Ward open to pay cut in Pittsburgh

Rerun...

its fine with him because he relizes he's a non-factor on the feild

A team player fer sure.

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 08:39 AM ET  01.12 by S DOT HITS DA SPOT

A team player fer sure.

He can see the writing on the wall. He has no choice if he wants to stay there, I suspect they move on and get younger.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:41 AM ET  01.12 by 50yearfan

He can see the writing on the wall. He has no choice if he wants to stay there, I suspect they move on and get younger.

True. He is a good mentor for the younger recievers though. He'll probably be cut at the end of the season if he doen't retire first.

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Originally posted 08:19 AM ET  01.12 by HILLBILLY

its fine with him because he relizes he's a non-factor on the feild

Exactly....He's already been reduced to their 4th option with the presence of Wallace, Brown, and Sanders. Hell, I would be okay with it too if I'm just filing my nails on the bench every Sunday while the game's being played..

I'll say this... in 3rd & Long situations when you need a guy across the middle you can trust, Ward is the man.

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 08:19 AM ET  01.12 by HILLBILLY

its fine with him because he relizes he's a non-factor on the feild

+1

Good for him.. start mentoring the other recievers and ride the bench.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:41 AM ET  01.12 by 50yearfan

He can see the writing on the wall. He has no choice if he wants to stay there, I suspect they move on and get younger.

The entire Steeler squad LOOKED old and tired. They need some ute's


.... Pardon me Mr. Gambini; did you say ute's?...

That's my favorite line from "My cousin Vinny". Classic...

Ward was Ben's security blanket for a long time. If he wants to stick around and he's willing to take reductions in salary and role, why not keep him? He's fine as a fourth receiver.

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 09:06 AM ET  01.12 by Otis B. Driftwood

I'll say this... in 3rd & Long situations when you need a guy across the middle you can trust, Ward is the man.

He would look real good in Tennessee's puke blue uniforms.....

Tough call. Hard worker, solid slot receiver, but at some point everybody gets old.

Sometimes it's better to walk off to cheers than to be rolled off to sirens, too.

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 08:39 AM ET  01.12 by S DOT HITS DA SPOT

A team player fer sure.

A dying breed.

QUOTE(#13):

Originally posted 09:23 AM ET  01.12 by Debbie Does

Tough call. Hard worker, solid slot receiver, but at some point everybody gets old.Sometimes it's better to walk off to cheers than to be rolled off to sirens, too.

Good point.

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 09:19 AM ET  01.12 by Devi8ed

Ward was Ben's security blanket for a long time. If he wants to stick around and he's willing to take reductions in salary and role, why not keep him? He's fine as a fourth receiver.

But the Steelers seem to know when it is time to cut a veteran loose.
He will be 36 years old in March. Add in some injury issues and they will move on.

What more does he want? They already named the field after him.

QUOTE(#12):

Originally posted 09:21 AM ET  01.12 by Commodore Fan

He would look real good in Tennessee's puke blue uniforms.....

next years Derrick Mason.

QUOTE(#18):

Originally posted 09:27 AM ET  01.12 by 50yearfan

next years Derrick Mason.

Yes sir but he would be a welcome mentor for what passes as a receiving corp in Nashville.

I'm a ravens fan, but I have a high level of respect for Hines Ward. Team player, hope he stays with the Steelers or retires in the black and yellow.