Willie Parker a Skin

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Originally Posted by Daseal

I'm going against the grain on this one. I don't like the signing. I think LJ has a chance to maybe revitalize his career, but I don't think the same about Parker. Honestly, I don't think he was ever that good. I could be wrong and he blows up, but I doubt it. If this move keeps us from getting a young guy, I think it's a mistake. I could easily conjure up a vision where all three of these older semi-injury prone backs are hurt at the same time. I want a young RB in here taking a few reps from time to time.

Like others, I think one of these players gets cut (or maybe we move Portis for a 5th round pick or something similar) to make room for a younger guy.

stats-wise they're damn near identical, Johnson having one more year which is reflected in the stats.. really the only thing that stands out vs the two of them is TDs.. and Pittsburgh had Bettis for those situations for a couple of years.. their TDs over the past 4 years are 20 for Parker, 25 for Johnson.. neither had a rushing TD last year

I think that it's a crapshoot between LJ and WP, not saying it won't be clear later on though