers now, or in the future. I need more proof than what I've seen so far.

This is why you lose.

I really HATE these kinds of replies. Often the old steady vets get overlooked in favor of the trendy youth but the vets can have as much upside (last year-Tiki, C-Mart, Rod Smith, etc)

Point taken, but Babu's post was classic smack. Five short words, five simple syllables, but with as much punch as "What did the five fingers say to the face?"

I dunno, it sounded like a childish, ignorant attempt at a d*ck-swinging contest.

 

[Verbal Kint]

This situation reminds me exactly of the Dom Davis situation a couple years ago. All year long no one will believe that Parker will continue to start and put up numbers, but all year he will.

I totally agree.

 

[Urinal Mint]

Couldn't the same be said for Michael Bennett in 2001?

Willie Parker IS undervalued right now. One thing that can not be taught is speed. He was able to round the corner when no back I have ever seen could have made it. On the screen pass he came so close to taking it to the house and made the D backs look like they had cement shoes on. You can say all you want about Tenn having a terrible defense, go ahead. The speed is what set him apart and that is what will carry him through even solid defenses. I was floored. Grab him now or miss out. Simple.

 

[H.K.]

Does anybody know who he backed up in UNC? Just curious.

This article talks a lot about his background, very entertaining story.Here's a snippet on his college career and why he didn't play much:

All was good in "Fast" Willie's world back then, especially when Carolina coach Carl Torbush handed him a scholarship.

"I was happy for the time being, but ..." Parker said.

This is where the legend of "Fast" Willie took a lengthy detour.

First, Torbush was replaced by John Bunting after Parker's freshman year, a year in which Parker ran for 355 yards on 84 carries. The Bunting-Parker pairing was the worst since Mike Tyson and Robyn Givens.

Bunting wanted Parker to gain weight and become more of a power back. Parker, who was 200 pounds at the time, wanted nothing to do with Bunting's plan.

"He said to me, 'If Willie ain't going to do it, it's my way or Willie's going to hit the highway,' " Parker said of a conversation he had with Bunting.

Parker would never carry more than 83 times in each of his final three seasons, despite opening the year as a starter in his sophomore and junior seasons.

 

[cobalt_27]

This situation reminds me exactly of the Dom Davis situation a couple years ago. All year long no one will believe that Parker will continue to start and put up numbers, but all year he will.

I totally agree.

Could be the Quentin Griffin situation, just as well. 23/156/2 in Week one v. KC, one of the worst defenses in the league.

And, here we get FWP running over the Titans, one of the worst defenses in the league.

I have him in two leagues, so I'm rooting for him. But, I also had Q in two leagues, and everyone was drinking the kool-aid over him at about this time.

I'm not convinced.

 

[Verbal Kint]

This situation reminds me exactly of the Dom Davis situation a couple years ago. All year long no one will believe that Parker will continue to start and put up numbers, but all year he will.

I totally agree.

Could be the Quentin Griffin situation, just as well. 23/156/2 in Week one v. KC, one of the worst defenses in the league.

And, here we get FWP running over the Titans, one of the worst defenses in the league.

I have him in two leagues, so I'm rooting for him. But, I also had Q in two leagues, and everyone was drinking the kool-aid over him at about this time.

I'm not convinced.

Q lost the job due to a knee injury correct? FWP is 5-10, 209; DD is 5-9, 216; Q was 5-7, 195. Q was always too small to be a feature back. FWP is about the same build as DD.

 

[huckyoda]

Does anybody know who he backed up in UNC? Just curious.

This article talks a lot about his background, very entertaining story.Here's a snippet on his college career and why he didn't play much:

All was good in "Fast" Willie's world back then, especially when Carolina coach Carl Torbush handed him a scholarship.

"I was happy for the time being, but ..." Parker said.

This is where the legend of "Fast" Willie took a lengthy detour.

First, Torbush was replaced by John Bunting after Parker's freshman year, a year in which Parker ran for 355 yards on 84 carries. The Bunting-Parker pairing was the worst since Mike Tyson and Robyn Givens.

Bunting wanted Parker to gain weight and become more of a power back. Parker, who was 200 pounds at the time, wanted nothing to do with Bunting's plan.

"He said to me, 'If Willie ain't going to do it, it's my way or Willie's going to hit the highway,' " Parker said of a conversation he had with Bunting.

Parker would never carry more than 83 times in each of his final three seasons, despite opening the year as a starter in his sophomore and junior seasons.

