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Now that Parker has been named the Goal Line Back (1 Viewer)
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ProBowler88
Footballguy
do you think he is a top 10 back now?
Traders2001
Footballguy
Ha scored 6 or 7 last season , verry funyy that the poll said more between 7 -9 .
If he really gets the goal line carries it has to be at least 12 TDs
If he really gets the goal line carries it has to be at least 12 TDs
Steelers4Life
Footballguy
He scored 5 last year.
i missed where it said that parker will be the GL back... 
all i've seen thus far is that no primary GL has been named or no specific RB will fill in as bettis' replacement, but rather all three backs (FWP, duce and haynes) are all possibilities....i understand that there will be some sort of GL drill before camp breaks; is that where this info is coming from?
all i've seen thus far is that no primary GL has been named or no specific RB will fill in as bettis' replacement, but rather all three backs (FWP, duce and haynes) are all possibilities....i understand that there will be some sort of GL drill before camp breaks; is that where this info is coming from?
Banger
Footballguy
It will all depend on his effectiveness. If he falters early in the year in a couple opp's he may not get another crack.
just saw this in the other thread:i missed where it said that parker will be the GL back...
not sure it's a ringing endorsement of if it's straight from the coach's mouth (vs. writers op-ed piece)...nevertheless, if FWP remains the GL back the whole season, then double digit TDs should be a no brainer which should put him in the top 10 (if not top 12).
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
Rothlisberger's number should increase.
He may be throwing more inside the redzone.
He may be throwing more inside the redzone.
Antsports ADP has FWP as the #18 Rb off the board as of this last week. (real drafts only)
Directly in front of him they have McGahee, K jones, Dom Davis, and Chester Taylor.
Considering all the ? marks for this group, I have FWP as a safer pick than any of them.
This IS the Steelers run game we're talking about. And Cowher is not gonna turn into Don Coryell overnight.
I think 10 tds are about right and if he's there at 3.07 like antsports, I got him.
Just hoping the buzz on him stays quiet.
Directly in front of him they have McGahee, K jones, Dom Davis, and Chester Taylor.
Considering all the ? marks for this group, I have FWP as a safer pick than any of them.
This IS the Steelers run game we're talking about. And Cowher is not gonna turn into Don Coryell overnight.
I think 10 tds are about right and if he's there at 3.07 like antsports, I got him.
Just hoping the buzz on him stays quiet.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
This one sentence says it all.
Franknbeans
Footballguy
Goal line back or not , I think he'd make a solid #2 for any fantasy team
my man otis
Footballguy
if this is true bump him up to the early 2nd, at the top of the RB2 tier.
This is a perfect example of the toughest call this year for those drafing in the mid to late 1st - WR1 (ChadJ, SSmith et al) or RB2 (Parker, McGahee, KJones, Droughns etc.).
Thoughts?
This is a perfect example of the toughest call this year for those drafing in the mid to late 1st - WR1 (ChadJ, SSmith et al) or RB2 (Parker, McGahee, KJones, Droughns etc.).
Thoughts?
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Mmen of Steel
Footballguy
That's where I am planning to take him
It sure doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement. If FWP is a not-so-effective goaline back, I would hesitate to assume 10+ TDs, and it is unliekly that he would keep the role all season, to say nothing of whether or not he can handle the pounding - it raises durability concerns. I have bumped up Heath Miller's TD numbers though.just saw this in the other thread:i missed where it said that parker will be the GL back...not sure it's a ringing endorsement of if it's straight from the coach's mouth (vs. writers op-ed piece)...nevertheless, if FWP remains the GL back the whole season, then double digit TDs should be a no brainer which should put him in the top 10 (if not top 12).
taz
Footballguy
I'm picking last in a 14-team draft, and fully expect at least 10-12 RBs to go before my pick (along w/ Peyton and maybe SSmith). The question is whether guys like Droughns, CTaylor, JJones, DDavis, JLewis and Dillon go before him.I'll probably swallow hard and take two of Holt/Fitz/Harrison/RBrown/Westbrook/Caddy, and hope FWP is still there at the next turn.And I'm still not convinced that any RB outside the top 8 or so (LJ, LT, SA, Tiki, Portis, Rudi, Edge or SJax) are worth a first-round pick. Here's hoping for an early QB/WR run.
The Finist
Footballguy
and there was no possible way FWP would hold onto the starting RB job last year either.
fridayfrenzy
Footballguy
Foosball God
Foos
12 team dynasty league with a $100 dollar annual FA allotment and I got him for $1 right before the start of last season.
