When FWP due back... and what will be MeMo role when he returns (1 Viewer)

[KellysHeroes]

MeMo has had 2 very good games, one against a very tough run D. Whats the status of Parker??

Got to figure Moore earned sometype of role... maybe a little more than just a 3rd DN Back.

 

[Godsbrother]

Willie Parker will be the starter, Moore goes back as the 3rd down back and will spell FWP on occassion.

Moore will likely also go back to returning kicks...

 

[Colt Of Personality]

I'm getting BEYOND jaded with Parker's injury - it must be worse than they are letting on

 

[Foosball God]

MeMo? Really?

 

[KellysHeroes]

I'm getting BEYOND jaded with Parker's injury - it must be worse than they are letting on

He was ready to go earlier in the week... but not sure how re-injuried he his.

 

[treat88]

MeMo's role will be a back-up and 3rd down back when Willie is healthy.

He's done what a back-up is supposed to do. Step in and play well in the starter's absence. He hasn't opened anyone's eyes. He is a known commodity in this league.

However, what MeMo has done is open Ben/Arians eyes as to the effectiveness of using the RB position in the passing game. Notice Ben's jersey has stayed clean the last few games. He has actually checked down and avoided the big hits. It's a pretty direct correlation. If that change can continue the remainder of the season, with FWP in the backfield, it will make a huge difference in the Steelers W-L record.

 

[Da Guru]

I am worried about what Parkers role will be when he comes back. MeMo has matured into a complete RB.

 

[Buck Bradcanon]

I am worried about what Parkers role will be when he comes back. MeMo has matured into a complete RB.

Also gives them no incentive to rush FWP back before he is ready.

 

[whhwalker]

MeMo? Really?

MeMoo? MewMo? MewMoo? MeowMeow? M&M?

 

[Tanner9919]

I'm getting BEYOND jaded with Parker's injury - it must be worse than they are letting on

Parker is Chris Brown v2.0 ( injury prone).. Mewelde Moore is the real deal, he's going to hold onto that starting job the remainder of the 2008 NFL season..he is to this season's fantasy playoff run,what Ryan Grant was to last season's playoff run..i.e., fantasy stud who can lead your team to the SB..get him NOW

 

[FFdork]

I'm getting BEYOND jaded with Parker's injury - it must be worse than they are letting on

Parker is Chris Brown v2.0 ( injury prone).. Mewelde Moore is the real deal, he's going to hold onto that starting job the remainder of the 2008 NFL season..he is to this season's fantasy playoff run,what Ryan Grant was to last season's playoff run..i.e., fantasy stud who can lead your team to the SB..get him NOW

I have him in a couple of leagues (and Parker in none), so I'd love for you to be right, but...1. I think you're reaching pretty hard on the Chris Brown comparison. Chris Brown had, what, one season where he did much of anything? More generally, the 'injury prone' label for a position that takes a pounding like a RB is so tired. Only a few guys in the league deserve it because generally RBs that can't manage pain don't play long in the NFL.2. Remember when Mendenhall was going to take Parker's job heading into the preseason? How did that work out?3. Since they have Superbowl aspirations, I think it makes sense for the Steelers to be cautious with Parker and use both backs when they're both healthy. Strangely coaches don't always agree with with me, what with my extensive coaching background and all, but that's what I'm concerned about if I own either one.

 

[Addai's Adidas]

I'm really not sure we're going to see much more of FWP. His knee keeps breaking. It should only get worse over time.

 

[Godsbrother]

I am worried about what Parkers role will be when he comes back. MeMo has matured into a complete RB.

Don't be worried. When Parker comes back he is the starter.

 

[KellysHeroes]

I am worried about what Parkers role will be when he comes back. MeMo has matured into a complete RB.

Don't be worried. When Parker comes back he is the starter.

I got MeMo in about 4 or 5 leagues... Willie in none; but I don't thats true. When Willie returns, hes the starter... until he reinjuries himself

 

[pantherclub]

I am worried about what Parkers role will be when he comes back. MeMo has matured into a complete RB.

Don't be worried. When Parker comes back he is the starter.

I got MeMo in about 4 or 5 leagues... Willie in none; but I don't thats true. When Willie returns, hes the starter... until he reinjuries himself

Dude, you need to get outside more.

 

[KellysHeroes]

I am worried about what Parkers role will be when he comes back. MeMo has matured into a complete RB.

Don't be worried. When Parker comes back he is the starter.

I got MeMo in about 4 or 5 leagues... Willie in none; but I don't thats true. When Willie returns, hes the starter... until he reinjuries himself

Dude, you need to get outside more.

why, many people here play in a dozen or more leagues... I do 8

 

[Hoart Petterson]

Did anyone ever hear how bad the severity of the re-aggravation to Parker's knee was? Back this week? Out for a month? Was there another MRI?

 

[Addai's Adidas]

Who says Parker is coming back at all?

