Willie Parker taken out on Goaline (1 Viewer)

[eddy13]

Just saw when Pitt was down low Davenport was in at goaline... Wasn't Parker supposed to be the goaline back as well

 

[BigSteelThrill]

As was to be expected at times.

Its exactly what they did in the camp and preseason.

Davenport got increased time with the #1 unit in goalline situations. Nothing new.

Parker will still get some goalline carries. Just Davenport will get some as well.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

As was to be expected at times.Its exactly what they did in the camp and preseason.Davenport got increased time with the #1 unit in goalline situations. Nothing new.Parker will still get some goalline carries. Just Davenport will get some as well.

LOLDavenport has more TD's then Parker this year.

 

[Ariakis]

Didn't see the game but didn't atleast one of those come after a long Parker run?

 

[omally]

Didn't see the game but didn't atleast one of those come after a long Parker run?

Yes. Davenport was basically spelling him after a 20 yard run to the 1.

 

[Riffraff]

Indeed, Dookie was giving Parker a breather after the long run.

 

[stugnut]

However, the 20 yard run was initially ruled a TD which was reversed on the challenge. Parker had plenty of time to catch his breath while the play was being challenged.

 

[Bojang0301]

 

[tandl71]

Parker is a disappointment this year.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Parker is a disappointment this year.

But most the 1st round RB's have been. At least he isn't on IR.

 

[Koya]

Just saw when Pitt was down low Davenport was in at goaline... Wasn't Parker supposed to be the goaline back as well

They even TALKED about this during the game. The commentary was that Parker was still the goaline back according to the coach and coordinator, and Parker only gets pulled when tired, which unfortunately happened twice at the wrong times, today.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

Parker is a disappointment this year.

But most the 1st round RB's have been. At least he isn't on IR.

Yeah, it's lovely to have that excuse for him. Maybe Hamper boy can go for the 10+ TD's that I was promised when I drafted Parker. Even last week when I pointed this SAME thing out everyone was like, oh yeah he'll get his 10 don't worry. Yeah, my bet is about 4. Saem thing I predicted for Henry a couple of weeks ago and I'm willing to bet I grossly overestimated there.

 

[Sputnikv8]

FWP did get one goal line carry and was stuffed. Davenpoop came in and went in almost untouched. If FWP is going to be the goalline back, that one sure didn't help his case any.

 

[mbuehner]

FWP did get one goal line carry and was stuffed. Davenpoop came in and went in almost untouched. If FWP is going to be the goalline back, that one sure didn't help his case any.

Davenport caught a pass on that play. The second TD Dav got stuffed the first time and went over the top on the second try, so its pretty much a wash.

 

[mbuehner]

Parker is a disappointment this year.

But most the 1st round RB's have been. At least he isn't on IR.

Yeah, it's lovely to have that excuse for him. Maybe Hamper boy can go for the 10+ TD's that I was promised when I drafted Parker. Even last week when I pointed this SAME thing out everyone was like, oh yeah he'll get his 10 don't worry. Yeah, my bet is about 4. Saem thing I predicted for Henry a couple of weeks ago and I'm willing to bet I grossly overestimated there.

 

[MDSkinner]

I own FWP in 3 leagues, and I definitely must say I am concerned. It is nice that he is able to consistently get these 100 yard days to somewhat make up for the lack of TD's, but Davenport has been clearly good enough on these short yardage situations that they would be silly to not put him in for those types of plays. Not what I was hoping for when drafting FWP to say the least. Here is to hoping he is able to get in from outside the 10.

 

[Bob Lee Swagger]

Parker is a disappointment this year.

But most the 1st round RB's have been. At least he isn't on IR.

Yeah, it's lovely to have that excuse for him. Maybe Hamper boy can go for the 10+ TD's that I was promised when I drafted Parker. Even last week when I pointed this SAME thing out everyone was like, oh yeah he'll get his 10 don't worry. Yeah, my bet is about 4. Saem thing I predicted for Henry a couple of weeks ago and I'm willing to bet I grossly overestimated there.

I didn't promise you anything, guy.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

Parker is a disappointment this year.

But most the 1st round RB's have been. At least he isn't on IR.

Yeah, it's lovely to have that excuse for him. Maybe Hamper boy can go for the 10+ TD's that I was promised when I drafted Parker. Even last week when I pointed this SAME thing out everyone was like, oh yeah he'll get his 10 don't worry. Yeah, my bet is about 4. Saem thing I predicted for Henry a couple of weeks ago and I'm willing to bet I grossly overestimated there.

Yep. Bring out the universal icon of truth proving the invalidity of projections and study.

