Comments on: Casey Hampton not expected back with Steelers

By: soul64

soul64 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:41:43 +0000

I to am old enough to remember all of their super bowls. Teams hang on and so do players. And as far as Franco, Alan Faneca, Aaron Smith ,and Rod Woodson. Harris,Faneca,and Woodson were not cut! They left town over money.And Smith retired!

By: sbsteelers

sbsteelers — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:46:14 +0000

We have seen this movie before and we’ll see it again. This is how the Steelers run the business. And I’m old enough to remember the lessons of the seasons after SB 13. Hanging on to older vets, including star players, after their prime is a mistake in most cases.

They cut Franco, Alan Faneca, Aaron Smith and others. In all the years since Chuck Noll the Steelers have only made one mistake with the big cut – Rod Woodson. Once any vet reaches a certain stage it’s time for retirement or go elsewhere.

By: matthewmtg45

matthewmtg45 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:56:01 +0000

Steelers will spend their #1 draft pick on the best NT this draft in hopes that it is the “Next Casey”.

Team is high on McLendon-but do not believe [still] that they view him as the ‘next Casey’.

Typical ‘less-than-ideal’ mindset of other NFL fans that simply lose grasp of what truly matters at the end of the day: Total Super Bowl Victories.

They will spin it many different ways, often times with the inclusion of bitter harsh name-callings & other juvenile remarks, but at the end of the day, a number remains a number.

And that, folks, is all that matters.

Steelers: Six
Ravens: One.

Good luck catching up to that number in your lifetime Baltimore fans.

By: dmretrogames

dmretrogames — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:49:22 +0000

Well past his prime. Can no longer occupy two OL and routinely is handled by just one. Ta’amu will be the next great Pittsburgh nose tackle.

By: mrpkg

mrpkg — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:32:11 +0000

Big Snack’s work was always under appreciated.
Great player, great team mate.
Will be missed in many ways.

By: finch76

finch76 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:46:07 +0000

Have u people been watching Hampton this year? He’s washed up. Every play he gets stood up and pushed backwards while he flails his arms around like he’s a chick in a fight. I love Casey but its time for him to go. Mclendon deserves a shot at starting.

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:48:02 +0000

Given that he had a productive 2012, if Big Snack wants to sign a one-year contract, I wish we’d work out something. If not, I hope he retires as Ward, Farrior, and Aaron Smith did. I think he’d find it wasn’t worth the effort transitioning to another team for what will likely be no more than a year before his body gives way.

By: backindasaddle

backindasaddle — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:05:07 +0000

One of those guys will end up with the Patriots. They like to get a bargain basement last year or two from a proven veteran that still has a little gas left in the tank.

By: questforthesixthnotthelast2013

questforthesixthnotthelast2013 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:52:49 +0000

Sopoaga, he probably does gotta go, get that money. He was one of my favs, i always switch him in older maddens. Hope you come up big!

By: steelcurtainn

steelcurtainn — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:48:54 +0000

I would like to have Big Snack for at least one more year before its time to move on. If the Steelers decide they do not want to keep Big Hamp, its been a nice ride with the Steelers Winning 2 championships with him. Regardless, with or without him, the next man will step up and the steelers will soon be contending for a superbowl championship once again. With a healthy Big Ben the steelers will always have a chance.

By: mclovinib

mclovinib — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:22:51 +0000

the downward spiral has begun in full force…12 wins and tebowed in ’11, 8 wins in’12….about to take on a very, very different look for ’13. most likely will still win 7 to 9 games in ’13, possibly even 1 v. the superbowl champs from baltimore…but make no mistake…this is a team on the decline…all the endless homer claims of 6 superbowl titles will not change that….you might hold off cleveland for 1 more year for 3rd place, but after that ….the cellar, get used to it, yinzer nation

By: rayswhitesuit

rayswhitesuit — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:20:37 +0000

I think ravenator is a closet Steeler fan- he posts on more Steeler items than Ravens ones. But I always appreciate his fresh take on things! Hate on, haters!

By: Nofoolnodrool

Nofoolnodrool — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:37:51 +0000

Replacing Hampton with Ziggy, McLendon or Ta’amu. Hahaha, this team is so desperate. Steeler fans will be craving for an 8-8 season when they only manage to squeak out a mere 4-5 games this season. Another down year in Pittsburgh, prepare yourselves! Yikes!

A down year is not a big deal…going to one Super Bowl after being close four straight years is pathetic….

Time to rebuild but hey all we need is Charlie Batch to beat the rat turds…yikes

By: bigbenownsthenfl

bigbenownsthenfl — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:29:19 +0000

McClendon is an absolute beast! He not only stuffs the run. He sacks the QB. And can’t wait til 49ers whoop the ratbirds. That way we can all taste the sweet teardrops of despair of the Ratbird fans!!

By: benroethlisberger7

benroethlisberger7 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:15:43 +0000

This is a man of pure Steeler blood. No other team is worthy of his presence. He will retire.

By: greenejoemean

greenejoemean — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:07:23 +0000

gonna miss ya, but it’s time. good luck in your future.

By: questforthesixthnotthelast2013

questforthesixthnotthelast2013 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:01:34 +0000

Bring back our sopa!
Signed niners nation

By: schmitty2

schmitty2 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:00:33 +0000

Just wish they could have found a helmet that actually fit. All you ever saw was his forehead and his eyes peering through the facemask

By: hoops737

hoops737 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:49:37 +0000

Saints are looking for a NT….

By: ravenator

ravenator — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:48:47 +0000

By: ianwetpantscom

ianwetpantscom — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:45:49 +0000

If they cut Ziggy “lil snack” Hood they might be able to save the season next year!

By: raiderinva

raiderinva — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:41:56 +0000

Have no fear, Mr Hampton will change the gold for silver and play in Oakland.

Oh wait, the Raiders are still about $54 million over the cap and will not be able to sign the third over all pick.

Never mind.

By: explosionsauce

explosionsauce — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:28:25 +0000

Sopoaga would be wise to resign with the 9ers, he may want to cash in but look where that got Aubrayo Franklin, nowhere.

By: rg3andout

rg3andout — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:26:11 +0000

he will sign with the mighty colts!!!

By: daburgher

daburgher — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:19:54 +0000

Gonna miss you, Big Snack! One of the most underrated and underappreciated NT’s in the game. If he takes a hometown discount, I hope the steelers can re-sign him. If not, he will definately help whatever team he goes to