Willie Parker traded to Seattle
by Micculus on Sep 5, 2009 9:12 AM EDT
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PrintOK, not reallv but this is the type of business only move that the Pats have made over the past several years, unloading guys who still have football left in the tank and getting something for them. For those of you who really want "the next Willie P" to make the team without carrying 5 tailbacks, and limiting some other area of the team, it might make sense. He's probably gone next year anyway, right? Personally, I love Willie, and I'm sure he'll make some plays this year that only he and a few other "really' fast guys can make. However, if Mendenhall is being phased in, say 50-50, how many carries do they need to replace? They'll still have Moore, Redman, and a fullback (please God, Summers), plus logan now and again, and I'm sure Redman and Logan will make some plays that Willie would not. I dont see Redman getiing arm tackled as hes hitting the hole, by a DT whos 99percent blocked. Not hatin' Willie, just a pet peeve concerning aspects of his game. I probably couldnt pull the trigger, but its just food for thought.
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Not a good way to start the day without finishing the coffee...
…..which is now all over my keyboard. Thank you very much.
Don’t scare me like that. I just finished reading the articles with Coach T telling everyone that FWP was the man, and then I see this? I believe that’s dirty pool my friend.
But, and I hate to re-open the wounds from yesterday…you mention Redman above and the hot rumor is that he’s not on the roster…..
So you really just want to trade FWP for Redman.
Just stop it.
I'm just here to express my Steelerness!
Why The Propensity
lately to post false stories? Yesterday it was Arians fired and today it’s FWP traded. How about we post opinion or fact and quit with the fiction unless it is funny satire?
When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen
by 5020 on Sep 5, 2009 10:08 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
I liked the story...it is the title.
Maybe add “tease” to the end.
or
How the Pats would use Willie
Fans have emotional ties to all things Steelers, and do get genuinely agitated.
That said, I do enjoy the posts of funny satire.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." Jack Lambert
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Sep 5, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Seriously!
I come here for late breaking news and updates on my beloved Steelers. You can’t go throwing me off with these National Enquirer-esque headlines.
That being said, Willie Parker is our feature RB. Its almost sacreligious to even suggest we would trade him to Seattle of all places. That’s something the Raiders would do! We, obviously, are not the Raiders!
by Mr 412 on Sep 5, 2009 2:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Reality check...
…Redman apparently didn’t make the team, if Bouchette’s inside scoop is to be believed. Google his article on Steeler roster cuts to see for yourself.
another wave post?
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
In honor of the day, maybe a waive post
by steeler.lifer on Sep 5, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
face it people, redman is toast
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Sep 5, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought he had reason to boast
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 5, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I was later than most
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
We need a new sound to rhyme
We already used -ost
by John Stephens on Sep 8, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Super Bowl
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
You can get a hottie
off of a pole
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
That sounds good to me
Hopefully she uses birth control
by John Stephens on Sep 8, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
buy that stuff can take a toll
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
That ain't my problem
Anyway I’m not in love with Nicole
by John Stephens on Sep 8, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
That's good
she’s a troll
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
she sings like Billy Joel
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
What about food?
Creole?
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
you messed up the wave
with you rigormarole
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
to the left
you should enroll
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Ask Chuck Noll
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
but he stole a mink stole
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
They don't have guns like the ones in Seoul
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
He won't do , he wasn't a Seminole
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Repeated a word again
so here’s a new word…it might sound funny but let’s make it bunt
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
As I look at this word
we may need to change it to elementary
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
There was a player names Dennis Gentry
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Guilty as charged
I also dont enjoy the fake posts and should have picked a different title. Sorry to all, It was really 2 parts intrigue, 2 parts toungue in cheek shot to all the folks who want to keep everyone, 1 part boredom,and 1 part "I dont want to see the kid running for the Browns for the next 6 years. But , seriously, we cant go without a fullback, and I get tired of losing guys and getting nothing for them. Just the curse of drafting well.
All Good Micculus
The post was good. It was the title. Just don’t want a rash of these “Tomlin leaves Steelers For Cowboys” titles.