 

[morgonster]

Parker is soft. He's afriad he'll get stuffed at the goal line, so he pulls himself out. Willie "Fast Rising Doughboy" Paker!

 

[PahtyTom]

We don't take kindly to Willie Parker bashing around these parts, ya hear?

 

[Mole]

We don't take kindly to Willie Parker bashing around these parts, ya hear?

I see no reason to oppose this statement

 

[CrossEyed]

Parker's lack of TDs have been strictly due to the circumstances. He could easily go for 8-10 TDs the rest of the way.

 

[texasheat]

Parker's lack of TDs have been strictly due to the circumstances. He could easily go for 8-10 TDs the rest of the way.

Such as.... being pulled at the goal line? lol

 

[mbuehner]

Parker is a disappointment this year.

But most the 1st round RB's have been. At least he isn't on IR.

Yeah, it's lovely to have that excuse for him. Maybe Hamper boy can go for the 10+ TD's that I was promised when I drafted Parker. Even last week when I pointed this SAME thing out everyone was like, oh yeah he'll get his 10 don't worry. Yeah, my bet is about 4. Saem thing I predicted for Henry a couple of weeks ago and I'm willing to bet I grossly overestimated there.

Yep. Bring out the universal icon of truth proving the invalidity of projections and study.

Fine. Throw out projection and study. Magic eight balls cost about as much as a FBG subsription. Are you still here?

 

[JetMaxx]

Just saw when Pitt was down low Davenport was in at goaline... Wasn't Parker supposed to be the goaline back as well

They even TALKED about this during the game. The commentary was that Parker was still the goaline back according to the coach and coordinator, and Parker only gets pulled when tired, which unfortunately happened twice at the wrong times, today.

Anyone who watched the game knows that this is the closest thing to reality in this thread.

 

[RamMan]

Just saw when Pitt was down low Davenport was in at goaline... Wasn't Parker supposed to be the goaline back as well

They even TALKED about this during the game. The commentary was that Parker was still the goaline back according to the coach and coordinator, and Parker only gets pulled when tired, which unfortunately happened twice at the wrong times, today.

Anyone who watched the game knows that this is the closest thing to reality in this thread.

Exactly. After those runs to the goaline you could even see FWP signal to the sidelines that he needed a blow. I'm a FWP owner and just as disspointed as all of the other owners in this thread. However, I don't believe Davenport is the GL back and I'm still confident that FWP will get his. With that said, I'm thinking of offering him up for LJ this week!

 

[duaneok66]

Just saw when Pitt was down low Davenport was in at goaline... Wasn't Parker supposed to be the goaline back as well

They even TALKED about this during the game. The commentary was that Parker was still the goaline back according to the coach and coordinator, and Parker only gets pulled when tired, which unfortunately happened twice at the wrong times, today.

Anyone who watched the game knows that this is the closest thing to reality in this thread.

Exactly. After those runs to the goaline you could even see FWP signal to the sidelines that he needed a blow. I'm a FWP owner and just as disspointed as all of the other owners in this thread. However, I don't believe Davenport is the GL back and I'm still confident that FWP will get his. With that said, I'm thinking of offering him up for LJ this week!

come on, see the light . . .that replay took at least three minutes . . . you're telling me he was still too tired to score from 1 yd out??

 

[Godsbrother]

Four 100 yard games out of five -- I wish my RBs were as disappointing as FWP

 

[Butters]

come on, see the light . . .that replay took at least three minutes . . . you're telling me he was still too tired to score from 1 yd out??

Perhaps Tomlin made his call as Parker was coming out, and as the play was being challenged, simply decided to stick with the initial call and players he had on the field. It was, after all, obviously a good call.

 

[corpcow]

Parker is a disappointment this year.

But most the 1st round RB's have been. At least he isn't on IR.

Exactly. Yes, he has only 1 TD, but he's averaging 101.4 YPG including that awful 37 yard game when Whisenhunt sold out to stop him. Major disappointment.He's putting up more than respectable numbers and hasn't broken his signature long runs yet. He produced in the past even when he didn't get the goal line carries, and I think he'll get his again this year. It's reasonable to expect 2-3 long TDs from a couple of long runs alone.Even with the lack of TDs, he's outscoring (in FBG scoring) Gore, Shaun Alexander, Reggie Bush, Rudi, MJD, Steven Jackson and Babymaker Henry - all guys who were drafted ahead of him or near him in most leagues.

 

[meanjoegreen]

Just saw when Pitt was down low Davenport was in at goaline... Wasn't Parker supposed to be the goaline back as well

They even TALKED about this during the game. The commentary was that Parker was still the goaline back according to the coach and coordinator, and Parker only gets pulled when tired, which unfortunately happened twice at the wrong times, today.

