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Steelers' Parker still has starter's mentality
Coach Mike Tomlin said running back Rashard Mendenhall has earned the right to take the majority of snaps as the Steelers move forward toward the middle part of the season.
Willie Parker may not have gotten that memo.
Parker, who has been nursing a turf toe injury for the past three weeks, said Wednesday that the reason why he didn't start last week against Cleveland and won't start this week against Minnesota is because he isn't completely healthy.
"I am not ready to take the load right now," Parker said. "When I am ready, we will make another decision."
Parker has had a daily dialogue with Tomlin and let him know that he is physically unable to carry the ball 25-30 times a game.
"I am not 100 percent," Parker said. "Everybody knows I am not 100 percent. I am not ready to take 30 carries. When I am healthy, I will let you know."
Mendenhall has rushed for 304 yards over the past three weeks, all Steelers victories.
"He is kind of hot right now, so I understand why they want to stay with him," tackle Willie Colon said.
Mendenhall is averaging two more yards per carry than Parker for the season with virtually the same amount of carries.
"I feel like they are confident in me and my abilities and what I can bring to this team," Mendenhall said. "I am sure Willie wants to be out there, too."
Maybe after we cut Willie or don't resign him he will get the picture. Willie you suck, that is why you are not starting it has nothing to do with you not being 100%.
Troy isn't 100% and he is starting, get the picture now
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Coach Mike Tomlin said running back Rashard Mendenhall has earned the right to take the majority of snaps as the Steelers move forward toward the middle part of the season.
Willie Parker may not have gotten that memo.
Parker, who has been nursing a turf toe injury for the past three weeks, said Wednesday that the reason why he didn't start last week against Cleveland and won't start this week against Minnesota is because he isn't completely healthy.
"I am not ready to take the load right now," Parker said. "When I am ready, we will make another decision."
Parker has had a daily dialogue with Tomlin and let him know that he is physically unable to carry the ball 25-30 times a game.
"I am not 100 percent," Parker said. "Everybody knows I am not 100 percent. I am not ready to take 30 carries. When I am healthy, I will let you know."
Mendenhall has rushed for 304 yards over the past three weeks, all Steelers victories.
"He is kind of hot right now, so I understand why they want to stay with him," tackle Willie Colon said.
Mendenhall is averaging two more yards per carry than Parker for the season with virtually the same amount of carries.
"I feel like they are confident in me and my abilities and what I can bring to this team," Mendenhall said. "I am sure Willie wants to be out there, too."
Maybe after we cut Willie or don't resign him he will get the picture. Willie you suck, that is why you are not starting it has nothing to do with you not being 100%.
Troy isn't 100% and he is starting, get the picture now
?
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