Steelers sign Davenport (2 Viewers)

[Godsbrother]

Just heard on Pittsburgh Sports radio that the Steelers just signed Najeh Davenport.

 

[dickey moe]

 

[jurb26]

I guess, they realized after the game that Parker carried the ball 29 times....

 

[Limp Ditka]

I'd do that to if my RB1 called for a breather on 1st and goal at the 1.

Of course the braintrust that makes up the posters on this site tell me there's nothing to worry about, he was just gassed.

 

[Godsbrother]

I don't have a link yet but I think this would mean the end of Duce.

 

[Steelers4Life]

If he's healthy, I feel much better about the stability of the running game now.

Parker isn't going to hold up or be as effective in January unless the Steelers have another reliable RB to share the load with him, or at least take some pressure off.

 

[Godsbrother]

It was a one year deal...

 

[Isotopes]

The goalline carry when the fumble occurred....Haynes was in. Will the Davenport signing likely result in the end of goalline carries for Verron?

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Yep, that's how I'd see it. Duce is gone. Najeh gets potential work in short yardage with Haynes and maybe some 3rd down duty. Affects Haynes more than Parker, really, IMO.

Actually, doesn't Davenport play STs too? Kick coverage was godawful throughout the pre-season for Pittsburgh and certainly last night on punts.

Any links yet? I'm looking on line and not seeing anything.

 

[Johnny Ryall]

I don't have a link yet but I think this would mean the end of Duce.

I'm surprised, but they actually released Cobbs. LINK

 

[jurb26]

The goalline carry when the fumble occurred....Haynes was in. Will the Davenport signing likely result in the end of goalline carries for Verron?

The GL fumble had NOTHING to do with Haynes what so ever. If they use Davenpoo in GL situations it will simple be because they think he is the best RB for that job.

 

[gman8343]

The goalline carry when the fumble occurred....Haynes was in. Will the Davenport signing likely result in the end of goalline carries for Verron?

Verron had nothing to do with the fumble, Batch never made it to him with the ball. He may not get the goal line carries anyway though.

 

[clayton crushers]

The Steelers added size and experience to their backfield today when they signed veteran running back Najeh Davenport to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not released.

Davenport (6-1, 247), a fifth-year veteran from the University of Miami, spent his first four NFL seasons with the Green Bay Packers. In 39 games, Davenport has rushed for 1,068 yards and seven touchdowns on 217 carries (4.9 avg.). He also has caught 17 passes for 107 yards (6.3 avg.).

Originally drafted by the Packers in the fourth round (135th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft, Davenport missed most of the 2005 season after breaking his ankle on Oct. 9 against New Orleans. The 27-year-old Davenport, whose first name is pronounced "NAH-jay", set a personal best with 178 rushing yards on Nov. 29, 2004, against the St. Louis Rams.

The Steelers made room on their roster for Davenport by releasing rookie running back Patrick Cobbs, who the team claimed off of waivers from the New England Patriots on Sept. 1

 

[Isotopes]

The goalline carry when the fumble occurred....Haynes was in. Will the Davenport signing likely result in the end of goalline carries for Verron?

The GL fumble had NOTHING to do with Haynes what so ever. If they use Davenpoo in GL situations it will simple be because they think he is the best RB for that job.

I agree...I wasn't trying to associate Haynes with the fumble. Merely observing he was out there at the goalline, and wondering if Najeh would replace him.

 

[JuniorNB]

The goalline carry when the fumble occurred....Haynes was in. Will the Davenport signing likely result in the end of goalline carries for Verron?

I don't know how it effects Hayes, but it further cements the probability that all of Parker's touchdowns this year will have to be long ones.

 

[crowe1130]

The Steelers made room on their roster for Davenport by releasing rookie running back Patrick Cobbs, who the team claimed off of waivers from the New England Patriots on Sept. 1

Didn't Pitt trade a pick for Cobbs?

 

[Godsbrother]

I don't have a link yet but I think this would mean the end of Duce.

I'm surprised, but they actually released Cobbs. LINK

I guess they didn't like him so much once he got into town. I believe the trade to the Pats was a conditional pick so they'll owe NE nothing.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

do not panic.

Davenport stinks

closets in metro Pitt should be worried, not WillieP owners

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

I don't have a link yet but I think this would mean the end of Duce.

Are you saying that Davenport would cause a Duce to be dropped?

 

[nightshift]

The goalline carry when the fumble occurred....Haynes was in. Will the Davenport signing likely result in the end of goalline carries for Verron?