Anyone who watched the game knows that this is the closest thing to reality in this thread.

Exactly. After those runs to the goaline you could even see FWP signal to the sidelines that he needed a blow. I'm a FWP owner and just as disspointed as all of the other owners in this thread. However, I don't believe Davenport is the GL back and I'm still confident that FWP will get his. With that said, I'm thinking of offering him up for LJ this week!

come on, see the light . . .that replay took at least three minutes . . . you're telling me he was still too tired to score from 1 yd out??

He is a team player. He isn't concerned about Fantasy teams, and since Davenport was going in to spell him, why would would he say "I have my breath back now since the replay is taking so long, so take Davenport back out." Davenport is good in short yardage situations, and their goal is to score, which they did.

 

[Traders2001]

And yes he will score max 6 TD s this season and run for 1400 yds what can you do , i traded him yesterday after the game ( TD heavy league, dynasty ) .

 

[Blueb]

What bothers me more than the lack of TDs is the lack of involvement in the passing game. Im in a PPR league and I counted on FWP for 3 things: lots of rushing yards (check), involvement in the passing game (disappointment), and TDs (disappointment). I know TDs are unpredictable so no complaints there, but no receptions whatsoever?

Do the Steelers never dump it off to the backs (I dont usually get Steeler games where I live)?

 

[CrossEyed]

Parker's lack of TDs have been strictly due to the circumstances. He could easily go for 8-10 TDs the rest of the way.

Such as.... being pulled at the goal line? lol

Might help if you left the analysis to people who have actually watched the games.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

Parker's lack of TDs have been strictly due to the circumstances. He could easily go for 8-10 TDs the rest of the way.

Such as.... being pulled at the goal line? lol

Might help if you left the analysis to people who have actually watched the games.

Of course you fail to notice that the TD number continues to spiral downward every week.

 

[CrossEyed]

Parker's lack of TDs have been strictly due to the circumstances. He could easily go for 8-10 TDs the rest of the way.

Such as.... being pulled at the goal line? lol

Might help if you left the analysis to people who have actually watched the games.

Of course you fail to notice that the TD number continues to spiral downward every week.

Oh I've noticed, I own Parker in 2 leagues. But he's not "being pulled at the goal line".

 

[RamMan]

Parker's lack of TDs have been strictly due to the circumstances. He could easily go for 8-10 TDs the rest of the way.

Such as.... being pulled at the goal line? lol

Might help if you left the analysis to people who have actually watched the games.

Of course you fail to notice that the TD number continues to spiral downward every week.

Oh I've noticed, I own Parker in 2 leagues. But he's not "being pulled at the goal line".

He's coming out on his own - not being pulled. If you WATCH the games, you will know this is the gospel.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

Parker's lack of TDs have been strictly due to the circumstances. He could easily go for 8-10 TDs the rest of the way.

Such as.... being pulled at the goal line? lol

Might help if you left the analysis to people who have actually watched the games.

Of course you fail to notice that the TD number continues to spiral downward every week.

Oh I've noticed, I own Parker in 2 leagues. But he's not "being pulled at the goal line".

The two things are not mutually exclusive. The facts on the ground are that he was pulled at the goalline. You all can spin it any way you want, but that's what happened. That's two more TD's you can take off his projections for the year.

 

[CrossEyed]

Parker's lack of TDs have been strictly due to the circumstances. He could easily go for 8-10 TDs the rest of the way.

Such as.... being pulled at the goal line? lol

Might help if you left the analysis to people who have actually watched the games.

Of course you fail to notice that the TD number continues to spiral downward every week.

Oh I've noticed, I own Parker in 2 leagues. But he's not "being pulled at the goal line".

The two things are not mutually exclusive. The facts on the ground are that he was pulled at the goalline. You all can spin it any way you want, but that's what happened. That's two more TD's you can take off his projections for the year.

For the last time, he is NOT being pulled at the goal line. He comes out when he needs a breather. This week that happened at the goal line. His decision, not the coaches.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

Parker's lack of TDs have been strictly due to the circumstances. He could easily go for 8-10 TDs the rest of the way.

Such as.... being pulled at the goal line? lol

Might help if you left the analysis to people who have actually watched the games.

Of course you fail to notice that the TD number continues to spiral downward every week.

Oh I've noticed, I own Parker in 2 leagues. But he's not "being pulled at the goal line".

