The Steelers have had a lot of bad news when it comes to injuries, so it's good to actually hear something good for a chance. While Willie Parker won't play tomorrow against the Jaguars, the Steelers' tailback should be back in the lineup when the Steelers play the Bengals after the upcoming bye week."I know I could play this week," said Parker, who has rushed for 263 yards and three touchdowns on 66 carries. "(The coaches) know I could play this week. I think it's best that I do sit out and relax and then come back (after the bye)."By giving Parker two more weeks, they should give his knee a chance to be closer to 100 percent than he would be if he tried to go this week. And considering the Jaguars problems on pass defense, it makes sense to give Parker a little more time while also giving Mewelde Moore, an impressive receiver out of the backfield, a larger role in a game suited to his skills.
With Rashard Mendenhall out for the rest of the season, Najeh Davenport, Gary Russell and Moore will also be playing this Sunday for the chance to be the primary backup once Parker returns. Davenport would seem to have the inside track, considering he held that job last year, but both Russell and Moore could make pretty persuasive arguments themselves.
