BTSC Daily Six Pack - Homeless Willie Parker Edition
by Johnny_S on Mar 10, 2010 9:50 AM EST
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IX- Merrill Hoge received a great honor yesterday by being appointed as a member of the Board of Directors for USA Football. Hoge joins NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and others. USA football is a non-profit organization that support and promotes the development of youth, high-school, and international amateur football. Hoge has been deeply involved in the head injury issues and I hope that he promotes smart and safe football to America's youth.
X- I am going to link this story again just in the hopes that everyone reads it. I thought it was a good read regardless of how you feel about the issue. That's all I have to say about that.
XIII- Things keep getting worse and worse for Willie Parker in his expedition to find a new team. He was scheduled to meet with the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday for, what I assume, was a back up role to Jamaal Charles. However, after what must have been an impressive visit yesterday, former New York Jets RB Thomas Jones signed a 2 year $5 million dollar contract. The deal makes more sense for the Chiefs, it gives them the speedy back of Charles and a power back in Jones. Parker thinks he can be a starting running back in the NFL, however it does not look like there is even any interest out there to have him as a back up.
XIV-Steelers offensive tackle, Willie Colon, claims he saw nothing while out with QB Ben Roethlisberger for his birthday. His agent says he saw nothing and that "his name need not be mentioned anymore." I do not believe that will happen, but I believe he is just clearing Colon's name from any negative connotations. Colon will likely be on the list of people interviewed, but will not be able to give much of any support because he was "on the dance floor." Willie Colon dancing? I wonder if he attended Rashard "Delicious" Mendenhall's school of dance.
XL- Did I mention I love Mike Tomlin? The other day I was certain that Clark was going to be a Miami Dolphin, and apparently, Ryan thought so too:
Unarmed with even so much as a contract offer from the Steelers, Clark said he went to Miami intending to agree to a deal with the Dolphins. He was so sure he would sign with them he did not bother scheduling a visit with another National Football League team.
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Now what's really going to get you
Is did I do it on purpose?
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
Of course you did.
If you didn’t, I’m disappointed in you for missing it.
"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods
Just like on the field
Colon cant keep Big Ben safe On or OFF the field.. He should have been watching his right side. Does anyone else think that Willie “flush me” Colon is still here cuz Big Ben likes him.. Hanggin in GA together..
Guess his arms were to short to block the Coeds advances and Down goes Ben for another 15 yrd loss .
by BigDaddyTat2boy on Mar 10, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
Wonder how Tomlin knew the Phins even offered Clark a contract...
Does Mikey T have spies down there in Miami? Did anyone release the #’s Miami offered Ryan?
"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods
All that was said by Clark's agent
was that “some money was left on the table” .. .. .. and good for Clark. It sounds like he finally took control of this situation himself. He told his agent, dude, get it done, I want to stay in Pittsburgh.
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
by chewiesteeler on Mar 10, 2010 9:59 AM EST up reply actions
Well, I'm glad he took a hometown discount.
I said it before, I would really hate to see him laying out Mendy, Holmes or Ward when we play Miami this upcoming year…
"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods
Yea, his agent
would have taken where the money is at
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 10, 2010 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
I told him
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Mar 10, 2010 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
Well played.
"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preperation."
-Arthur Ashe
by NYSteelersFan4 on Mar 10, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
No I'm just an avitar
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Mar 10, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
same thing only it can fly as well.....
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Bad news for Willie
Good news for us. He may find a team yet, however, the possibilty remains that he stays with the Steelers. Making it further unlikely that the Steelers draft a RB in the 1st.
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
Good news for Johnny, you mean.
I don’t think even A-1 sauce, or, more appropriately, Heinz ketchup, is going to make a towel palatable.
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by momma rollett on Mar 10, 2010 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
No one said
I couldn’t saute it with some onions and bacon.
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
You
are one smart guy. Apparently almost anything can be made palatable that way. He might want to julienne it while he’s at it. In fact, you may have invented a new stadium food – Terrible Towelettes…
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by momma rollett on Mar 10, 2010 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
Thats better then Primanti Bros
Shields himself from angry barrage
We increased our offensive production by 1,000 yards but our points by only 3 touchdowns?
-Johnny_S
Bungles
Tank
Stupidly like
Clockwork
Furious Barrage.
I know Browns fans that understand the awesomeness of the Primanti Sandwich.
by Phantaskippy on Mar 11, 2010 7:40 AM EST up reply actions
Don't forget the cheese
Just about everything tastes better with bacon and cheese on it.
by whogastim on Mar 10, 2010 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Weird
I suddenly just became a big fan of us resigning FWP.
