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Why Steelers won't re-sign Parker

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10:57 AM ET 05.22 | It's kind of sad to see Willie Parker beg the Steelers to "resign 39," and encourage fans to do the same. It's not going to happen. The Steelers did bring back a handful of their former players last season through free agency and one trade, but that won't happen with Fast Willie because at age 30 and because of some injuries, his strengths are not his strengths anymore.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Willie Parker, Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images Willie Parker, Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images
May 22, 2011  11:03 AM ET

Lifes a ****

May 22, 2011  11:21 AM ET

Willie has sealed his fate with Pitt by running his mouth.

May 22, 2011  11:26 AM ET

Hey, it's gotta suck when the writing on the wall says your very happy situation is coming to an end. I'd lobby, too.

May 22, 2011  11:28 AM ET

Time is a thing no one can run from!

May 22, 2011  11:44 AM ET

You had your time Willie!

May 22, 2011  11:51 AM ET

It's unfortunate, but runningbacks have a very short life span in the NFL. Maybe he can sign with someone else and be a third down back. But, he'll never have the opportunity to start anymore.

May 22, 2011  12:10 PM ET

Sure he will. He can start to look for opportunities outside of the NFL. If his head is on right he'll get into some type of business and stop chasing a pipe dream.

May 22, 2011  01:17 PM ET

sometimes you gotta beg...at least he still wants to play and earn his money unlike some players (Moss)

May 22, 2011  06:14 PM ET

Hopefully he did not spend too much on hip hop underwear, he may not get a big contract.

May 22, 2011  06:28 PM ET

Bottom line: Parker was never good enough to be the number one back. We gave him a chance, other teams gave him a chance, he's either going long or getting stuffed behind the line. You can't build your game around that. He was at his best when he had the Bus for guaranteed short yardage. Without a bus, who needs a race car?

May 22, 2011  06:34 PM ET

Why Pittsburgh won't sign Fast Willie?


Because he's had it?

May 22, 2011  07:35 PM ET

Sorry Willie, It ain't gonna happen. But thanks for the memories. Best of luck Dude.

May 22, 2011  08:48 PM ET

THE WORLD WE LIVE IN!!!!!What Pittsburgh and a lot of you other haters fail to remember is the records set, the 2xsuper bowl and work Parker put in with the Steelers. As soon as things get a little cloudy so does the people who write the checks and so called fans. Nothing is guaranteed; injuries happen but @ the end of the day dude blessed. You loosers which are up here haten will never make it to the NFL; so fall back and check yourself first. I honestly doubt he was begging to come back, Somebody should have been begging him. When you love something it???s hard to let it go, but when you blessed, being without is not an option. What ever Willies next move is he will excel. It???s the NFL lost... not Parkers so stop hating and make you a few million before you open your mouth about the next man.

A.E.C

May 22, 2011  11:32 PM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Lifes a ****

Life is a ***** and then you die!

May 23, 2011  01:05 AM ET

Please someone come up with a new nickname... he is no longer 'fast' willie parker...

May 23, 2011  02:02 AM ET
QUOTE(#14):

THE WORLD WE LIVE IN!!!!!What Pittsburgh and a lot of you other haters fail to remember is the records set, the 2xsuper bowl and work Parker put in with the Steelers. As soon as things get a little cloudy so does the people who write the checks and so called fans. Nothing is guaranteed; injuries happen but @ the end of the day dude blessed. You loosers which are up here haten will never make it to the NFL; so fall back and check yourself first. I honestly doubt he was begging to come back, Somebody should have been begging him. When you love something it???s hard to let it go, but when you blessed, being without is not an option. What ever Willies next move is he will excel. It???s the NFL lost... not Parkers so stop hating and make you a few million before you open your mouth about the next man. A.E.C

For God's sake, please use the Queen's english AND spell check! There is NO hating going on. The dude is washed up and can't produce. Face it. Once a good payer, now he's not. Period. Signed the contract, knows the game. Get over it, Willie. You too, #1539

May 23, 2011  06:57 AM ET
QUOTE(#10):

Bottom line: Parker was never good enough to be the number one back. We gave him a chance, other teams gave him a chance, he's either going long or getting stuffed behind the line. You can't build your game around that. He was at his best when he had the Bus for guaranteed short yardage. Without a bus, who needs a race car?

In total agreement. Great guy for his time but that time has passed.

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May 23, 2011  04:58 PM ET

Go out like a man, you have made enough money..hope you saved some,or did you spend it at the clubs with the bro's..BYE BYE

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