Willie Parker a Skin

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I wasn't aware Willie played Tackle. What? He doesn't. Since we don't currently have more than maybe 1/2 of a starting NFL tackle on our team I will withhold judgment. But I guess this does give us a pretty good indication of what they think of CP.

Yeah my first concern was that Willie can't play tackle. I mean since we signed him we basically can't do anything at O-Line from here on out. I guess that they have a plan.

[The Goat]

The brilliance of this signing can only be understood within the context of our limited draft choices. Shanny/Allen have just five picks unless we acquire more and they're somewhat conspicuously signing FA's such that the only position we absolutely must upgrade is OT. I see us taking two OTs in the draft...everything else is pretty much up in the air.

[CultBrennan59]

I don't think we'll draft a RB. If we do it'll be one with Return abilities, because thats a big need for us.

[GMScud]

I think if we can get each of these three RBs to embrace a limited role spread around in thirds, then we could have a pretty solid run-by-committee backfield. It's obviously very temporary given their age, but Allen/Shanny know we have other big needs in the draft on both sides of the ball and only 5 picks to address them. We could probably get away with not drafting a back this year. I don't love the idea, but Shanny's offenses have had monster rushing years with lesser backfields than we have as of today.

Certainly it would be fun to draft a guy like CJ Spiller or Ryan Matthews, but would that help us more than a top flight lineman, QB, or LB? For this upcoming season, I'm not so sure.

[Bigreds77]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

1991

Byner
Riggs
Ervins

All three were great but they had a great O Line

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

I don't think we'll draft a RB. If we do it'll be one with Return abilities, because thats a big need for us.

It's is probably a safe bet that they don't draft a RB this year.

I still want McCluster, though.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by mlmdub130

just my opinion but i think alridge still has the most upside out of any of the backs we have on our roster, i have a feeling he will have a break out year this year and be our feature back for the next few years

I think Alridge has upside because of his Shanny-treasured speed as well as the fact that, of our current backs, he alone plays special teams. I hope Alridge is working on that fumble-itis.

[Beneil (diehard since 87)]

Willie is the best back-up ever! (ha ha ha!)

Ok, here are the stats, Portis is better in the following categories: Yards per carry, yards per game, double digit TD seasons, over 1,200 yard seasons, 20+ yard carries, 40+ yard carries, 3 times as many receiving yards, and a WAY higher passer rating (lol).

Both have 2 pro-bowls, but CPs last one is more recent.

People are silly. They think of "Fast Willie" and grin, talking about how he should take CP's place when Portis is better in every statistical category that matters. Think about it. Willie's best season was 1,494 yards in 2006. Portis had 1,487 in 2008 with a crappy o-line. He's also got 3 seasons in the 1,500s... so to me there is no comparison. AND HE'S A YEAR YOUNGER THAN WILLIE!?!?!?

[Player_HTTR]

Originally Posted by Beneil (diehard since 87)

Willie is the best back-up ever! (ha ha ha!)

Ok, here are the stats, Portis is better in the following categories: Yards per carry, yards per game, double digit TD seasons, over 1,200 yard seasons, 20+ yard carries, 40+ yard carries, 3 times as many receiving yards, and a WAY higher passer rating (lol).

Both have 2 pro-bowls, but CPs last one is more recent.

People are silly. They think of "Fast Willie" and grin, talking about how he should take CP's place when Portis is better in every statistical category that matters. Think about it. Willie's best season was 1,494 yards in 2006. Portis had 1,487 in 2008 with a crappy o-line. He's also got 3 seasons in the 1,500s... so to me there is no comparison. AND HE'S A YEAR YOUNGER THAN WILLIE!?!?!?

Who said anything about WP taking CPs place? This is a head scratcher signing for me, but I didn't see anyone saying what you are accusing "people" of saying. Take the CP tinted glasses off bro, I think this move will make him better.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Player_HTTR

Who said anything about WP taking CPs place? This is a head scratcher signing for me, but I didn't see anyone saying what you are accusing "people" of saying. Take the CP tinted glasses off bro, I think this move will make him better.

