Formidable Duo

With first-round pick Rashard Mendenhall teaming with Willie Parker, the Steelers believe they have a formidable duo at running back.

James Walker writes that Willie Parker has taken rookie running back Rashard Mendenhall under his wing just as Jerome Bettis did to him in 2004. The Steelers have a tradition of veteran players mentoring younger players. This tradition has led to success for the younger players early in their careers, but more importantly, it has led to the success of the organization as a whole.