Willie Parker talked to Steelers coach Mike Tomlin this week, and the halfback would not rule out his return to the Steelers. After a report in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette quoting a close associate of Parker's that he was bitter and would prefer to retire than return to the Steelers, Kirby Wilson, who coaches their backs, called Parker. Parker described his feelings as "a little salty," not bitter, and that he definitely is not ready to retire. "There's a business side; you can't let your pride get in the way," said Parker. "That's a great organization with great people, great character. I can't be too bitter about what happened. I was a little salty, can't say I wasn't. But it's a business and the game I chose to play. "If they can get rid of LaDainian Tomlinson like that in San Diego, a future Hall of Famer, they'll let anybody go. It's just the business we play in; it's a young man's game." Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