Haynes did not fumble the ball. Batch did.

 

[jurb26]

So how many moves for a "big" RB will Pitt have to make before Parker owners realize taht the team just isn't that dang comfortable running Parker in those short yd and GL situations?

 

[Godsbrother]

I don't have a link yet but I think this would mean the end of Duce.

Are you saying that Davenport would cause a Duce to be dropped?

It's happened before...

 

[brewer]

I don't have a link yet but I think this would mean the end of Duce.

Are you saying that Davenport would cause a Duce to be dropped?

Well played.

 

[Arschloch]

I don't have a link yet but I think this would mean the end of Duce.

Are you saying that Davenport would cause a Duce to be dropped?

It's happened before...

At least the Steelers have a "#2" RB now....

 

[crowe1130]

I don't have a link yet but I think this would mean the end of Duce.

Are you saying that Davenport would cause a Duce to be dropped?

It's happened before...

At least the Steelers have a "#2" RB now....

I wonder when he'll report for "duty."

 

[Archie Bunker]

I don't have a link yet but I think this would mean the end of Duce.

Are you saying that Davenport would cause a Duce to be dropped?

It's happened before...

It would be a little surprising considering Cowher's comments during the post-game press conference. He said that they were going to need Duce "down the road."

 

[nightshift]

I don't have a link yet but I think this would mean the end of Duce.

Are you saying that Davenport would cause a Duce to be dropped?

It's happened before...

Traded, maybe. Dropped? I doubt it. (they would have dropped him instead of Cobbs) Don't forget that teams like Miami are looking for depth...

 

[flranger]

I don't have a link yet but I think this would mean the end of Duce.

Are you saying that Davenport would cause a Duce to be dropped?

They won't drop him.....since he was on the roster for the first game his salary for the season is guaranteed.

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

I don't have a link yet but I think this would mean the end of Duce.

Are you saying that Davenport would cause a Duce to be dropped?

It's happened before...

Traded, maybe. Dropped? I doubt it. (they would have dropped him instead of Cobbs) Don't forget that teams like Miami are looking for depth...

 

[meanjoegreen]

So how many moves for a "big" RB will Pitt have to make before Parker owners realize taht the team just isn't that dang comfortable running Parker in those short yd and GL situations?

I don't think the Steelers don't feel comfortable running parker at the GL, because they don't think he can do it. I would think it's because he is a smallish back just like Tiki, so putting a large power runner in at GL's helps preserve backs like Parker and Tiki. Big backs can move the pile better too, without having to be shifty to get in.

 

[taz]

So how many moves for a "big" RB will Pitt have to make before Parker owners realize taht the team just isn't that dang comfortable running Parker in those short yd and GL situations?

I don't think the Steelers don't feel comfortable running parker at the GL, because they don't think he can do it. I would think it's because he is a smallish back just like Tiki, so putting a large power runner in at GL's helps preserve backs like Parker and Tiki. Big backs can move the pile better too, without having to be shifty to get in.

I had a hard time believing Cowher would be comfortable w/ FWP as his goal-line back.

 

[stbugs]

I'd do that to if my RB1 called for a breather on 1st and goal at the 1.Of course the braintrust that makes up the posters on this site tell me there's nothing to worry about, he was just gassed.

Was that what happened? I really couldn't tell but I thought Parker did call for a breather. He was in on the carry before which was from I think the 7 yard line and almost scored. I was wondering if he was taken out or called for a breather. To be honest, he may not have been gassed, it was a pretty solid run and he might have gotten knocked around a bit. I have seen RBs come out of the game for a play if they get stung if you will.Then again, no RB in the league will average 29 carries a game or 464 for a year, although posters on this site also seem to think that every starter gets 90% of their team carries and 25+ rushes a game.For a 14th round pick, I am pretty happy with Parker and thought he looked great against a defense that clearly was playing against the run and giving Batch opportunities. He didn't go down on the first contact and finished runs well.

 

[jurb26]

So how many moves for a "big" RB will Pitt have to make before Parker owners realize taht the team just isn't that dang comfortable running Parker in those short yd and GL situations?

I don't think the Steelers don't feel comfortable running parker at the GL, because they don't think he can do it. I would think it's because he is a smallish back just like Tiki, so putting a large power runner in at GL's helps preserve backs like Parker and Tiki. Big backs can move the pile better too, without having to be shifty to get in.

I agree. None the less, it seems worrysome if you are a Parker owner who was holding onto those GL carries, which many seem to be doing.

