Parker Critics

[eniparadoxgma]

If the Steeler drafted Mendy merely for depth...in the first round...that will go down as one of the greatest flub ups in team history. They drafted Mendy because they couldn't pass on a guy that could be "the man". They drafted him...despite having a pretty good back...but why? Because Mendy has the complete package...he is a complete back. Parker is a good back...he is not a great back...I know it...and the Steelers know it.

Most teams aren't content with just one pretty good back. Most teams would prefer to have at least 2 pretty good backs, or complimentary backs. If you draft the BPA at a position you need depth at, then it's not a bad thing if the guy is a "complete back" or he could be "the man". It's just icing on a cake that was bought for a different reason then you're giving.

[NKySteeler]

Most teams aren't content with just one pretty good back. Most teams would prefer to have at least 2 pretty good backs, or complimentary backs.

I don't think it's a matter of "contentment" as much as it is a necessity....

[eniparadoxgma]

Most teams aren't content with just one pretty good back. Most teams would prefer to have at least 2 pretty good backs, or complimentary backs.

I don't think it's a matter of "contentment" as much as it is a necessity....

And that, my good sir, was my point.

P.S. Where'd ya get pics of my girlfriend, you bastard?!!?

[NKySteeler]

Most teams aren't content with just one pretty good back. Most teams would prefer to have at least 2 pretty good backs, or complimentary backs.

I don't think it's a matter of "contentment" as much as it is a necessity....

And that, my good sir, was my point.

P.S. Where'd ya get pics of my girlfriend, you bastard?!!?

[Shawn]

If the Steeler drafted Mendy merely for depth...in the first round...that will go down as one of the greatest flub ups in team history. They drafted Mendy because they couldn't pass on a guy that could be "the man". They drafted him...despite having a pretty good back...but why? Because Mendy has the complete package...he is a complete back. Parker is a good back...he is not a great back...I know it...and the Steelers know it.

Most teams aren't content with just one pretty good back. Most teams would prefer to have at least 2 pretty good backs, or complimentary backs. If you draft the BPA at a position you need depth at, then it's not a bad thing if the guy is a "complete back" or he could be "the man". It's just icing on a cake that was bought for a different reason then you're giving.

And so you say...but I guess we will see soon enough.

[frankthetank1]

it would be stupid to think mendy was drafted JUST for depth. depth is an issue now, but most likely he will be the number 1 guy in the future IF he proves himself worthy, but to think he was drafted to replace parker this year or even next is stupid. you think tomlin and the fo liked giving FWP more carries than any other rb? that didnt work out to well did it. especially in the post season you dont want your rb run down, its a long season and depth is so important

[Shawn]

Then I must be stupid because I believe by the start of next season Mendy will
be the clear cut starter. I just don't see the Steelers being all that patient with
Parker as he decides to run up the backsides of his linemen, and get 1-2 yards a pop
between the tackles. If Mendy proves he can get 3-4 tough yards...when teams are gearing up for him....hand off after hand off...Parker won't be the starter for long.

[stlrz d]

Then I must be stupid because I believe by the start of next season Mendy will
be the clear cut starter. I just don't see the Steelers being all that patient with
Parker as he decides to run up the backsides of his linemen, and get 1-2 yards a pop
between the tackles. If Mendy proves he can get 3-4 tough yards...when teams are gearing up for him....hand off after hand off...Parker won't be the starter for long.

Unless our O line improves, Mendy will just be a bigger guy running up the backsides of his linemen.

[frankthetank1]

Then I must be stupid because I believe by the start of next season Mendy will
be the clear cut starter. I just don't see the Steelers being all that patient with
Parker as he decides to run up the backsides of his linemen, and get 1-2 yards a pop
between the tackles. If Mendy proves he can get 3-4 tough yards...when teams are gearing up for him....hand off after hand off...Parker won't be the starter for long.

i guess so
just kidding, well maybe next season, maybe. mendy will have to have an absolute amazing rookie year for that to happen and fwp will have to absolutely suck. the thing is parker will benefit from this arrangement a ton, just watch. he will be fresher and its much harder for a defense to game plan against parker and mendy opposed to just parker

[Shawn]

Then I must be stupid because I believe by the start of next season Mendy will
be the clear cut starter. I just don't see the Steelers being all that patient with
Parker as he decides to run up the backsides of his linemen, and get 1-2 yards a pop
between the tackles. If Mendy proves he can get 3-4 tough yards...when teams are gearing up for him....hand off after hand off...Parker won't be the starter for long.

i guess so
just kidding, well maybe next season, maybe. mendy will have to have an absolute amazing rookie year for that to happen and fwp will have to absolutely suck. the thing is parker will benefit from this arrangement a ton, just watch. he will be fresher and its much harder for a defense to game plan against parker and mendy opposed to just parker

You will not hear me disagree there at all. I think Mendy just helped Parker out tremendously. Keeping Parker fresh and fast all game would be sick. Can you imagine Mendy beating up on a D all game and the speedy Parker coming in? I love the thought of Parker running all over a tired D. I just do not like the thought of Parker pounding it out, run after run.