The two things are not mutually exclusive. The facts on the ground are that he was pulled at the goalline. You all can spin it any way you want, but that's what happened. That's two more TD's you can take off his projections for the year.

For the last time, he is NOT being pulled at the goal line. He comes out when he needs a breather. This week that happened at the goal line. His decision, not the coaches.

It doesn't matter whose decision it was. We all can live in la la land if we want but every time he doesn't score a TD (this is a fantasy site), I don't score one and his projections go down. What happens next time he's at the goal line? The few times I remember this year he's either been stuffed or being spelled. So, all I'm asking is that people stop telling me he's going to get his because by the time he does it'll be too late anyway.

 

[j3r3m3y]

Parker is a disappointment this year.

But most the 1st round RB's have been. At least he isn't on IR.

Yeah, it's lovely to have that excuse for him. Maybe Hamper boy can go for the 10+ TD's that I was promised when I drafted Parker.

Someone promised you something about TD totals? And you believed them?

 

[ScoobyDoo]

Parker is a disappointment this year.

But most the 1st round RB's have been. At least he isn't on IR.

Yeah, it's lovely to have that excuse for him. Maybe Hamper boy can go for the 10+ TD's that I was promised when I drafted Parker.

Someone promised you something about TD totals? And you believed them?

Last week all the talk on Parker was he was going to go for 10+ this year, just be patient. Now this week he just needed a blow. Every week there is an excuse and those excuses are justified because it's the player, but if an excuse comes out about a fantasy team then you get the universal icon of truth. .

 

[moondawg]

Tomlin preaches team first, team first, team first. Whatever works is what they will do. With eleven games left - 6 8 TD's for Parker is the best case scenario for FWP IMO.

 

[Steeler]

After reading this thread, it seems trying to trade FOR FWP is the shark move. He gets 20 something carries every week, the Steelers stay commited to the running game even when it's not initially working, and Tomlin has said he's gonna run Parker until the wheels fall off.

 

[strong]

FWP did get one goal line carry and was stuffed. Davenpoop came in and went in almost untouched. If FWP is going to be the goalline back, that one sure didn't help his case any.

I didn't see Parker get any goal line carries... I saw him get one carry at the 5...

 

[ScoobyDoo]

FWP did get one goal line carry and was stuffed. Davenpoop came in and went in almost untouched. If FWP is going to be the goalline back, that one sure didn't help his case any.

I didn't see Parker get any goal line carries... I saw him get one carry at the 5...

 

[strong]

Parker's lack of TDs have been strictly due to the circumstances. He could easily go for 8-10 TDs the rest of the way.

Such as.... being pulled at the goal line? lol

Might help if you left the analysis to people who have actually watched the games.

Of course you fail to notice that the TD number continues to spiral downward every week.

Oh I've noticed, I own Parker in 2 leagues. But he's not "being pulled at the goal line".

The two things are not mutually exclusive. The facts on the ground are that he was pulled at the goalline. You all can spin it any way you want, but that's what happened. That's two more TD's you can take off his projections for the year.

For the last time, he is NOT being pulled at the goal line. He comes out when he needs a breather. This week that happened at the goal line. His decision, not the coaches.

I thought this too until I watched the game yesterday.

Parker pretty much drove the Steelers down and topped it off with a 20 yard run to the 1. So he's tired, but they're reviewing the play and he's got a chance to catch his breath. After a minute, the Steelers take the field and Parker is on the sideline with his helmet in his hand.

Davenport gets stuffed on 1st and goal.

If Parker was merely getting a breather, wouldn't he come back in on 2nd down?

Nope. Davenport gets another shot and scores.

Parker sat out two plays after a minute long review...

That looked like getting pulled to me...

Then the next time they were at the 5, Parker got one carry and was stuffed. Davenport came in at the 5 on 2nd down and scored.

 

[strong]

FWP did get one goal line carry and was stuffed. Davenpoop came in and went in almost untouched. If FWP is going to be the goalline back, that one sure didn't help his case any.

I didn't see Parker get any goal line carries... I saw him get one carry at the 5...

Wait. My bad.Parker did get one carry at the one yard line...and he carried it all the way out to the 5 to set up 2 and 6...

 

[ScoobyDoo]

FWP did get one goal line carry and was stuffed. Davenpoop came in and went in almost untouched. If FWP is going to be the goalline back, that one sure didn't help his case any.

I didn't see Parker get any goal line carries... I saw him get one carry at the 5...

Wait. My bad.Parker did get one carry at the one yard line...and he carried it all the way out to the 5 to set up 2 and 6...

 

[mbuehner]

I'd like to hear from the braintrust which running backs drafted top 10 they would rather have started this week.