 

[Godsbrother]

Did anyone ever hear how bad the severity of the re-aggravation to Parker's knee was? Back this week? Out for a month? Was there another MRI?

Last week the Steelers were calling it day-to-day which could mean anything. Hopefully we will know more after Tomlins news conference tomorrow...

 

[MCguidance]

I am worried about what Parkers role will be when he comes back. MeMo has matured into a complete RB.

Don't be worried. When Parker comes back he is the starter.

Do we know when he is coming back? Next week? Curious, not sarcastic.ETA: Didn't see the couple posts before mine asking the same question.

 

[KellysHeroes]

I am worried about what Parkers role will be when he comes back. MeMo has matured into a complete RB.

Don't be worried. When Parker comes back he is the starter.

Do we know when he is coming back? Next week? Curious, not sarcastic.ETA: Didn't see the couple posts before mine asking the same question.

Thats the real question.... we'll know a lot more mid-week

 

[belljr]

So Willie has a fluke break of his leg the last game last year and this year he hurts his knee and he's now injury prone?

He played 2 full seasons and then 15 games of his third before breaking his leg. I'm not ready to label him yet. I just hope when he comes back they actually throw the ball to him

 

[The Hank]

I'm getting BEYOND jaded with Parker's injury - it must be worse than they are letting on

Parker is Chris Brown v2.0 ( injury prone)..

X

 

[KellysHeroes]

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Willie Parker (knee) has a chance to return this week against the Giants.

Keep an eye on if and when Parker practices this week. Mewelde Moore had a big game in Parker's place last week, so the Steelers may not feel a need to rush him back.

Mewelde Moore has likely earned a role in the Steelers offense even when starter Willie Parker returns from injury.

The Steelers had planned for a 1-2 punch this season with Parker and now-injured rookie Rashard Mendenhall. When Parker returns Moore's role is sure to diminish, but he should still see some action after being virtually invisible early in the season.

 

[Godsbrother]

As per Mike Tomlins news conference today Parker will resume practice tomorrow and barring setbacks will start against the Giants on Sunday. Moore will resume his 3rd down duties and will spell Parker from time to time as game situations dictate.

 

[phthalatemagic]

MeMo? Really?

It's here to stay, unfortunately. You can put them in the same group as the LT2 and CJ3 dunces.

 

[footballgeek]

As per Mike Tomlins news conference today Parker will resume practice tomorrow and barring setbacks will start against the Giants on Sunday. Moore will resume his 3rd down duties and will spell Parker from time to time as game situations dictate.

Has practice ended in Pittsburgh yet today? Any news?

 

[Captain Spaulding]

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Willie Parker (knee) has a chance to return this week against the Giants.Keep an eye on if and when Parker practices this week. Mewelde Moore had a big game in Parker's place last week, so the Steelers may not feel a need to rush him back.Mewelde Moore has likely earned a role in the Steelers offense even when starter Willie Parker returns from injury.The Steelers had planned for a 1-2 punch this season with Parker and now-injured rookie Rashard Mendenhall. When Parker returns Moore's role is sure to diminish, but he should still see some action after being virtually invisible early in the season.

I'm with you. I expected the Steelers planning for Mendenhall to continue to progressively share and spell Parker's workload as the season progressed but that came to a halt when Mendenhall went down. Moore proved he can do alot more than probably the Steelers staff expected from him and he will probably fill in both for the past planning of Mendenhall and also stay as a 3rd down back. From what I've seen in his short stint as a starter, I think Moore seems to have more "skills" at RB than Parker. Moore definitely has better RB vision and "shake and bake" abilities than what I've seen from Parker.

 

[treat88]

Mewelde Moore has achieved most of his success on the ground through two starts out of passing looks. He did have some success out of power sets on running downs in garbage time yesterday, but this is not a guy whom you can line up in the "I" and make consistent yardage.

That's why Willie Parker's healthy return is so important for this team. Despite dominating the game, the Steelers did not dominate time of possession against the Bengals. If Parker had returned this past week as his old self, the Steelers would have churned their way to a big halftime lead with Parker spearheading the way. As it was, the Steelers tried to get their ground game going against a poor rush defense and couldn't sustain drives that way. Mewelde Moore is a solid back that can make yards when he's got room. Willie Parker is a Pro Bowl back who can make yards out of nothing in a variety of ways.

http://www.steelerfury.com/articles/title/...------Week-Six/It's an opinion, but I agree with every word of this.

Moore has been a great fill-in, but the Steelers are in trouble if they have to rely on him.

 

[Chickenwang]

^^^This is odd... I watched that game and I thought Moore looked really really really good.

I remember saying to myself during that game, "Why aren't they running the ball more?" I thought they were passing too much.. first down, second down, etc. It seemed like Moore was getting 4,5,6 yds a pop during the whole first half of the game. It confused me that he only had like 10 carries at halftime.

