When you think of the Pittsburgh Steelers, you think of Hines Ward. He’s the player who most epitomized the toughness and the attitude that the Steelers bring the the game each week. But that time has come to an end. Hines Ward has been released by the Steelers.
“Hines has been an integral part of our success since we drafted him in 1998,” said Art Rooney II, the president of the Steelers, “and we will forever be grateful for what he has helped us achieve.”
While it’s not a shock that Ward has been released, it’s sad to see an end of an era. Since 1999, Ward has had at least 46 catches in each season.
But in the last two years, Ward’s production has slipped. After totally 1,167 receiving yards in 2009, he had only 1,136 yards in the previous two seasons.
Going forward, expect the Steelers to build around their stable of young receivers that includes Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders.
Hines Ward is a Steeler no more (Image: TSN.ca)
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“Hines has been an integral part of our success since we drafted him in 1998,” said Art Rooney II, the president of the Steelers, “and we will forever be grateful for what he has helped us achieve.”
While it’s not a shock that Ward has been released, it’s sad to see an end of an era. Since 1999, Ward has had at least 46 catches in each season.
But in the last two years, Ward’s production has slipped. After totally 1,167 receiving yards in 2009, he had only 1,136 yards in the previous two seasons.
Going forward, expect the Steelers to build around their stable of young receivers that includes Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders.
Post from: EveryJoe