Community Projection: Willie Parker E-mail
Written by Bam Morris   
Sunday, 28 June 2009 21:40

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We last touched on Ben Roethlisberger's stat projection for 2009. Thanks to all the people who left their comments. Here's what we averaged out with for Roethlisberger.

16 G / 3,275 yards /  25 TD / 13 INT

Up next on the community projections is Willie Parker, a guy who many people love or hate.

This is just my perception of FWP through talking with fans, but Parker seems to have fallen out of favor with a lot of Steeler followers around here. Steeler fans love the big, bruising power running back and FWP is far from that. Fairly or not, he's gotten the repuatation that he is soft and can't get the hard yards.

I'd debate that, but that's another issue. For now, we're focusing on stats so here's FWP's:

FWPstats

A few things caught my eye here. First off, the average has steadily dipped each year. Second, from 2005-2007 you would be hard pressed to find a more consistent and better running back than Willie Parker. He was absolutely outstanding during that stretch and didn't get much recognition for it.

The big issue here is whether or not last season was an anomaly. Critics say Parker is getting old and is injured too often. FWP loyalists say he's had one injury plauged season in an otherwise productive career and will bounce back.

Which FWP shows up in 2009 will go a long way in determing the success of the Steelers.

For Parker, let's project games played, rushing yards, and TDs. Post your predictions in the comments.

Comments (6)add comment

Bam Morris said:

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I expect a rebound year but nothing quite as good as the 05-07 run. I also think a healthy Mendenhall will take away a decent amount of carries.

14 G / 1,156 yards / 6 TDs
 
June 29, 2009
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go daddy said:

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sounds reasonable
 
June 30, 2009
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gk said:

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16 G / 1200 yards / 4 TDs, none from within the redzone
 
July 01, 2009
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vmp said:

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14 G / 1000 yds / 7 TDs
 
July 02, 2009
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W Matty said:

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15 Games / 954 yds / 8 TD's, 5 from the redzone
 
July 06, 2009
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Hansmoleman said:

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16 G / 870 yards / 6 TD

Just for fun: Mendenhall takes carries to eat into the yards, but helps keep FWP fresh: 4.1 YPC
 
July 07, 2009
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