Running back by Committee in Pittsburgh

First Willie Parker hurts his right knee and misses the Monday night show down with the Ravens. Next Rashard Mendenhal goes down in the 3rd quarter of the Raven game with a separated shoulder. Carey Davis goes down in the 4th quarter with a sprained angle and the Steelers are down to one running back. Mewelde Moore the third down running back had to do it all in the 4th quarter. What happens if he gets hurt? Lets bring in Heath Miller to play running back. Lucky he made it through the game and they came out with a win. They have a hugh test this Sunday night against Jacksonville.

What did the Steelers do? they go out and sign Najeh Davenport back and bring in Gary Russell from the practice squad. I would not of brought back Davenport with the likes of Cedric Benson or even Shaun Alexander. Benson was signed by the Bengals and Alexander is still out there. Why not sign him?  He would fit the mold well. He is a great runner and is able to block.

So with running back being thin it could be a long season. Lets hope Parker comes back strong. Ben Roethlisberger needs to step it up and show his leadership like he did on Monday night. Plus, the offensive line needs to really earn there money! If they do not it is going to be a long year. Ben is going to spend more time on ground than the whole team in the end zone.

NFL 2008 Predications

AFC
North

Pittsburgh     12 -4
Cleveland        8-8
Cinnicinati      7-9
Baltimore        4-12

Pittsburgh has the toughest schedule in the league. They will win the AFC North. Cleveland has the pieces to be good but I don’t think they can put it all together. Cincinnati is going to struggle, they have a good team, but they don’t have a good enough defense to compete with Pittsburgh. Baltimore is to young on offense.

South

Jacksonville  13-3
Indianapolis  11-5
Houston          8-8
Tennessee       7-9

Jacksonville is going to be the team to beat in this division. They have a talented team. Indianapolis has some question on defense and if Peyton Manning can stay Health. Houston is a young team and are a year a way. Tennessee could be better than this but do they have the pieces around Vince Young.

East

New England     13-3
New York Jets    11-5
Buffalo                 9-7
Miami                  5-11

New England is coming off an undefeated season and a lose in the superbowl to the Giants. they have some big questions. They have a defense that is old and Tom Brady did not play in the preseason due to an injury. Brett Farve will get the Jets over the hump, but will not get them the division. Buffalo is a sleeper team in the division that if puts it together will be really good. Miami is a young team that is in a building faze.

West

San Diego   14-2
Denver          9-7
Oakland       6-10
Kansas City  3-13

San Diego returns a great team and they have a great defense. If Shawn Merriman stays healthy watch out. Denver will go as far as Jay Cutler can take them. Oakland will be a good team but are still young. Kansas City is going to be bad I think they will be the team that will be looking for there first win around week 7.

NFC

East

Philidelphia  12-4
New York      10-6
Dallas             9-7
Washington    4-12

Philadelphia is going to be good if McNabb stay health and there secondary plays to there potential. New York has some questions on Defense, but the Offense is solid. Dallas is going to have to find a running game. Washington is just bad.

North

Minnesota    13-3
Detriot           8-8
Green Bay       5-11
Chicago          3-13

Minnesota has all the pieces in place as long as there QB play is soild. Detriot is going to surprise some teams. Green Bay is going to win some games but Aaron Rodgers is not the Answers. Chicago do not have a go to Wide Reciever or a Running Game.

West

Seattle          11-5
Arizona          9-7
San Fransico   7-9
St Louis          2-14

Seattle is going to be good in a weak confrence. Arizona is going to have to get there QB in tact before they take off. San Fransico is a young team on the rise. St Louis defense is really questionable.

South

New Orleans      13-3
Carlolina            10-6
Tampa Bay            7-9
Atlanta                  4-12

New Orleans has all the pieces in place. They have a great running back combo, there defense should be really good and the have some good wide recievers. Carolina will be good if the have some players step up on defense and Jake Delhomme stays health. Tampa Bay has to find a QB to play good and there defense is old. Atlanta is still a year away from being good.

AFC Wild Cards

Pittsburgh vs New York Jets
Jacksonville vs Indianpolis
 

Round 2
Pittsburgh vs New England
San Diego vs Jacksonville

AFC Championship
San Diego vs Pittsburgh

NFC Wild Card
Phildelphia vs Carolina
Seattle vs New York Giants

Round 2
New York Giant vs Minnesota
Phildelphia vs New Orleans

NFC Championship
Phildephia vs Minesota

Super Bowl

Minnesota vs Pittsburgh

Champ
Pittsburgh

Season MVP
Ben Roethlisberger
Super Bowl MVP
Willie Parker