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Mock Draft Pick #5: Aaron Repucci selects Willie Parker, RB, Pit
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2006 Rushing Stats: 337 carries, 1494 yards, 13 touchdowns
2006 Receiving Stats: 31 catches, 222 yards, 3 touchdowns
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This is the easiest projection for me so far. There's absolutely no way that Aaron uses the #5 pick on anybody other than Fast Willie. Aaron would likely start a roster of all Steelers if it were feasible, but this will suit him just fine. Willie flourished in his first season without Jerome Bettis, averaging 107 yards and 1 touchdown per game. With a healthier Ben Roethlisberger this year, the Steelers offense should have an extra spark that was missing last year, leading to even more scoring chances for Willie. If there's any reason to worry about Parker, it's the fact that the Steelers play Baltimore twice every year. Willie has never scored against the Ravens, and in two games last year, he was only able to rack up 51 total rushing yards. Parker will also have to adjust to a new scheme, with new head coach Mike Tomlin taking over. Some expect that Tomlin will open up the passing attack more than Bill Cowher ever did, but an offense that moves the ball well will still create plenty of scoring chances for Willie.
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Now get the hell off my future wife, you asshole.
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