albeit a small one.  no i am not talking about ben roethlisberger.  i mean gary russell.  the only two carries he got were on two 3rd and 1's and he got 10 yards and more importantly 2 first downs.  i know you have to get willie parker the ball especially if he gets  hot like he was today but come on this guy could definitely be the hammer this team has lacked since the bus.  davenport was a decent back but he never was a masher.  mewelde moore is talented but isn't a short yardage guy.  gary russell needs to be the change of pace guy to parker.  other than the goal line foul up and the stupid penalties, 4 of the 5 linemen played well.  trai essex is a pretty good pass protector.  he should be the starting left tackle until marvel smith returns.  max starks is out of his element on the left side.  put him on the right.  willie colon either needs to be switched to guard or out of the starting lineup.  he has no business playing the edge.  i am flying up from phoenix to attend the game on thursday so my vile will be gone next weekend.