Tom Collins
Footballguy
Haters, they couldnt wait for FWP to fail because they missed out on him.
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Revo
Footballguy
For the record, Parker is now the 5th leading rusher in the AFC with 490 yards....more than Holmes, R.Brown, C.Brown, D.Davis, Droughns, Dillon, L.Jordan and J.Lewis.You'd think all this animosity towards a player would be directed more at one of those AFC backs listed above, many of whom have no competition in their backfields.Pretty evident the combo of lack of experience, lack of pedigree and the fact he was a waiver claim or high-round draft pick in many leagues led to many wanting him to fail....
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Frenchy Fuqua
Footballguy
"The reports of our demise are greatly exaggerated"-Mark Twain & FWPBettis getting a ton of work and the goal line carries...looks like FWP isn't the greatest thing since sliced bread after all.
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gman8343
What would Lemmy do?
I don't hate FWP, but I'm wondering if he's a comfortable start every week.Do you feel confident week in and week out that he will touch the ball 20 times, that he'll get goal line carries, that he'll be a factor in the passing game. His overall numbers are very good, but I'm not sure I'd be confident he'd produce on a weekly basis -- not that tons of other RBs with a better pedigree are doing much of anything (Jamal Lewis, Kevin Jones etc.)
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
you'll want to start him in games where you think PIT wil get a lead and then grind it out the rest of the time. The Steelers next 4 games are against Balt twice, against Cleveland and against Green Bay. I'm going to have a tough time sitting him for any of those games, I think.
Babu Bhatt
Footballguy
Probably, after all he got Parker incredibly late.
Pretty incendiary for a staff/mod or whatever, in the first place. FWP has proven himself to still be a productive back.BTW, the iggles will not win the NFC East. McNabb is NOT the same since his injury. Actually, even b4 that, their future was in ???. He's had plenty of chances to reach the Pinnacle...hasn't done it. That division has had too many dominant figures for too long. The iggles had their chance (several X) and blew it. The inevitable cyclical pattern has re-emerged and phillie has been passed over. It's time for someone else to emerge. Whether it be Dallas or Wash or the Giants, time is against YOU!
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Babu Bhatt
Footballguy
Well, you are still happy you have him. I doubt many Willie Parker owners have had to start him the past few weeks unless they were in a bye week crunch, again because they were able to get him so late. Every running back has down games now and then, that doesn't mean you go and assume he is done, finished, like many have done with Parker.
Revo
Footballguy
Here's the breakdown since Week 5 when Bettis returned:FWP -- 49 carries for 212 yards, 4.33 YPC, 11 carries of 7+ yards, 51% of the carriesBettis -- 34 carries for 114 yards, 3.35 YPC, 3 carries of 7+ yards, 35% of the carriesHaynes -- 13 carries for 34 yards, 2.62 YPC, 1 carry of 7+ yards, 14% of the carriesStaley -- 0 carries for 0 yards, 0.00 YPC, 0 carries of 7+ yards, 0% of the carriesThe Pittsburgh beat reporter's prognostication that Staley would be the starter by Week 7 obviously have been greatly off the mark....and set the tone for the great FWP panic of '05.Just looking at Bettis rushes over those 3 games show he's good for that 2 or 3 yards when needed....but it ain't needed when its 1st and 10. FWP can get it done and provides the Steelers with a breakway threat they haven't had since Barry Foster.Unless things change greatly: - FWP is the clear starter for the remainder of 2005, and calls for his 18-to-21 carries per game after Bettis/Staley returned were right on; - Bettis is the clear goalline and change-of-pace back, and has been clearly getting the lion's share of carries in the red zone, for better or worse; - Haynes is useless and is a garbage time back; - Staley is even more useless, and appears to agree publicly with his uselessness. I'd be shocked if Parker didn't exceed 1,000 yards this season, which would make him the biggest bargain at RB for fantasy players in 2005.
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That's a factor I'm sure, TC.JHaters, they couldnt wait for FWP to fail because they missed out on him.
Babu Bhatt
Footballguy
You wouldn't have to, because he was either a waiver wire or late round pickup.
gman8343
What would Lemmy do?
so you never start waiver wire or late round pickups? Say you've got Willie Parker but also Jamal Lewis, who is underferforming big time. Who do you go with? Or maybe you had Deuce go down -- now you have to replace him. Parker could be a great replacement, provided he's relatively consistant. There are lots of struggling RBs right now, I'm sure MANY people are relying on Parker.
