Willie Parker

Willie Parker is a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Steelers, and while he sometimes frustrated coaches and fans with his words, he did add a solid piece to the Steelers run game for two Super Bowl wins. Last season he was a free agent, and left the team when they didn’t even make him an offer to sign with the Redskins. In the end, the former two-time Super Bowl winning RB didn’t even make the Skins roster. That hasn’t stopped Parker from thinking about playing again, as Pro Football...Read Full Story

The Redskins inked Wilile Parker and just about every free agent back last season, and in the end, the former two-time Super Bowl winning RB didn’t even make the Skins roster. That hasn’t stopped Parker from thinking about playing again, as Pro Football Talk.com reports, he didn’t like his time with the Skins, and if he had his way, would go back to the Steel City to play for the Steelers. Willie Parker, who had a cup of coffee with Washington last year after six years in Pittsburgh, says...Read Full Story

Former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jerome Bettis was at Oakmont Country Club yesterday sharing some time with golf legend Arnold Palmer. Bettis was asked about what he thought about the Ben Roethlisberger situation and whether he’ll be able to repair his image with the community and fans. “It’s a situation where he has to prove his heart is in the right place. And I know from knowing Ben that his heart is in the right place”, Bettis told reporters. He continued, “He has to keep his head down...Read Full Story

McFarlane Toys NFL Sports Picks Series 17 (2008 Wave 1) Action Figure Willie Parker (Pittsburgh Steelers) White Wrist Tape ‘Fast’ Willie Parker has gone from an un-drafted free agent in 2004 to a valuable and respected member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Known for his blazing speed, he’s been a welcome surprise to the team’s offense, which was previously known for a power running game. Parker contended for the rushing title in 2007, and was the leader before his broken fibula put him...Read Full Story

The Cardinals continued their trend of acquiring former Steelers by signing veteran free agent fullback Dan Kreider today. This effectively ended the possibility of the Terrelle Smith returning to the Cardinals in 2009. Kreider played in 11 games for the St. Louis Rams in 2008 before being released on November 26th with just one carry on the season. His previous eight seasons were spent with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kreider’s career statistics include 144 rushing yards on 32 carries with...Read Full Story