Willie Parker didn’t have a long-lasting career, but for four seasons, between 2005 and 2008, boy was he fun to watch. One does wonder if his career could have been prolonged had he been able to stay healthier. By the end of his time in Pittsburgh, the deterioration of the offensive line had also been detrimental to his game, particularly to his running style.
Over 79 games, in 60 starts, the North Carolina product rushed for 5378 yards and scored 24 touchdowns, averaging 4.3 yards per carry. His career highlight came in 2006, when he rushed for nearly 1500 yards and 337 carries, scoring 13 rushing touchdowns.