Good job - that was a fun article made even more fun by the fact that it was written BEFORE Fast Willie exploded last week.I am starting to really love the guy. Dont worry Joe B, theres enough FWP to go around.

 

[Irish]

This situation reminds me exactly of the Dom Davis situation a couple years ago. All year long no one will believe that Parker will continue to start and put up numbers, but all year he will.

I totally agree.

Could be the Quentin Griffin situation, just as well. 23/156/2 in Week one v. KC, one of the worst defenses in the league.

And, here we get FWP running over the Titans, one of the worst defenses in the league.

I have him in two leagues, so I'm rooting for him. But, I also had Q in two leagues, and everyone was drinking the kool-aid over him at about this time.

I'm not convinced.

It was blatantly obvious that Griffin was not a full time featured rb. The people that didn't want to see it or believe it had Griffin on their teams. Parker is more than a speed back ala Bennett. The kid runs between the tackles with some toughness to go along with all that speed. Throw in that he plays for a team that runs it more than any other team in the league. Cowher has also praised him for his work ethic and his blocking ability. What is there not to like about Parker?

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

Good blurb about Willie in Sports Illustrated today. The photo is impressive too, for those that haven't seen him he is solid.

 

[jurb26]

Paker, 10 carries, 26 yds, 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TDsBettis, 17 carries, 54 yds, 1 rec, 16 yds, 1 TDCan you say RBBC..... this w/o Staley even beign in the fold.

 

[Babu Bhatt]

Paker, 10 carries, 26 yds, 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TDs

Bettis, 17 carries, 54 yds, 1 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD

Can you say RBBC..... this w/o Staley even beign in the fold.

It's pretty lame to harp on a guy you missed out on who has already exceeded expectations.Your jealousy comes through loud and clear.

 

[AnonymousBob]

Paker, 10 carries,  26 yds, 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TDs

Bettis, 17 carries,  54 yds, 1 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD

Can you say RBBC..... this w/o Staley even beign in the fold.

It's pretty lame to harp on a guy you missed out on who has already exceeded expectations.Your jealousy comes through loud and clear.

Oh come on, what you're doing is pretty lame. Most people said to enjoy the FWP ride while it lasted and to sell him off while his value was high. If you're in a dynasty/keeper I wouldn't have sold him but if you didn't sell for a kings ransom when you could, shame on you.

 

[Babu Bhatt]

Paker, 10 carries,  26 yds, 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TDs

Bettis, 17 carries,  54 yds, 1 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD

Can you say RBBC..... this w/o Staley even beign in the fold.

It's pretty lame to harp on a guy you missed out on who has already exceeded expectations.Your jealousy comes through loud and clear.

Oh come on, what you're doing is pretty lame. Most people said to enjoy the FWP ride while it lasted and to sell him off while his value was high. If you're in a dynasty/keeper I wouldn't have sold him but if you didn't sell for a kings ransom when you could, shame on you.

 

[jurb26]

Paker, 10 carries, 26 yds, 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TDs

Bettis, 17 carries, 54 yds, 1 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD

Can you say RBBC..... this w/o Staley even beign in the fold.

It's pretty lame to harp on a guy you missed out on who has already exceeded expectations.Your jealousy comes through loud and clear.

Oh come on, what you're doing is pretty lame. Most people said to enjoy the FWP ride while it lasted and to sell him off while his value was high. If you're in a dynasty/keeper I wouldn't have sold him but if you didn't sell for a kings ransom when you could, shame on you.

It's not his fault bob, it's tough being dead wrong is all....

 

[Babu Bhatt]

Paker, 10 carries,  26 yds, 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TDs

Bettis, 17 carries,  54 yds, 1 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD

Can you say RBBC..... this w/o Staley even beign in the fold.

It's pretty lame to harp on a guy you missed out on who has already exceeded expectations.Your jealousy comes through loud and clear.

Oh come on, what you're doing is pretty lame. Most people said to enjoy the FWP ride while it lasted and to sell him off while his value was high. If you're in a dynasty/keeper I wouldn't have sold him but if you didn't sell for a kings ransom when you could, shame on you.

It's not his fault bob, it's tough being dead wrong is all....

I wouldn't be harping on anything, especially with THAT team in my sig

 

[jurb26]

Paker, 10 carries, 26 yds, 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TDs

Bettis, 17 carries, 54 yds, 1 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD

Can you say RBBC..... this w/o Staley even beign in the fold.

