Is the running game Willie's fault or the OC?

Cassius · Post #1 » by **Cassius** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:14 am

It's weird, ever since Willie Parker took over as the full-time feature back, or running game hasn't been as dependable as it should be. I think that coincided with our Offensive Coordinator joining the staff as well. I guess you can blame the line as well.

What do you think?

Post #2 » by **timd1218** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:07 pm

It's a combination of both Parker and the O-line. Parker has lost a step and he is starting to lose his vision as well. He's never had great vision to begin with. The Steelers need to start to play Mendenhall more, because I think this is the last season for Parker, at least getting the most carries between the 2 backs.

Phonoodles · Post #3 » by **Phonoodles** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:40 pm

he goes down whenever he is touched. PARKER SUXX

Post #4 » by **SD2042** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:41 am

I think injuries from the past two season has played a role in Parker's declining play. He's gone from very reliable to I hate to say mediocre to a degree. It happens when you're the type of RB that has to profile of a player that would run through brickwalls rather than be the elusive RB that can find holes with the help of the D-line on the defense and run out to daylight for more yardage. I would like to see more of Mewelde Moore and Rashard Mendenhall at the RB to keep it efficient.

Post #5 » by **Icness** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:34 pm

timd1218 wrote:It's a combination of both Parker and the O-line. Parker has lost a step and he is starting to lose his vision as well. He's never had great vision to begin with. The Steelers need to start to play Mendenhall more, because I think this is the last season for Parker, at least getting the most carries between the 2 backs.

Totally agree on all counts. Willie has to have the hole right where it's designed or else he struggles, and he clearly has lost a step and a jump. Mendenhall has to run tougher to merit starting though, and he's not been good in pass protect consistently.

Post #6 » by **timd1218** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:00 am

Icness wrote:
timd1218 wrote:It's a combination of both Parker and the O-line. Parker has lost a step and he is starting to lose his vision as well. He's never had great vision to begin with. The Steelers need to start to play Mendenhall more, because I think this is the last season for Parker, at least getting the most carries between the 2 backs.

Totally agree on all counts. Willie has to have the hole right where it's designed or else he struggles, and he clearly has lost a step and a jump. Mendenhall has to run tougher to merit starting though, and he's not been good in pass protect consistently.

Mendenhall looks like crap. He can't find a hole. The Steelers should have went with Matt Forte instead of Mendenhall. I think Mendenhall will be a bust like Bam Morris.

Anklebreaker702 · Post #7 » by **Anklebreaker702** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:27 am

Parker actually has never been an elite Running Back, he was just fast. Mewelde Moore is so much more of a pure runner, he just doesn't have Willie's Speed. Mendenhal looks like he's shell shocked since having that run in with Ray ray. Also, Bam Morris wasn't a bust he has 99 yards in the Super Bowl against the Cowboys. Drugs derailed him.

Post #8 » by **timd1218** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:43 am

Anklebreaker702 wrote:Parker actually has never been an elite Running Back, he was just fast. Mewelde Moore is so much more of a pure runner, he just doesn't have Willie's Speed. Mendenhal looks like he's shell shocked since having that run in with Ray ray. Also, Bam Morris wasn't a bust he has 99 yards in the Super Bowl against the Cowboys. Drugs derailed him.

Bam Morris was a bust because he was expected to do so much more. Drugs has nothing to do with him being a bust or not. He never lived up to expectations.