 

[Sheriff66]

I'd do that to if my RB1 called for a breather on 1st and goal at the 1.Of course the braintrust that makes up the posters on this site tell me there's nothing to worry about, he was just gassed.

Was that what happened? I really couldn't tell but I thought Parker did call for a breather. He was in on the carry before which was from I think the 7 yard line and almost scored. I was wondering if he was taken out or called for a breather. To be honest, he may not have been gassed, it was a pretty solid run and he might have gotten knocked around a bit. I have seen RBs come out of the game for a play if they get stung if you will.Then again, no RB in the league will average 29 carries a game or 464 for a year, although posters on this site also seem to think that every starter gets 90% of their team carries and 25+ rushes a game.For a 14th round pick, I am pretty happy with Parker and thought he looked great against a defense that clearly was playing against the run and giving Batch opportunities. He didn't go down on the first contact and finished runs well.

Parker wanted a breather, he waved to the sideline to come out of the game on the goal line, he is human...FWIW

 

[Joe Bryant]

So how many moves for a "big" RB will Pitt have to make before Parker owners realize taht the team just isn't that dang comfortable running Parker in those short yd and GL situations?

I don't think the Steelers don't feel comfortable running parker at the GL, because they don't think he can do it. I would think it's because he is a smallish back just like Tiki, so putting a large power runner in at GL's helps preserve backs like Parker and Tiki. Big backs can move the pile better too, without having to be shifty to get in.

I agree. None the less, it seems worrysome if you are a Parker owner who was holding onto those GL carries, which many seem to be doing.

Hi jurb,Thanks for the posts. What makes you think Parker won't get the goal line and short yardage carries?J

 

[Texican]

They released Cobbs. Haynes will remain the 3rd down back. FWP will be the main guy. Najeh will be there for goalline duties/short yardage. Looks pretty simple.

FWP will probably get some goalline opportunites, but ND will definitely be taking some points away from FWP owners.

 

[mbuehner]

The two worst things that happened to Parker last night were the fumble that would have seen Haynes getting stuffed at the goal-line, and the fact that Miami's coach cant toss a 5 ounce flag 5 yards. Small potatoes though. No-one has proved much of anything goalline wise, except that Parker looked tough running everywhere else on the field.

 

[ShadowMaster]

I just LOVE how all your guys simply pencil him in for the goal line and short yardage work.

Yeah, he is a big back - but he was just cut by the Packers. News flash gang - the Packers are not that good. PERHAPS, he will get the Duce Staley role of being deactivated 15 out of 16 games. MAYBE he is just pure bench depth and nothing changes from where it is now.

It's not like Edge James just walked into Pittsburgh.....

 

[stbugs]

So how many moves for a "big" RB will Pitt have to make before Parker owners realize taht the team just isn't that dang comfortable running Parker in those short yd and GL situations?

I don't think the Steelers don't feel comfortable running parker at the GL, because they don't think he can do it. I would think it's because he is a smallish back just like Tiki, so putting a large power runner in at GL's helps preserve backs like Parker and Tiki. Big backs can move the pile better too, without having to be shifty to get in.

I had a hard time believing Cowher would be comfortable w/ FWP as his goal-line back.

Did you guys watch the game at all or do you just "believe" it? Yes, I own Parker and hope he gets all Gl carries, but he looked very good between the tackles. The only times he lost yardage were on outside runs where there were tons of defenders right there.

 

[Michael Brown]

I'd do that to if my RB1 called for a breather on 1st and goal at the 1.Of course the braintrust that makes up the posters on this site tell me there's nothing to worry about, he was just gassed.

Was that what happened? I really couldn't tell but I thought Parker did call for a breather. He was in on the carry before which was from I think the 7 yard line and almost scored. I was wondering if he was taken out or called for a breather. To be honest, he may not have been gassed, it was a pretty solid run and he might have gotten knocked around a bit. I have seen RBs come out of the game for a play if they get stung if you will.Then again, no RB in the league will average 29 carries a game or 464 for a year, although posters on this site also seem to think that every starter gets 90% of their team carries and 25+ rushes a game.For a 14th round pick, I am pretty happy with Parker and thought he looked great against a defense that clearly was playing against the run and giving Batch opportunities. He didn't go down on the first contact and finished runs well.

Parker wanted a breather, he waved to the sideline to come out of the game on the goal line, he is human...FWIW

Very true. I only see Davenport getting the short yardage work if Parker gets pooped.

