BroadwayJ667 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Veteran free agent running back Willie Parker is apparently a bitter man. So bitter than he would rather not play football next season than play for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, citing a source close to Parker. Perhaps the feeling is mutual about not working together again. Parker has been replaced by Rashard Mendenhall. The 29-year-old wasn't utilized much last season. And he wants to play. He rushed for 91 yards on 12 carries against the Miami Dolphins to close out last season. At the right price, Parker would be a good fit for someone. Apparently, that won't be the Steelers. NFP ------ We mentioned last week Willie Parker could wind up returning to the Steelers, but the running back has other ideas. A source "close to Parker" told Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that Parker would rather sit out this season than play for the Steelers again. Oy. It's not like Parker has many options, so it's unwise to burn bridges over his "treatment" in Pittsburgh last year. (It also won't particularly help Parker live off his Super Bowl heroics for the rest of his life.) There have been questions about Parker's toughness on the field, and this report makes you wonder about it off the field as well. PFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 So my question to you all is, would taking a one or two year flyer on Willie Parker be a good thing. I don't think he will want to come to the Jets. I believe he wants to go to a place where he can get a lot of carries. Some of you are willing to wish Leon Bon Voyage', so would you be ok with Willie stepping in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Willis is talented, but a headcase for sure. When he was at UNC he had horrific fumbling issues and he was benched. To this day when he is introduced on MNF, he says 'Willie Parker, Clinton NC High School as opposed to 'Willie Parker, Univ North Carolina'. So I can definitly see him saying 'I wont play this year cause I am pissed'. He likes love. Butch Davis , current UNC coach has started the talk to bring him back into the family, and I heard talks were going OK. Maybe NYJUNC knows more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Willie Parker blows. I'd rather pay Leon if those are the only two options. Not that I want to pay Leon. I just don't want the epic suck that is Willie Parker anywhere near this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 He took too many hits a few years ago. Willie was pretty good in his prime. Just wasnt much of a pass catcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 You know who should bring him in is the Giants. He would look good in front of Bradshaw as a compliment to Brandon Jacobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodimwithere Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Leon Washington is too small for Bill Parcells anyway. It's a well-known fact that Parcells is enamored with SIZE, and Washington certainly does not fit that bill (no pun intended). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Leon Washington is too small for Bill Parcells anyway. It's a well-known fact that Parcells is enamored with SIZE, and Washington certainly does not fit that bill (no pun intended). Like Dave Meggett? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 no thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Like Dave Meggett? No. Like Joe Morris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Wasn't Parker at one time the fastest man in football-which is unusual for a RB? Trouble is, he just never translated that speed into explosiveness on the field consistently. His speed probably does get him another yard or two now and then-but there is little sense of dread when Parker gets the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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