Babu Bhatt
Footballguy
Well, if I am forced to start him because of an injury (like to Deuce) or major dissapointment (like Jamal Lewis) then if I lose as a result, I don't blame FWP, I blame Lewis or Deuce. It would be like blaming Shaun McDonald for a loss after losing Javon Walker.
Babu Bhatt
Footballguy
Just to add, I don't think FWP is a clear start every week. He is one of those situational guys. Put him in the same category as a Fred Taylor, Ronnie Brown, Kevin Jones, Mewelde Moore, Tatum Bell, Mike Anderson, Reuben Droughns.Play the matchups.
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GregStarling
Footballguy
I didn't get him late, and am starting him every week with much success.7th round pick WCOFF league 57
lost 1 week because of his lack of production, but won 3 because of his production. I'll take that, rolling to 5-2.
I tried to warn people about Lewis this year, but was thrown under the bus---fineI own WParker in a couple leagues, and had 5W's going into this week in each league....because of Parker?
given his draft position and production, I was able to roster other players that have me competitive, w/the RB1 on the NFL's leading rushing team
THAT can never be a bad thing, because EVERY RB has a week they'd rather forget...
...ask the LT owners about that this week
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Willie Parker
Footballguy
Shame on those who doubted me. I'm Fast Willie Parker!!! I cannot be stopped!!!Also, I would like to thank Smoo, Babu Bhatt, and Keys Myaths for being cool guys.The Willie Parker Era has only just begun!!! Fatty Fats can't keep me off the field......unless he eats me. 
Jack Ham & Eggs
Footballguy
Shame on those who doubted me. I'm Fast Willie Parker!!! I cannot be stopped!!!
Also, I would like to thank Smoo, Babu Bhatt, and Keys Myaths for being cool guys.
The Willie Parker Era has only just begun!!! Fatty Fats can't keep me off the field......unless he eats me.
Gopher State
Footballguy
Attention all FWP owners, you get a second chance to trade him, don't miss the BUS this time 
Jason Wood
Zoo York
Week 7 goes to the FWP supporters...Week 8? 
Willie Parker
Footballguy
Ye of little faith.Week 7 goes to the FWP supporters...Week 8?
Stinger Ray
Footballguy
Ye of little faith.Week 7 goes to the FWP supporters...Week 8?
you tell 'em willie!
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skillz
Footballguy
Considering Ed Reed and Ray Lewis are banged up, and the Ravens can't score any points, I think Fast Willie is a great play this week. Pitt should jump out to an early lead and then pound the ball about 40-45 times with Fast Willie getting a good 20+ carries. Good things lie ahead for Fast Willie this week!
Franknbeans
Footballguy
I'm still enjoying you Willie and if that's wrong then I don't want to be right 
Tom Collins
Footballguy
Trade FWP in a keeper? No way. I knew I was going to keep him, then I was unsure, now it's definite (unless he remains a Steeler and they draft a RB like LenDale)Attention all FWP owners, you get a second chance to trade him, don't miss the BUS this time
Sabertooth
Footballguy
With Ed Reed and Ray Lewis out, I like FWP this week too. Tommy Polley is going to get gashed on some nice cutbacks. I am starting him and a (hopefully) refreshed Stephen Davis.Week 7 goes to the FWP supporters...Week 8?
Sabertooth
Footballguy
Willie still losing 5 pounds a week? He must be down to about 175 by now? 
I agree, FWP is one of my few bright spots this year and I can keep him next year for a 14th round pick. Couple that with Dominick Davis (PPR league) in the 8th and hopefully a quality stud like LT/SA/EJ in the first round and my running game might look good on paper, like my WRs did this year before all of them got hurt in some shape or form.Trade FWP in a keeper? No way. I knew I was going to keep him, then I was unsure, now it's definite (unless he remains a Steeler and they draft a RB like LenDale)Attention all FWP owners, you get a second chance to trade him, don't miss the BUS this time
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CrossEyed
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As I pointed out in the "Willie Parker is a dud" thread, the Steelers have a GREAT schedule from here on out. Baltimore and Cleveland twice, the NFC North, Cincy and Indy. Not too many good rush defenses in that group.You should have been trading FOR Parker.Attention all FWP owners, you get a second chance to trade him, don't miss the BUS this time
Gopher State
Footballguy
People who owned FWP had many chances to trade him. Now it's the Duces "Running wild" show in Steeler town 
delusional
Footballguy
The guy was hurt and they had no choice but to run duce all game. I swear my IQ drops a few points every sunday when i come here
Jason Wood
Zoo York
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