 

[Foosball God]

I don't have a link yet but I think this would mean the end of Duce.

Are you saying that Davenport would cause a Duce to be dropped?

They won't drop him.....since he was on the roster for the first game his salary for the season is guaranteed.

The amount of :whoosh: in here is a little frightening.

 

[Englishteacher]

So how many moves for a "big" RB will Pitt have to make before Parker owners realize taht the team just isn't that dang comfortable running Parker in those short yd and GL situations?

I don't think the Steelers don't feel comfortable running parker at the GL, because they don't think he can do it. I would think it's because he is a smallish back just like Tiki, so putting a large power runner in at GL's helps preserve backs like Parker and Tiki. Big backs can move the pile better too, without having to be shifty to get in.

Davenport can certainly move a pile.

 

[meanjoegreen]

So how many moves for a "big" RB will Pitt have to make before Parker owners realize taht the team just isn't that dang comfortable running Parker in those short yd and GL situations?

I don't think the Steelers don't feel comfortable running parker at the GL, because they don't think he can do it. I would think it's because he is a smallish back just like Tiki, so putting a large power runner in at GL's helps preserve backs like Parker and Tiki. Big backs can move the pile better too, without having to be shifty to get in.

I had a hard time believing Cowher would be comfortable w/ FWP as his goal-line back.

Did you guys watch the game at all or do you just "believe" it? Yes, I own Parker and hope he gets all Gl carries, but he looked very good between the tackles. The only times he lost yardage were on outside runs where there were tons of defenders right there.

I watched the game, and I think Parker did great. He would have scored had he not gotten tackled on the 1 yard line. I was simply stating why I would think they might would put a GL back in for Parker. I never said he wasn't good enough to do it himself. The only reasons I could think of for why they would put someone other than him in at the GL is to either give him a breather, use another big back to keep Parker healthy, or to put in a bigger back to move the pile. Either way, I think Parker will see some situations around the GL.

 

[msommer]

Very true. I only see Davenport getting the short yardage work if Parker gets pooped.

on?

 

[Lemmiwinks]

Didn't Parker convert a key 4th and 1 play and pick up tons of tough yards up the middle yesterday?

The poopster is in town... when has he ever proven he's a goal line back. He is not the bus or steven davis people, he is an average player with extremely active bowels.

 

[Sheriff66]

Davenport is no slouch, he needs to get in shape and stay healthy, but I love the pickup. I think this really stinks for FWP owners. Cowher loves to have a big back in there for short yardage situations, proven fact, I don't see how this can be anything but bad news for Parker owners.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Didn't Parker convert a key 4th and 1 play and pick up tons of tough yards up the middle yesterday?The poopster is in town... when has he ever proven he's a goal line back. He is not the bus or steven davis people, he is an average player with extremely active bowels.

POD

 

[zamboni]

The amount of :whoosh: in here is a little frightening.

Not to mention the continued use of Davenport doody jokes.(I still laugh.)

 

[nightshift]

I'd do that to if my RB1 called for a breather on 1st and goal at the 1.

Of course the braintrust that makes up the posters on this site tell me there's nothing to worry about, he was just gassed.

Was that what happened? I really couldn't tell but I thought Parker did call for a breather. He was in on the carry before which was from I think the 7 yard line and almost scored. I was wondering if he was taken out or called for a breather. To be honest, he may not have been gassed, it was a pretty solid run and he might have gotten knocked around a bit. I have seen RBs come out of the game for a play if they get stung if you will.Then again, no RB in the league will average 29 carries a game or 464 for a year, although posters on this site also seem to think that every starter gets 90% of their team carries and 25+ rushes a game.

For a 14th round pick, I am pretty happy with Parker and thought he looked great against a defense that clearly was playing against the run and giving Batch opportunities. He didn't go down on the first contact and finished runs well.

Parker wanted a breather, he waved to the sideline to come out of the game on the goal line, he is human...FWIW

Very true. I only see Davenport getting the short yardage work if Parker gets pooped.

Or he could get wipe up mop up duty at the ending of a winning game...You guys kill me. Parker is a stud. Davenport is depth, nothing more. Just like Duce. Not the ordained GL back, etc. Along with Haynes they will get carries to lighten the workload on FWP. BREATHERS.

There was only one Bettis and that bus is permamently garaged. Get use to it. FWP is the goal line back. Not because a bunch fantasy geeks said so, but because Coach Cowher said so.

 

[TitusIII]

Good move for the 'Burgh, Davenport will be a beast at the GL.