Villanueva

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Never missed a snap all season.

[Oviedo]

He is an Army Ranger. What else would you expect? Lives by the Ranger Creed

Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esprit_de_corps) of the Rangers.

Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.

Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some.

Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.

Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.

Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor.Rangers Lead The Way!!!

[squidkid]

pay the man

[phillyesq]

pay the man

If there is ever somebody that you want to see get paid, it's AV.

[squidkid]

If there is ever somebody that you want to see get paid, it's AV.

agreed....

[SteelerMaine83]

My favorite player in the league.

[Djfan]

We are super lucky to have him.

[feltdizz]

If there is ever somebody that you want to see get paid, it's AV.

how much is he worth?

[RuthlessBurgher]

how much is he worth?

So far, he's made $960K in his 2 years in Pittsburgh. As an exclusive rights free agent, he'll likely get a contract similar to what we gave Xavier Grimble for 2017. Still another year or two away from getting a payday.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Steelers' Villanueva's reunion with interpreter to be featured on ESPN
JOE RUTTER Friday Feb. 10, 2017, 2:39 p.m.

Former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva of the Pittsburgh Steelers reconnects with Mohammad Arif Azimi, who served as his interpreter in Afghanistan. The story of their friendship will be featured on ESPN SportsCenter this weekend.
Updated 23 hours ago
Alejandro Villanueva's bond he forged with an Afghan interpreter will get some national attention Saturday night.

The Steelers starting left tackle and former Army Ranger reunited with Mohammad Arif Azimi last week in Houston during Super Bowl festivities, and ESPN reporter Ashley Fox chronicled the visit, which will be shown on SC Featured during the 11 p.m. edition of SportsCenter on Saturday night.

The story also will be rebroadcast Sunday during SportsCenter.

During his three tours of Afghanistan, Villanueva formed a friendship with Azimi, his interpreter.

According to an ESPN press release, Villanueva helped Azimi, whose life was in danger for assisting U.S. soldiers, immigrate to the U.S. 16 months ago on a special immigrant visa.

Until last week's visit in Houston, Villanueva had not seen Azimi since 2012.

“He was going to see him for the first time since they served together in Afghanistan, and he asked me if I wanted to go,” Fox said in the release. “It was a total no-brainer to say yes.”

[feltdizz]

So far, he's made $960K in his 2 years in Pittsburgh. As an exclusive rights free agent, he'll likely get a contract similar to what we gave Xavier Grimble for 2017. Still another year or two away from getting a payday.

Wow... that's peanuts for his position and production.

[NorthCoast]

Guy makes less than Ryan Harris and that's a crime.

If there was a guy you want to rain money on, it's AV.

[Shawn]

I know AV is a terrific guy and a heart warming story. But, the pay reflected where he was at in his career and skill at the time. He just wasn't a very good LT when he first started. He has grown astronomically in his skill in the last year. Under Munchak he has become a very solid LT. He isn't a great LT but he is good. If I were the Steelers I would put him under a new long term contract. Because I have a feeling he will have a Pro Bowl year next year. Sign him to a solid long term contract that has his family set for life but doesn't break the bank.

[Oviedo]

I'd sign him for $10-12M over 4 years. That's still a bargain for a player who doesn't miss games and has his upside.

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Pay the man.