Londo
Footballguy
Priest Holmes is 5-9, 213Willie Parker is 5-10, 219 (if he put on 10 lbs in the offseason).I think his build is just fine to be a goalline back. He didn't really get an opportunity last year, what with Bettis being there. The jury is definitely still out on his goalline abilities.
diesel7982
Footballguy
Draft Jeff Reed and Heath Miller
broncofan13000
Footballguy
Dunn vs Parker will be a tough choice imho.
Hairy Snowman
Footballguy
Also with Hynes Ward gimpy, (and with a gimpy Hammy it could possibly be a while), even if Wilson turns out to be the Schizznik there is going to be some more crowding of the line this year. TE is going to have to make plays if they are going to be successful. I also can't see teams not cheating more on the run this year with the recieving corps depleted from last year (hence why the Steelers felt it was needed to get better passing this offseason - notice I said NEEDED). And Jerome isnt going to be there to beat the defense up late in games.This team is going to be an interesting balance and Im curious to see the new personality of the offense. Call me crazy, but Im not feelin all that great about the Steelers following the Super Bowl Dinner Circuit. There are areas on this team that are tissue thin. Right now my take is it looks like a house of cards. As long as no one blows, it will stand. But its only going to take a knock at the right spot and its all coming down.Just my two cents worth.
While I am not expecting a huge jump - I voted 7-8 - i think he'll do fine, and even if he doesn't hold the goal line back role, he'll see a bump, especially since he will hold that role at least 3-4 games before he busts (if he does). Just my opinion.
I am now feeling very good about picking him in the third round of my last redraft - 3.03 -- feel pretty good indeed.
I am now feeling very good about picking him in the third round of my last redraft - 3.03 -- feel pretty good indeed.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
If I read this correctly you seem to think the Steelers are thin at WR, but actually it is one of their deepest positions.Ward's hammy is a concern but they are being very cautious about it and I'll be surprised if he isn't ready 2 weeks from now when the Steelers open up against Miami. Wilson really came on towards the end of the season and into the playoffs. I expect good things from him this season.Nate Washington has been a standout all preseason and #1 pick Santonio Holmes and #3 Willie Reid have looked pretty good. They also have veteran Qunicy Morgan. And then there is TE Heath Miller.Looks like pretty decent group to me.
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Todem
Footballguy
No.
Todem
Footballguy
Flip a coinThey are both solid.
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
2002: 29 rushes inside the 10. 10 RuTDs2003: 41 rushes inside the 10. 12 RuTDs2004: 44 rushes inside the 10. 12 RuTDs2005: 45 rushes inside the 10. 13 RuTDs
AcousticNut
Footballguy
I'm planning on taking him at 2.8 if he's still hanging around. I'm in a work league in the Pittsburgh area, so I don't think there's any way that he lasts until the 3rd round. I'll be lucky to get him at 2.8.
SoloMatisse
Footballguy
now that he's the goalline back, Id expect him to be hurt by week 3.
RageRhino
Footballguy
If parker could even pick up a third of the average scored rush TDs inside the 10 (4) he would be a top 10 back. I think Parker could be an absolute steal at the end of the second, top of the third.
my man otis
Footballguy
no one cares about your roster or your dollar allotments.
I completely agree
thats just part of it....
saying willie will STAY in the game is much different then willie WILL GET GOAL LINE CARRIESand what does NEAR the goal line mean? to me that means approaching but not AT THE GOAL LINE
just reading between the lines
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Steve Polychronopolous
Footballguy
No one cares. Take it to the AC Forum.
RabidRabbit
Footballguy
I think 5 TDs again. And not b/c he'll be the goal line back. After he gets stuffed in one set of downs in the first game, he'll be yanked from the role.
I may be drinking too much 
but I think I would put him at about 10 TD this year. Just remember that Willie first made a name for himself in camp as a goal line back prior to the regular season last year. I see no reason why he can't succeed. My guess is that he has been at least as good as the other guys in camp or else he wouldn't have the job.
but I think I would put him at about 10 TD this year. Just remember that Willie first made a name for himself in camp as a goal line back prior to the regular season last year. I see no reason why he can't succeed. My guess is that he has been at least as good as the other guys in camp or else he wouldn't have the job.
Wheelhouse
Footballguy
Parker owner here, but the goal line option in Pittsburgh will be...
Heath Miller
Heath Miller
