Willie Parker Dealing With Back Spasms

It has come to my attention that Steelers RB Willie Parker is suffering from lingering back spasms. They have kept him from participating in team drills for most of training camp and also led to the team using backup RB's Rahshard Mendenhall and MeWelde Moore a lot more. To no one's surprise, both Mendenhall and Moore have been singled out by coaches for making standout runs at times this summer. It is kind of hard to stand out when you are only participating in 50% of team activities.

Rashard Mendenhall is the perfect low level sleeper candidate this year. He is young, coming off an injury of his own yet is on a great team that always runs the ball well. He is a strong runner and has a lot to prove this year after wiping out in his rookie campaign. He will also come quite cheap as many will rush to handcuff Parker with MeWelde Moore who did an awesome job filling in for Parker last season. Trouble is, the Steelers have a big financial commitment to Mendenhall and not to Moore. Therefore, Mendenhall is more likely to cut into Parker's time this year and steal the spotlight.


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