LJ
Posts: 16,351
Feb 29, 2012 7:13pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/29/steelers-announce-they-will-release-hines-ward/
Sad, but saw it coming.
Sad, but saw it coming.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Feb 29, 2012 7:39pm
Agreed. Thanks for the memories, #86.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Feb 29, 2012 7:43pm
he needs to retire. I hate athletes that hang on too long and go to another team to wither away.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Feb 29, 2012 7:44pm
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
Posts: 14,632
Feb 29, 2012 9:05pm
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_17
Posts: 3,023
Feb 29, 2012 10:56pm
fuck hines ward. glad i don't have to see his douche bag ass smile anymore.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Feb 29, 2012 11:58pm
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.
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sjmvsfscs08
Posts: 2,963
Mar 1, 2012 12:11am
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.
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Thinthickbigred
Posts: 4,148
Mar 1, 2012 1:01am
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
hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
Mar 1, 2012 1:05am
Thinthickbigred;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?
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I Am Ahab
Posts: 478
Mar 1, 2012 1:18am
Old and slow. The real question is, why WOULD any team pick him up and waste the money. Buh-bye Whines.
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Mar 1, 2012 2:30am
Thank 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.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Mar 1, 2012 7:09am
It took 11 posts for someone to call him "Whines".....crazy
ichsnjb
Posts: 285
Mar 1, 2012 7:32am
Worst case scenario for Steelers fans:
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Mar 1, 2012 7:33am
Will 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.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Mar 1, 2012 7:55am
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.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 1, 2012 7:57am
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
Posts: 16,351
Mar 1, 2012 7:58am
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
Posts: 23,151
Mar 1, 2012 7:59am
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
Posts: 16,351
Mar 1, 2012 8:01am
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_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Mar 1, 2012 8:08am
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 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.
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.
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Gblock
Mar 1, 2012 8:10am
i 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
Posts: 24,104
Mar 1, 2012 8:12am
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?
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Gblock
Mar 1, 2012 8:18am
colbert said the other day we should be able to re-sign mike wallace due to restructuring of several deals including ben and woodley
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Mar 1, 2012 8:24am
Like 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.
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.