It's pretty lame to harp on a guy you missed out on who has already exceeded expectations.Your jealousy comes through loud and clear.

Oh come on, what you're doing is pretty lame. Most people said to enjoy the FWP ride while it lasted and to sell him off while his value was high. If you're in a dynasty/keeper I wouldn't have sold him but if you didn't sell for a kings ransom when you could, shame on you.

It's not his fault bob, it's tough being dead wrong is all....

I wouldn't be harping on anything, especially with THAT team in my sig

The true tell of a class act, turning to insults. Thanks for reminding me though I need to update that for my win this week.

 

[Babu Bhatt]

Paker, 10 carries,  26 yds, 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TDs

Bettis, 17 carries,  54 yds, 1 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD

Can you say RBBC..... this w/o Staley even beign in the fold.

It's pretty lame to harp on a guy you missed out on who has already exceeded expectations.Your jealousy comes through loud and clear.

Oh come on, what you're doing is pretty lame. Most people said to enjoy the FWP ride while it lasted and to sell him off while his value was high. If you're in a dynasty/keeper I wouldn't have sold him but if you didn't sell for a kings ransom when you could, shame on you.

It's not his fault bob, it's tough being dead wrong is all....

I wouldn't be harping on anything, especially with THAT team in my sig

The true tell of a class act, turning to insults. Thanks for reminding me though I need to update that for my win this week.

And you have been perfectly excellent in your handling of things tonight??

 

[jurb26]

Paker, 10 carries, 26 yds, 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TDs

Bettis, 17 carries, 54 yds, 1 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD

Can you say RBBC..... this w/o Staley even beign in the fold.

It's pretty lame to harp on a guy you missed out on who has already exceeded expectations.Your jealousy comes through loud and clear.

Oh come on, what you're doing is pretty lame. Most people said to enjoy the FWP ride while it lasted and to sell him off while his value was high. If you're in a dynasty/keeper I wouldn't have sold him but if you didn't sell for a kings ransom when you could, shame on you.

It's not his fault bob, it's tough being dead wrong is all....

I wouldn't be harping on anything, especially with THAT team in my sig

The true tell of a class act, turning to insults. Thanks for reminding me though I need to update that for my win this week.

And you have been perfectly excellent in your handling of things tonight??

Oh, I guess you didn't like the harmless bump to include stat updates.....

 

[Babu Bhatt]

Paker, 10 carries,  26 yds, 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TDs

Bettis, 17 carries,  54 yds, 1 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD

Can you say RBBC..... this w/o Staley even beign in the fold.

It's pretty lame to harp on a guy you missed out on who has already exceeded expectations.Your jealousy comes through loud and clear.

Oh come on, what you're doing is pretty lame. Most people said to enjoy the FWP ride while it lasted and to sell him off while his value was high. If you're in a dynasty/keeper I wouldn't have sold him but if you didn't sell for a kings ransom when you could, shame on you.

It's not his fault bob, it's tough being dead wrong is all....

I wouldn't be harping on anything, especially with THAT team in my sig

The true tell of a class act, turning to insults. Thanks for reminding me though I need to update that for my win this week.

And you have been perfectly excellent in your handling of things tonight??

Oh, I guess you didn't like the harmless bump to include stat updates.....

Other threads??? Anyone, anyone??

 

[jurb26]

Other threads??? Anyone, anyone??

This is the one with the most discussion in it, I think it was a fitting bump.

 

[Judge Smails]

Paker, 10 carries,  26 yds, 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TDs

Bettis, 17 carries,  54 yds, 1 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD

Can you say RBBC..... this w/o Staley even beign in the fold.

It's pretty lame to harp on a guy you missed out on who has already exceeded expectations.Your jealousy comes through loud and clear.

Oh come on, what you're doing is pretty lame. Most people said to enjoy the FWP ride while it lasted and to sell him off while his value was high. If you're in a dynasty/keeper I wouldn't have sold him but if you didn't sell for a kings ransom when you could, shame on you.

It's not his fault bob, it's tough being dead wrong is all....

I wouldn't be harping on anything, especially with THAT team in my sig

That might be the worst team in a 10 team league EVAH. Nice stable of backs

 

[Babu Bhatt]

Other threads??? Anyone, anyone??

This is the one with the most discussion in it, I think it was a fitting bump.

Especially considering the lack of other threads on the topic.