Running back Willie Parker made that clear when he dropped in on a meeting of the offensive linemen Monday and told the players that everyone has to do a better job in the ground game starting with the Steelers' primary ball-carrier. "I sure wasn't happy with the way things went, and I've got a lot of pride in myself," Parker said before practice yesterday. "We've got to get it fixed early so that problem won't keep coming up." Parker managed just 19 yards on 13 carries against Tennessee. What encouraged at least some of the Steelers after reviewing film of the game is that a lot of their missteps were a product of just not playing their sharpest in the opening game. The Steelers could have an easier time running the ball Sunday, when they visit Chicago. The Bears lost Pro Bowl middle linebacker Brian Urlacher for the season because of a dislocated wrist. Another reason was the veteran missed significant practice and playing time in training camp and the preseason because of minor injuries. He admittedly was feeling his way a bit against a Titans defense that's generally stout against the run.
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