Fast Track To Hawaii: Willie Parker Makes Pro Bowl

by Peter Bean on Dec 20, 2006 12:20 PM EST in News

Fast Willie Parker, Troy Polamalu, Casey Hampton, and Alan Faneca are all headed to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii. While Faneca, Hampton, and Polamalu are all repeat selections, the PB invite marks the first for the young tailback Parker. The undrafted free agent from North Carolina has continued the tradition of excellence for Steeler running backs, and is well-deserving of the nod.

For Faneca, man, what can you say? The guy's heading to his sixth Pro Bowl and has to be considered one of the Steeler all time greats at this point. Dermontti Dawson, a Steeler legend, went to seven Pro Bowls.

It's also good that Casey Hampton is being recognized once again. The middle of the defensive line of Pittsburgh's 3-4 doesn't get to make a ton of tackles, but his ability to eat up two blockers consistently is what allows the Steeler linebackers to make plays like they do. Congratulations to Hampton and Polamalu - making his second straight appearance - for their selections.

--PB--

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4 selections...

Not bad for a team that was 3 games under .500 at 4-7. Just another small piece of evidence of how strange this season has been--plenty of excellence negated by some poorly-timed mistakes.

by Michael Bean on Dec 20, 2006 12:36 PM EST reply actions

Yeah,

I love Hampton. Its because of him that, imo, guys like an over-rated Porter have as much success as they do. Not sayin The Mouth ain't good, but he sure as heck isn't the 'Most Feared' player in the NFL. Everyone knows that that title belongs to Vanderjagt.

by steelerark on Dec 20, 2006 8:41 PM EST reply actions