Don't ya love those out of left field posts that make you say... huh?

[Beneil (diehard since 87)]

Originally Posted by Player_HTTR

Who said anything about WP taking CPs place? This is a head scratcher signing for me, but I didn't see anyone saying what you are accusing "people" of saying. Take the CP tinted glasses off bro, I think this move will make him better.

SFREDSKIN= "Maybe Portis will be traded?"
Dirtbag359="Maybe Portis ends up being the odd man out."
jdc65="I think Portis will not be on this team past camp."


First of all, Why is it that every time i defend CP people act like either i AM him or that i'm his biggest fan!? My current favorite Skin is London Fletcher, followed closely by DeAngelo Hall, Cooley, and THEN Portis. None of who am I more devoted to than my altime favs Darrell Green, Art Monk, and Sean Taylor. Portis is the friggin man and I will not let one concussion and a few bad statements change my whole opinion of him.

Sorry if my post seems unwarranted. It's not in direct response to many posts here. My friends are doggin' me about it. Either they are like, "Ha ha! New people in charge and they are STILL doing the same thing!" in reference to grabbing players past their prime... but mostly i'm getting it from friends that think that Fast Willie is guaranteed the #1 spot cuz Portis is old and LJ is slow. Granted, the one that is picking on me the most is a Steelers fan...
As for your opinion... i kinda agree. But to me, the only thing that will REALLY make him better is a better O-line.

[Son Of Man]

Prediction of RB position battle:

1. Portis (starter due to effectiveness running and pass pro)
2. Johnson (short yardage and expanded Betts role)
3. Parker (change of pace back)

Log it.

[Beneil (diehard since 87)]

Originally Posted by Son Of Man

Prediction of RB position battle:

1. Portis (starter due to effectiveness running and pass pro)
2. Johnson (short yardage and expanded Betts role)
3. Parker (change of pace back)

Log it.

Logged

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

Please they've been in the League one year & Sanchez has a great OL please you know this he has a great OL. It's how you evaluate your QB if you have a good coach you can get a good maybe even great QB in the later rounds that basically goes for any position i just beleive OL is a bigger need.

I couldn't find it last night but thankfully found it today. I found this very interesting.

EXTREMESKINS.com

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Beneil (diehard since 87)

SFREDSKIN= "Maybe Portis will be traded?"
Dirtbag359="Maybe Portis ends up being the odd man out."
jdc65="I think Portis will not be on this team past camp."


First of all, Why is it that every time i defend CP people act like either i AM him or that i'm his biggest fan!? My current favorite Skin is London Fletcher, followed closely by DeAngelo Hall, Cooley, and THEN Portis. None of who am I more devoted to than my altime favs Darrell Green, Art Monk, and Sean Taylor. Portis is the friggin man and I will not let one concussion and a few bad statements change my whole opinion of him.

Sorry if my post seems unwarranted. It's not in direct response to many posts here. My friends are doggin' me about it. Either they are like, "Ha ha! New people in charge and they are STILL doing the same thing!" in reference to grabbing players past their prime... but mostly i'm getting it from friends that think that Fast Willie is guaranteed the #1 spot cuz Portis is old and LJ is slow. Granted, the one that is picking on me the most is a Steelers fan...
As for your opinion... i kinda agree. But to me, the only thing that will REALLY make him better is a better O-line.

People who think that it is business as usual have no idea what they are talking about. When you sign proven players to one year deals you are creating a competitive environment. One year incentive laden deals are the best possible contract for the team. The player has no advantage in that situation.

Fast Willie isn't guaranteed the #1 spot at all. He probably has more to overcome than Portis and Johnson. Some people hate Portis so they ignore the facts.

Portis is the youngest of the three. Portis has a great track record in this coach's system. Portis' injury was a concussion not a blown out knee and I believe he would have come back earlier if they had anything to play for. I would argue that Portis has less doubts than Johnson and Parker.

Let the other team's fans say what they want. When our runningbacks are dumptrucking them you can laugh at all of them.