 

[Godsbrother]

As per Mike Tomlins news conference today Parker will resume practice tomorrow and barring setbacks will start against the Giants on Sunday. Moore will resume his 3rd down duties and will spell Parker from time to time as game situations dictate.

Has practice ended in Pittsburgh yet today? Any news?

Parker participated in full practice today.

 

[War Eagle]

MeMo's role will be a back-up and 3rd down back when Willie is healthy.He's done what a back-up is supposed to do. Step in and play well in the starter's absence. He hasn't opened anyone's eyes. He is a known commodity in this league.However, what MeMo has done is open Ben/Arians eyes as to the effectiveness of using the RB position in the passing game. Notice Ben's jersey has stayed clean the last few games. He has actually checked down and avoided the big hits. It's a pretty direct correlation. If that change can continue the remainder of the season, with FWP in the backfield, it will make a huge difference in the Steelers W-L record.

I agree & think you nailed it.

 

[War Eagle]

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Willie Parker (knee) has a chance to return this week against the Giants.Keep an eye on if and when Parker practices this week. Mewelde Moore had a big game in Parker's place last week, so the Steelers may not feel a need to rush him back.Mewelde Moore has likely earned a role in the Steelers offense even when starter Willie Parker returns from injury.The Steelers had planned for a 1-2 punch this season with Parker and now-injured rookie Rashard Mendenhall. When Parker returns Moore's role is sure to diminish, but he should still see some action after being virtually invisible early in the season.

I'm with you. I expected the Steelers planning for Mendenhall to continue to progressively share and spell Parker's workload as the season progressed but that came to a halt when Mendenhall went down. Moore proved he can do alot more than probably the Steelers staff expected from him and he will probably fill in both for the past planning of Mendenhall and also stay as a 3rd down back. From what I've seen in his short stint as a starter, I think Moore seems to have more "skills" at RB than Parker. Moore definitely has better RB vision and "shake and bake" abilities than what I've seen from Parker.

More "skills"? You are talking about a guy who couldn't be out M. Bennett in Minn and a rookie Mendenhall at Pitt. BTW Mendenhall wasn't getting any carries UNTIL FWP went down. There was no more of a 1-2 punch, than the standard rotation every NFL team employs.

 

[Captain Spaulding]

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Willie Parker (knee) has a chance to return this week against the Giants.Keep an eye on if and when Parker practices this week. Mewelde Moore had a big game in Parker's place last week, so the Steelers may not feel a need to rush him back.Mewelde Moore has likely earned a role in the Steelers offense even when starter Willie Parker returns from injury.The Steelers had planned for a 1-2 punch this season with Parker and now-injured rookie Rashard Mendenhall. When Parker returns Moore's role is sure to diminish, but he should still see some action after being virtually invisible early in the season.

I'm with you. I expected the Steelers planning for Mendenhall to continue to progressively share and spell Parker's workload as the season progressed but that came to a halt when Mendenhall went down. Moore proved he can do alot more than probably the Steelers staff expected from him and he will probably fill in both for the past planning of Mendenhall and also stay as a 3rd down back. From what I've seen in his short stint as a starter, I think Moore seems to have more "skills" at RB than Parker. Moore definitely has better RB vision and "shake and bake" abilities than what I've seen from Parker.

More "skills"? You are talking about a guy who couldn't be out M. Bennett in Minn and a rookie Mendenhall at Pitt. BTW Mendenhall wasn't getting any carries UNTIL FWP went down. There was no more of a 1-2 punch, than the standard rotation every NFL team employs.

Agree that Mendenhall wasn't used at all until Parker got hurt. Disagree that Mendenhall "beat out" Moore to replace Parker. That decision probably had more to do with 1st round $$$ tied to Mendenhall combined with the coaching staff feeling less disruption/offensive chemistry if they plug in Mendenhall to see what he can do and let Moore stay in the 3rd down role.Disagree on the Minnesota comment. If Parker would have played in Minnesota those same years you've mentioned when Bennett, Wizzinator and Moore were there, he would have stunk there as well...that's just my opinion though. All I know is I'm seeing better RB skills out of Moore in 2 games in Pitt than I have out of many games from Parker, that's just what I'm seeing on the screen. That's just my observations.

 

[KellysHeroes]

Looks like we get more of Moore... Parker's knee must be really messed up.

Willie Parker (knee) is likely to miss this week's game against the Giants after missing practice Friday.

FWP must have encountered yet another setback after practicing fully Wednesday, then being limited Thursday. His sprained knee has now sidelined him since Week 3. Mewelde Moore will get another start in his place and the Steelers could focus more on the passing game this week.

Mewelde Moore will get another start this week because Willie Parker is unlikely to face off against the Giants.

The Steelers could certainly use Parker, but they don't lose much with Moore. He certainly is a bigger weapon on passing downs and the Giants are easier to beat through the air. MeMo, like Parker, will be ranked as a borderline RB2 in our updated rankings. Just don't expect another huge game.