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
I love it
when people can keep a grasp on the essentials lol
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by momma rollett on Mar 10, 2010 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
Dang you just reminded me that I only have a Willie Parker jersey
I actually got it because he wears my number though….
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Mar 10, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
To tell you the truth
I have been a proponent of keeping Willie in Pittsburgh all along. I think he has enough tread left on the tires to play an important role in their offense. It certainly is his prerogative to test free agency, but I very much hope he stays for at least a couple of more years. If any teams knows it is possible to find a perfectly/more than capable RB in the mid to late rounds, it is the Steelers. They could find his eventual replace in the meantime without have to use a high draft choice.
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
by chewiesteeler on Mar 10, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
Exactly
Bettis took a reduced roll and a paycut to backseat Willie on our run to 5, Willie should return the favor and do the same for Rashard. He’s had a chip on his shoulder since he was a kid, when people told him he wasn’t good enough. Well he’s proven himself, he should relax and play the game. Where else would he be right now if it weren’t for the Steelers?
C'mon FWP....sign back up with us...
We know that a healthy FWP is a good back to have in the stable. He ran hard in Miami the last game of the year. I think that he has some good running left in those legs. Mentor our young backs and stick around for another ring or two!
by SteelersFnRule on Mar 10, 2010 10:11 AM EST reply actions
Plus,
I don’t want to buy a new Jersey yet.
FWP
will be in the B&G next season. He’s just slowly coming to terms with the fact that there’s nothing out there for him. It’d be hard to find him a backup role with the roster of FA RB’s roaming the market. He’ll stay and take a secondary role and be happy he did. Steelers save money and we get the gang back together for a run at 7. Speaking of 7 I’m hearing that the girl, who is placing charges on BB, dropped out of Facebook, her sorority, and even her school! She made it clear to her agent that she doesn’t want any pictures or her name revealed. Guess she’s learning from miss McNaultry’s mistakes. Also, does anyone have any updates on Foote coming back? I’ve heard rumors but nothing more. We’re all starting to believe that Tomlin is getting the best of Cowher’s team back together to get it while the gettins good. I like that approach. Here we go Steelers.
Brian: Face it Peter, you get competitive about everything.
Peter: I am so not competitive. In fact, I am the least non-competitive. So I win.
by SoCalSteelerFan on Mar 10, 2010 10:59 AM EST reply actions
I don't know why Foote would return here unless he just wants to play for another ring
He left because he wanted a starting job and I still think he wants that. He’s already said he wants Fujita money, which we’re certainly not going to pay him, and I would assume that also means he wants to be a starter. He has visits lined up (or has already been to) Arizona and Washington. Both of those places can probably guarantee a starting job and at least claim to be contenders next year. My money says he’ll be in one of those places.
FWP is about 3 years too late to generate interest in the free agent market.
We increased our offensive production by 1,000 yards but our points by only 3 touchdowns?
-Johnny_S
Bungles
Tank
Stupidly like
Clockwork
Hell, He's a year too late
If he really wanted that last big payday, he should have tried to get out of the last year of his contract after the Steelers won the SB last year.
"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods
Seriously...
That will concentrate my sports-hate like a magnifying glass on the anthill that is Cincinnati…
by BigRedSteelerFan on Mar 10, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
TO in Cinci!
I like it! With Troy healthy and Clark inspired, poor TO! and poor mininos(hello kitties).
by hijo de harris on Mar 10, 2010 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not sure
What value FWP really offers the team. He is not a good enough pass catcher or blocker to be our 3rd down back, and I think he will want too much money to be depth behind Rush-Hard. He also is starting to look a bit fragile.
they are looking at
Tomlinson from what i heard
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 10, 2010 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry...
taking a look at Willie
Giggidy
"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods
I went into a public restroom in Italy,
NOT with BB you’ll be happy to hear, and the toilet paper dispenser was labeled, in English, Big Willie. I was afraid for a moment that I had gone into the wrong bathroom…
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by momma rollett on Mar 10, 2010 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
I’d still draft a RB and bring Willie BAck at Veteran Minimum only. Time to move on from him and let Vincent (who can go back to the practice squad) and Redman tote the rock.
I’d love to get Toby Gerhart or Anthony Dixon.
Im sure
that he doesn’t not wanna be in the Burgh, he just wants to be a starter somewhere. If a starting slot isn’t open anywhere then I’m willing to bet he would choose Pitt as his #1 choice.
As long as we don't draft a RB in the 1st
That is fine with me
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
You should practice on washcloths for a few days before the draft... XD
"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods
With WRs A. Boldin & A. Bryant now in the AFC North ...
