Steelers move to address leadership void after losing Farrior, Ward
Leadership was taken into account before the Steelers cut captains James Farrior and Hines Ward, as well as Aaron Smith. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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Hines Ward announces retirement: “I will remain a Steeler for life”
A tearful Hines Ward announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, saying that while he considered trying to sign on with another team after he was released by the Steelers, he decided he just couldn’t see himself ever putting on another team’s jersey. “You guys meant the world to me,” Ward told Steelers fans.……
Hines Ward Retires After 14 Seasons
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Hines Ward’s time with the Pittsburgh Steelers came to an end in February. His time in the National Football League came to an end on Tuesday, when Ward announced his retirement. Ward made the announcement during a press conference at noon. Ward was visibly emotional during the announcement and paused several times…
Labriola on Hines Ward
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** At a glance, it seemed to be nothing more than the normal lunch time at the Steelers’ practice facility. Based on what then happened about five hours later on that late February day, based on what … Source: Pittsburgh Steelers : News Shop…
Ward Does it Right; Announces He’s Retiring as a Steeler
A move that probably was the right thing in the long run, Hines Ward today announced he is retiring from the NFL. “I am truly blessed. I have accomplished all I have set out for and more,” Ward said. “There’s only one thing I love more than the game and that’s Steeler Nation,” Ward said,…
Hall Of Fame Debate Begins For Hines Ward
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For the next five years, the debate will begin. Is Hines Ward a hall of famer? The answer will be eventually, yes, but first ballot – probably not. However, there are a lot of reasons why a first ballot nomination…
Jerome Bettis Wishes Hines Ward The Best
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) — Former Steelers RB Jerome Bettis chats with Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan. Bettis was one of Hines Ward’s mentors during his career, and was one of Ward’s confidants that helped make his decision to retire. The Bus reveals the advice that he gave Hines, reacts to the losses of…
Bengals’ Chris Crocker glad to see “dirty player” Hines Ward retire
Bengals safety Chris Crocker will not be sending a bouquet to longtime Steelers receiver Hines Ward, who announced his retirement on Tuesday. Crocker played against Ward many times and told Bengals.com that he doesn’t appreciate the way Ward would blindside vulnerable opponents with hard hits that go beyond the bounds of fair play. “He tried……
Ward thinks Wallace should stay in Pittsburgh
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** The Steelers didn’t want to pay Hines Ward $ 4 million to play for the team in 2012. Heck, they didn’t even want to pay him the minimum salary of $ 925,000 with a $ 540,000 cap hit. But they may want to…
Hines Ward Career Highlights
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