Regarding FWP, I think we are lucky to have him. All those writing his obituary had better hold the presses. Looking at the RBs, the Steelers will dress 4 of 5 on game day. Logan will be listed as the extra after FWP, Mendenhall & MeMo. 34 hasn’t really showed me anything yet. So the bulk of the carries will still go FWP. He is in a contract year. He will run hard and run for 1K plus. Mendenhall may get 5 carries a game unless he impresses. IMO the FB will be DJ. If DJ is dinged up they will activate Tank on game day to fill the FB role.
Next year FWP could return or with decent numbers could get a longer and more lucrative contract elsewhere. If 39 leaves the Steelers would still have MeMo, Mendenhall & Logan plus Tank & Redmon (PS?) and anyone they draft or find FA. Your last statement about “the curse of drafting well” is so true. I can’t remember a deeper Steelers team than this one. There are about 58 guys that I would like to keep.
When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen
waive post!
Love it! See, misspelling can be fun!
I get the boredom part, Micculus. Boy Howdy. Will this preseason never end?
I'm just here to express my Steelerness!
You know what? I might have to kill you
Willie is one of my favorite players and I am holding onto the faint hope that we resign him, but slowly accepting that it might not be in the stars.
However, when I read the title of this my heart sunk, I was disappointed (don’t worry, not like heart sink crying or anything) and everything. I’ve always cheered for the underdog and he has always been one.
Hell, even the Arians fired posts made me sad (you don’t fire your offensive coordinator right before the season starts, thats a recipe for disaster, heres looking at you Buffalo).
I might have to hunt you down now………….
Getting so tired of these fakes...
Its just annoying. I mean I KNOW its not true.
And why the bloody hell do you trade a proven commodity, when you have NOTHING PROVEN BEHIND HIM?
Nobody on this site seems to understand how trading should work save for a few wise ones. You dont trade unless you have ample supply behind the item you want to trade. You trade when you have a surplus. You think Mendenhall is a full feature back now? I dont.
surpluss lol
and further news on the dirivative markets today……I think most people wanted to keep redman cuz they arnt happy w Rashard.why does eveyone hate the redman supporters? Where are we supposed to post? Bears site when THEY sighn him? kids tough.
is Perenialness a word? cuz if so, thats what the stillers got. perenialness
No, it's Redman, hence all the prattle.
by Concomitandt on Sep 5, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
No, they need more cowbell, so they traded the cattle.
Me, Me, Me.............................................................Me, too.
by Pedantic Basterd on Sep 5, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Besides, on a cow, you're too low in the saddle...
by Concomitandt on Sep 5, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
If you break this I will Tattle
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
What in the wide wide world of sports
was a line from Blazong Saddles
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
ever eat fiddle faddle?
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
no, scribble scrabble
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
don't diddle daddle
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Many think Steelers-Titans will be a good battle....
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Sep 6, 2009 12:54 AM EDT reply actions
But I think Deebo is bringing his paddle....
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Sep 6, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
he'll cower from fright
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
a new plight
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Dy-No-Mite!!
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Is it just me?
Or is no one on that show white?
by John Stephens on Sep 8, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
no the cop was
he locked JJ up tight
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Did that show have racist undertones
Come to think of it, it just might
by John Stephens on Sep 8, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
about the ghetto
the upward fight
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Stay away from that early light
And do not eat too much Turkish delight
by John Stephens on Sep 8, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
or Ben Franklin flying a kite
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Are you guys doing LSD?
Glad I didn’t get an invite.
by John Stephens on Sep 8, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
This wave is getting quite trite
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
It could keep you up all night
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
I can tell because the wave is going left
you’re leaning right a slight
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
this is the direction
to aid in this plight
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
That's not so
you’ll see tonight
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
As long as you don't bite
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
You must be good like
our friend the Mennonite
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
No they are not alright
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
I'm leaving now
keep it pimpin like Dolomite
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Can't forget the Jebusites
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
not only will the #1 Defense cause him to addle....
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Sep 6, 2009 1:08 AM EDT reply actions
Once again....
shakes head… rubs temples… lites a smoke
Why do you trade somebody when you have very little in the way of proven commodities behind said player?
Is there a single soul in this forum that believes, right now, Mendenhall is starter material? I dont think so. Waltzing Mewelde even could play, but we dont know how well he would do.
You dont trade a player out when you dont have enough behind them.
Knew a guy named Jim
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
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