Shouldn’t the Steelers actually get some corners on the roster that can actually cover? Boise State CB Kyle Wilson is looking better and better to me in the first round for the Steelers after a trade down.
Pat Kirwan of NFL.com had Florida CB Joe Haden, the no. 1 corner on the draft board, falling to the Steelers at no. 18. However, unless he shows he has much better speed at his pro day, I’m not drafting a 5,10’’, 193 lb. corner with 4.6 speed as my pick in the first round.
Wilson is 5’10, 195 lbs. and has yet to run a 40 (he didn’t at the combine because of a hamstring) but I think he will run in the 4.3’s on that Boise indoor turf. Plus, he is a dynamite returner on top of being a playmaker in the secondary. Yeah, yeah I know the argument that Haden plays fast, but Wilson plays fast and is fast. Wilson also put up 25 reps of 225 on the bench press at 195 lbs (the second best showing of all the DBs at the combine), which shows the kid has strength to go along with his speed. So, if I had to choose between the two corners, give my Wilson. If the Steelers don’t invest in a corner in free agency this year, then they MUST come out of this draft with a player who could possibly start opposite of Ike Taylor. Gay sucks as a corner and the jury is still out on Keenan Lewis & Joe Burnett.
Thoughts?
Why worry about Boldin
He’s pretty much guaranteed to miss a handful of games every year. Heck we might go a year or two before we actually see him in action.
All you had to do is look at the free agent post
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
ok
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Mar 11, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
A 4.3 in a dome, on turf will not equate to a 40 time in an open stadium with grass
as he will be playing at Heinz for at least 8 games a year…
"OOH! A piece of candy. OOH! A piece of candy."
-James Woods
What do you think of this explanation of Haden's 40 time?:
From WalterFootball.com’s mock draft (see Lightningrod’s post for the link):
“I’ve had Joe Haden going in the top 10 for a while now. I think Haden’s 4.57 at the Combine is being blown out of proportion. I personally don’t think it’s a big deal. The instant Haden got into his stance, Deion Sanders nearly had a seizure. Deion noted that the stance was terrible, and sure enough, Haden got off to a poor start both times. Haden is probably a 4.4X 40 guy; his form was just terrible. Haden is still the No. 1 corner in this class; there’s just too much great tape on him. I’m also confident that he’ll perform much better at his Pro Day.”
by Blount Trauma on Mar 10, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
He’s better in man coverage and tends to lose track of action behind him in zone.
I don’t think he’d be a good fit. I’m interested in Devin McCourty from Rutgers, he’s a zone guy who is solid in run support, if he’s there in the second I hope we grab him.
by Phantaskippy on Mar 11, 2010 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
From draft board insider
as good as he is in man coverage, his zone skills are lacking. It’s like he’s better when he has a guy to mirror and chase, but he gets lost at times with zone assignments….
…..he doesn’t have great ball skills, but feels the need to go for the big play at every turn. He’s going to get burnt on occasion and with that mentality fans better be prepared.
That being said, the write up stressed he’s really good man to man and can match up with anybody. And still ranks him as a top 2 CBs on the board. My feeling is that this is what is needed as far as the receivers in the North, harass them and keep them from getting open. The gambling tendency might be worriesome.
Getting worried about the Randle El
I am beginning to wonder if the EL signing is going to cause conflict at the position:
According to the PG EL sees himself as the number three guy, but what does that really mean?
“We haven’t delved into the return; we just talked about being a No. 3 [receiver] and, if Hines or Santonio [Holmes] go down, then, of course, being outside,” Randle El said. “The focus is being the No. 3 receiver right now. That’s what I want to come in and do. And be productive at it. Punt returns, that’s lying in the woods. It’s not something I want [to do].”
Before anyone thinks Randle El (5 feet 10, 185 pounds) will replace rookie sensation Mike Wallace as the team’s No. 3 receiver, understand this: The Steelers have several offensive packages in which the third receiver can be either Wallace or another player, depending on the formation. It was that way last season and it will continue to be that way next season with Randle El.
Way I see it is if somebody goes down – We will all be happy that we got AR-E. On the other hand if everyone stays health are we going to hear negativity and conflict from four talented guys – each with a very healthy ego, and the ability to be a starter on most NFL teams?
What I heard was that Holmes and Ward were going to be 1 and 2 (obviously), and then Randle El would get the chance to compete with Wallace for the 3 spot. Personally, I feel that unless Randle El has an insanely good camp or Wallace does terribly or gets injured, Wallace’s performance last season was more than good enough to stay as the #3 WR.
