Ward will retire a Steeler Today

[steelerkeylargo]

Presser this afternoon.

[Jooser]

Hines To Retire (???)

Presser coming soon................

Steelers plan Hines Ward press conference

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 20, 2012, 8:52 AM EDT
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced a press conference today with their all-time leading receiver, [URL="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/701/hines-ward"]Hines Ward[/URL]. Presumably, the announcement will be that Ward is retiring from the NFL.

Although there’s no official word on the 36-year-old Ward’s retirement, it’s hard to think of any other reason that Ward would be making any type of announcement.

The Steelers released Ward early this month, and he has drawn no interest at all in the free agent market. Ward had noticeably slowed down last season, catching just 46 passes for 381 yards, for an average of only 8.3 yards a catch.
Now he appears to have accepted that his career is over. It was a brilliant career that saw him collect 1,000 catches for 12,083 yards and 85 touchdowns, with four Pro Bowls, two Super Bowl rings and a Super Bowl MVP award.
If Ward has played his final game, he’ll be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.

[toddjammin]

Im glad Hines is going out this way and not playing for another team. Go out on a high note. Thanks for all you did Hines!!!!

[Jaxsontheman]

Steelers press conference with Hines Ward

The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced a press conference today with their all-time leading receiver, Hines Ward. Presumably, the announcement will be that Ward is retiring from the NFL.

Although there’s no official word on the 36-year-old Ward’s retirement, it’s hard to think of any other reason that Ward would be making any type of announcement.

The Steelers released Ward early this month, and he has drawn no interest at all in the free agent market. Ward had noticeably slowed down last season, catching just 46 passes for 381 yards, for an average of only 8.3 yards a catch.

Now he appears to have accepted that his career is over. It was a brilliant career that saw him collect 1,000 catches for 12,083 yards and 85 touchdowns, with four Pro Bowls, two Super Bowl rings and a Super Bowl MVP award.

If Ward has played his final game, he’ll be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.

[Shawn]

I doubt he had a choice. I can't imagine anyone picking him up.

[insanesteelersfan]

I think the true Haters out there will never give Hines the credit he deserves. Hines was always ALL Class. Always worked hard. Ended up with great Receiving stats yes. But he was easily the greatest single WR Blocker that EVER played the game. I mean the rules of the game were changed because of him. Hines IS...and SHOULD be a first Ballot Hall of famer.
And to see him NOT wear another teams uniform is one of the greatest things as a steelers fan that we will see.


Thanks Hines. God speed to you, and your family.

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

Thank God! I wanted to see that Smile one last time in Black & Yellow!

[Shawn]

Insane, I agree but I wish Ward would have retired because he wanted to retire a Steeler. Instead he will retire because he can't find a team to pick him up. That leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

[insanesteelersfan]

First off, I don't care how it happened. And second, IF we lose Wallace, and Cotchery, you could see Hines BACK in the Black & Gold.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Thank God! I wanted to see that Smile one last time in Black & Yellow!

Black and GOLD...I hate that [EMAIL="#&@%!^$"]#&@%!^$[/EMAIL] Wiz Khalifa!!!

[Shawn]

I'm sure some won't care. I would prefer to see our legends have a greater affinity for the Steelers organization than they do to playing grandpa ball with another team. But, that might be just me. And the thought of having Ward needing to play for us again is a scary thought. Ward is long past his prime. Starting he would be lucky to catch 40 balls.

[SteelBucks]

Black and GOLD...I hate that #&@%!^$ Wiz Khalifa!!!

I agree. (Why do I need 10 characters to post a reply? There.....that should do it.)

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

Black and GOLD...I hate that #&@%!^$ Wiz Khalifa!!!

lol
Black & yellow gold...Make everyone happy.

[grotonsteel]

First off, I don't care how it happened. And second, IF we lose Wallace, and Cotchery, you could see Hines BACK in the Black & Gold.

I only want to see Hines Ward as a WR coach. Steelers are in big trouble if Hines Ward is in game playing as a WR for black and gold.

[grotonsteel]

Hines IS...and SHOULD be a first Ballot Hall of famer.

Through my Black and Gold glasses i would say yes but no way he is first Ballot HOF. IMO Hines Ward is a borderline HOF player