Hines Ward to be released by Steelers
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LJhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/29/steelers-announce-they-will-release-hines-ward/
Sad, but saw it coming. -
killer_ewokAgreed. Thanks for the memories, #86.
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wes_mantoothhe needs to retire. I hate athletes that hang on too long and go to another team to wither away.
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LJ
Agreed, he should just retire.wes_mantooth;1101045 wrote:he needs to retire. I hate athletes that hang on too long and go to another team to wither away. -
Automatik
Same here.wes_mantooth;1101045 wrote:he needs to retire. I hate athletes that hang on too long and go to another team to wither away.
Sucks he had to go like this, but it was time. Definitely one of the GOAT Steelers and one of my favorites to ever wear the black and gold. -
shook_17fuck hines ward. glad i don't have to see his douche bag ass smile anymore.
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GoPens
Until he signs with your team then you'll love his smile, right?shook_17;1101450 wrote:fuck hines ward. glad i don't have to see his douche bag ass smile anymore.
Sad, but happens with every athlete. He should just retire as a Steeler. He has nothing else to prove. -
sjmvsfscs08
If I paid you his salary, would you make the same decision?wes_mantooth;1101045 wrote:he needs to retire. I hate athletes that hang on too long and go to another team to wither away. -
ThinthickbigredA great Steeler is no more . One of my favorites . A team would be stupid not to pick up this great leader especially a young team . He is the bipolar opposite of the T.O. type
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hasbeenThinthickbigred;1101595 wrote:A great Steeler is no more . One of my favorites . A team would be stupid not to pick up this great leader especially a young team . He is the bipolar opposite of the T.O. type
Why waste money on a hasbeen? -
I Am AhabOld and slow. The real question is, why WOULD any team pick him up and waste the money. Buh-bye Whines.
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Tiger2003Thank you for the memories Mr. Ward! Will miss the smile and the leadership he brought to the Black and Gold. Will depart as the All time leader in catches, yardage and touchdowns for the Steelers. Ward also ranks 8th on the NFL All time receptions list. To go along with his 2 Super Bowl rings and 1 Super Bowl MVP.
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LJIt took 11 posts for someone to call him "Whines".....crazy
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ichsnjbWorst case scenario for Steelers fans:
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said_aouitaWill he retire? Is he still one of the best blocking WR's? He may not be as good of a receiver but could he still he useful to a team, I wondering.
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Commander of AwesomeAre word on if the Steelers are going to try and resign him? I've heard some rumors float around before that they might try and resign him at the vet min.
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BR1986FB
This is what I was thinking. He really doesn't have much value as a player anymore than a mentor to the younger guys.Commander of Awesome;1101654 wrote:Are word on if the Steelers are going to try and resign him? I've heard some rumors float around before that they might try and resign him at the vet min. -
LJ
From his facebook last night it seems he is under the impression he is done as a Steeler. 10+ minimum is like $925,000 and the Steelers are having trouble getting money to the long term guys.Commander of Awesome;1101654 wrote:Are word on if the Steelers are going to try and resign him? I've heard some rumors float around before that they might try and resign him at the vet min. -
Commander of Awesome
Ah I see, they're pretty far over the cap. I wonder who will be next to get cut. Looking at the roster no one obvious is jumping out to me.LJ;1101660 wrote:From his facebook last night it seems he is under the impression he is done as a Steeler. 10+ minimum is like $925,000 and the Steelers are having trouble getting money to the long term guys. -
LJ
Yeah, unfortunately I think Hines was the "easy decision". There is talk here and there that they may have to let Wallace go too just because of the size of contract he deserves. That would be mega suck.Commander of Awesome;1101661 wrote:Ah I see, they're pretty far over the cap. I wonder who will be next to get cut. Looking at the roster no one obvious is jumping out to me. -
said_aouitaRGiii in a Browns uni with Hines as a Cleveland WR. Hines Ward can still block pretty good for sweep plays, I think?
imo- Keep playing as long as you can. It's nobodys say how long Hines should stay around. So what if he's not as good as he once was. If he's good enough to be in the NFL, keep playing!
T.O. in arena league I question more then Hines not retiring. -
Gblocki think he wants to keep playing and i dont blame him. i cant imagine he would play for baltimore or that they would want him. bengals makes more sense with their young recieving core and so much cap room, but after he broke dudes jaw a couple years ago i doubt they would want him. I cant see another team out of the division really appreciating his skills and wanting to sign him tho.
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BR1986FB
No thanks on Ward. Some guys are just better left as career Steelers.said_aouita;1101668 wrote:RGiii in a Browns uni with Hines as a Cleveland WR. Hines Ward can still block pretty good for sweep plays, I think?
imo- Keep playing as long as you can. It's nobodys say how long he stays around. So what if he's not as good as he once was, if he's good enough to play in the NFL, stay around.
T.O. in arena league I question more then Hines not retiring.
For others, what's the deal with their cap situation? I was under the impression with the purging & restructuring that they were now under the cap? -
Gblockcolbert said the other day we should be able to re-sign mike wallace due to restructuring of several deals including ben and woodley
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said_aouitaLike Gblock touched on- Hines Ward would be great for a young team. Young QB with some newer WR's= Ward fits.
His numbers were lower for the Steelers, does not mean he could not be a productive #2 or #3 receiver elsewhere.
I don't know if HW would even play for the Browns or maybe it would be extra motivation.....dude can still hit.
Would be fun.