The Facts: Parker backed up his 1,202-yard season in 2005 with 1,494 yards last season. He did so by carrying the ball 337 times, fourth most in Steelers history. Now Parker does not want to leave the playing field this year; he wants to not only be their starting halfback, he wants to stick around for third downs as well. "I want to do it all," Parker said. "I want to do all the situations."
Diehards Line:The coaching staff is apparently inclined to let him do it, too. According to Post-Gazette staffer Ed Bouchette, new OC Bruce Arians believes in running his best players until their tongues hang out, and Parker might be the odds-on favorite to take over the role as third-down back.