In any case, signing Randle El and Arnaz Battle should definitely help keep the offense fresh. I know last season I remember seeing Hines play through his slight injuries late in the season because taking breaks wasn’t much of an option with just Wallace as a legitimate backup at WR; having Randle El and Battle should keep Ward a lot fresher, and give Holmes a chance to take more of a break too.
As for kick/punt returning, I definitely see Randle El at least competing with Logan to take over punt return duties, but Logan did well enough as a kick returner to keep his job there.
Return game
Randle El has made it clear he doesn’t want to return punts.
Plus, I don’t think we really want him doing it. Of the 33 guys in the league last year who had 15 or more punt returns Randle El was 26th in AVG return at 6.0 yards a return.
Logan was 14th at 9.3.
Desean Jackson was first at a sick 15.3
Dead last at number 33 was a guy out of SF named Arnaz Battle who managed 2.9 a return.
By the way: In case you are wondering on kick-off Returns:
Logan was 7th in the league at 26.7 a return
Joshua Cribbs was 5th at 27.5
Not a bad year all in all for our Jitterbug….
by SteelerBuddha on Mar 11, 2010 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
As long as it breeds healthy competition
And not a bunch of ego’s trying to outshout the other guy in the media, I welcome it.
We increased our offensive production by 1,000 yards but our points by only 3 touchdowns?
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-Johnny_S
Bungles
Tank
Stupidly like
Clockwork
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Every night at the club the girls screamed when he'd come
He stood six foot five and weighed 241
Kinda meaty in the face with a head full of stone
And everybody knew you didn't go to the bathroom alone around Big Ben
(Big Ben Big Ben) Big Fat Ben (Big Ben)
Kyle Wilson
Being a BSU fan I’ve watched all his games and really hope we get him. I get to make my first trip to Pitt (after being a Steelers fan for over 35 years) during opening week this year. I really, really hope they get a home game. I plan on you guys letting me know where to go and what to do.
Sure
we can tell you where to go and how fast to get there ; )
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
by chewiesteeler on Mar 11, 2010 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
Don't listen to Chewie.
He’s just jealous…
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by momma rollett on Mar 11, 2010 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
Willie's gonna have to figure out how badly he wants to play
If the whole Shaun Alexander thing is your compass, the wise move is to settle where you are wanted (caugh-caugh, Pittsburgh) and sign for a respectable contract.
Teams aren’t going to touch a RB anywhere near his market value before this draft, which is considered to be a good batch at RB.
Thomas Jones took a contract that is almost shameful after Jones makes 1000 yds for five straight seasons. And mind you, most folks are comfortable with the idea that Jones has some football left to play.
The Steelers need to give Willie a fair, but realistic offer. Willie needs to take it.
I like getting Ryan back, but does signing two safeties tell us the team is worried about Troy’s durability?
CB's needed in the Burgh -- Period!
We got to have 2 from this draft and one of those 2 needs to be capable of starting next year since we aren’t doing anything in free agency with that position. Gay sucks and Ike is in the last year of his deal. I’m not going to pay Ike big money next year considering his below the line play last year. Give me Kyle Wilson in the 1st (after a trade down) and CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah from Indiana in the 3rd).
In case U guys haven’t noticed, I don’t have any faith in our current group of our corners to stop anyone.
Really
I can’t tell. :) Well I can see how your perception of corners will affect whether we take a safety or a corner in this draft. We’ll see what the coaches and FO perception is during draft time. Which will completely depend on how the draft goes and where the value will be most impacted on the team.
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Mar 11, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
It's a good thing our scouting department knows more than we do
Even though it’s looking like they will have to take a mulligan on Limas Sweed. I still hopes he makes it to training camp and have a chance to compete just to see if he will.
I told a lot of people here on this board after last year’s draft that, from watching film on Mike Wallace, that he was going to be better and have more impact on this offense as a rookie than Sweed would as a second year player. Someone on here said my observation was just plain stupid at the time. Well, as Forrest Gump would say, “stupid is as stupid does.” Mike Wallace, future Pro Bowl receiver. Limas Sweed, selling booster tickets back at UT.
well you certainly nailed that one on the head then
I am still waiting on all your Jason Capizzi predictions to come true though……
touche my good friend, touche!
Jason Capizzi is now officially the head greeter at a Lowe’s near you, LOL. Got the feeling Tony Hills might soon be joining him.
At 18, who would you guys take — Iupati, K. Wilson, J. Odrick or D. Williams?
by datruth4life on Mar 12, 2010 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
If the mental thing ever comes around for Sweed he’ll be fine. Look at Rickey Williams and Vince Young, they have issues but have been good players. I just hope Sweed figures it out, he has such incredible potential.
by Phantaskippy on Mar 11, 2010 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
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