Comments on: Decision on Ward not required by March 1

By: raven4life21

raven4life21 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:55:10 +0000

steelerhatersarelosers says:
Feb 11, 2012 11:41 PM
Ezmover…you are a jealous loser who has NO clue as to what a totally classy and fantastic football player Hines Ward is. Go cry in your pillow because you don’t have a player like Ward on whatever loser team you like.

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Classy eh? i remember when Ed Reeds brother died right before the AFC Champ game and after the Steelers squeaked by a victory Hines had the audacity to say afterwards to reporters “I bet Ed Reed will remember this game forever”… yeah REALLY CLASSY there guy… rub it in that the man just lost his brother and wanted to win the game for him bad… and Hines was smiling the entire time he said that… the man is FAR FROM CLASSY… btw… your screenname says it all buddy… take the black and gold needle out of your arm for a second and you MAY actually think clearly

By: Deb

Deb — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:41:43 +0000

If Hines wants to play and is willing to take a substantial paycut to do so, the Steelers will try to work it out. And that’s fine since he’s still able to contribute. If the team doesn’t feel it’s going to work out, they’ll discuss that with him, and I’m sure he’ll retire. Whatever happens, it will be amicable and finish with Hines in a Steelers uniform. And LaCanfora needs another hobby.

By: clayton43

clayton43 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:24:05 +0000

I would prefer to have Cotchry…At this stage he is better and faster and would be a person that will be around for another few years and probably would be competing for 3rd WR with Sanders. If they keep Hines I would be fine with that but at the same time I know he is at the end… Would be sweet to have him play one more and go out like the Bus did but I understand that isnt so likely. I dont see this as a loyalty issue.. The Steelers have always let guys go when on the downside of career and make good sound decisions of when that is. If he stays is cool and for whatever reasons he doesnt..I am cool with that too… Would be different if we were not loaded at the WR position. Either way, love him and always will and he will go down as one of the most favorite Steelers of all time in a long list of them.

By: agc99

agc99 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:22:35 +0000

Hines can come back as a coach. He’s not going to get on the field, doesn’t play special teams and will be taking the spot of a young player that could develop. I’m tired of hearing Hines cry to the media. Face the facts it’s time to get on with the next chapter of your life. The steelers owe you nothing. No more Hines Ward stories.

By: nickster2k

nickster2k — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:11:19 +0000

ezmoover must be Keith Rivers’ cousin. Still cryiing over getting knocked out by an undersized WR.

By: flakazoid

flakazoid — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:52:25 +0000

hrdcorbengalsfan says:
Does anyone really care about this?
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No, we’d much rather hear about yet another Bengals player being charged with a crime

Where’s that malaluga link?

By: canetic

canetic — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:11:53 +0000

Ward shouldn’t have been on the team this year, let alone next year. It’s over. Good career, but it’s over. Welcome to the booth.

By: east96st

east96st — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:03:58 +0000

“Hey Jerry Reese sign him to replace manningham and no I do not want Steve smith back.”

I’m going to assume you’re still drunk from the Super Bowl celebrations. You don’t lose Manningham, one of the fastest guys on the whole team, and replace him with a WR that, due to age, now has the speed of a blocking TE. I think Hines is a HOFer, but his playing days are pretty much over. LAST thing the Giants need is old, slow WR. Should NY bring back Matt Dodge if Weatherford leaves, too? Have some common sense, man.

By: slickytfox

slickytfox — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:56:19 +0000

Something to consider. The Steelers released special teams standout Arnaz Battle. Early in his career, Hines Ward was a special teams standout as well. Although he may have lost a step or two, Hines’ ferocity as a player is still evident. I get the impression that Hines is aware that he is more of a role player going forward in the Steelers plans and would not be surprised if he would accept a vet minimum salary AND a reduced role just. Somewhere in Pittsburgh, there are post career opportunities for many years to come if he retires a Steeler. Not so much if he finishes out his career elsewhere. I have to believe that if the Steelers think Hines can contribute to the team, they will give him the opportunity to do so and Hines will be gracious when considering the big picture. I don’t think his performance as an analyst at the Super Bowl was good enough to place him in a national role.

By: steelerhypocrite

steelerhypocrite — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:34:53 +0000

A lot of talk about a guy who would be 5th on the depth chart…let it go.

By: goformarty

goformarty — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:18:25 +0000

His salary will also be guaranteed if he is unable to play due to injury sustained while participating in team workouts, OTAs, mini-camps or training camp. If the Steelers delay their decision they assume the risk.

By: gotcaughtcheating

gotcaughtcheating — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:12:03 +0000

Signed another bitter Ravens fan — 2011-12 AFC North Champs!!!!!!!

By: charlieharper04

charlieharper04 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:34:58 +0000

Not a Steelers fan but Ward played WR like a man, he wasn’t afraid of contact and he also did something better then more WRs besides catch, guy could block for the running game to.

By: benmci

benmci — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:10:17 +0000

Hines Ward- the Steelers are starting to show their true colors, force the OC to retire, bring in Todd Haley without consulting the coach. Yes the Rooneys have all the rights but they put Tomlin in charge of their team only to undermine him. I hate the Steelers so its soooo sweet to see them self destruct internally. Noll was a cry baby, Bill Cowher was a chronic whiner (not winner) and Tomlin- well undecided on him

By: vincentbojackson

vincentbojackson — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:14:55 +0000

ezmoover says:

Washed up, cheap shot, has been.

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You forgot to list “future hall of famer”

By: blueblood86

blueblood86 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:09:41 +0000

Hey Jerry Reese sign him to replace manningham and no I do not want Steve smith back.

By: hedleykow

hedleykow — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:09:04 +0000

Oh, Hines Ward.

At first I thought you meant Ward Cleaver.

By: steelerhatersarelosers

steelerhatersarelosers — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:41:50 +0000

Ezmover…you are a jealous loser who has NO clue as to what a totally classy and fantastic football player Hines Ward is. Go cry in your pillow because you don’t have a player like Ward on whatever loser team you like.

By: jollyrob68

jollyrob68 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:35:33 +0000

Time to retire. I love Hines but I want Jerrico Cotchery NOW.

By: hrdcorbengalsfan

hrdcorbengalsfan — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:27:40 +0000

Does anyone really care about this?

By: ezmoover

ezmoover — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:21:31 +0000

Washed up, cheap shot, has been. Some people can’t take a hint.

BUH BYE

By: 92and94and51and56

92and94and51and56 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:15:41 +0000

If he’ll take the 10+ vet minimum, give it to him.