Willie Parker's speed adds new element to Steelers' running game

Posted Aug 25, 2005

The Steelers have never had a running back as fast as Willie Parker, a rookie free agent from North Carolina a year ago known as "Fast Willie" who ran for 102 yards against Buffalo last season in the only NFL game in which he has more than 10 carries. (Sports Illustrated)

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