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Polamalu thinks about 'the end' all the time
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08:03 AM ET 05.24 | Guess who showed up somewhat unexpectedly. Troy Polamalu often doesn't show up for these things, yet he surprised many with an appearance Tuesday at the Steelers' first spring practice, or organized team activity. He pledged to do so for the remainder of them, right through the June 12-14 required minicamp. After all, he won't have many more springs to take advantage of them. At 31, Polamalu is now an elder on a defense that quickly turned younger when the Turk knocked on several veterans' doors early this year. [In Baltimore, Ed Reed] said he's "not 100 percent committed" to playing this year. Polamalu says he is committed to playing, but he cannot say for how long. He said he thinks about the end "all the time."
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As one of those hard-hitting, physical guys, you have to wonder how many concussions and sub-concussions he's given himself. This is something that has to be playing with the minds of a lot of veterans these days.
RIP, Junior Seau. Your untimely passing may save others from the same fate.
Debbie Does
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It's near buddy.
Robataille
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Hang around long enough to get one more ring Troy
Mr Steeler
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I guarantee he plays another 4 years , he ain't quitting
Brooklyn Brawler
Dallas, TX
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Troy is as tough as they come. Ed Reed is a diva about whether or not he'll retire and how concerned he is about his health, but when Troy says he's thinking of retiring, the man is seriously thinking of retiring.
DarkArmadillo
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Agreed. One of the great ones and a class act as well.
Regarding Ed Reed, I think he's a phenom but can't stand a player saying "not committed". Regardless of health, you can be mentally committed. Reminiscent of Favre.
Lightly Salted Nuts
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At least!!!!!
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Sand Patch, PA
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Nice Avatar Brawler!!!!!
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And the Steelers, quietly and efficiently, turn their roster over and remain a quality team.
50yearfan
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As a football fan from New England, I love my Pats, but I will respect any team that puts a quality product on the field year after year. We play the Steelers almost every year, and it's a great rivalry because they always come to play. Contrast that to our more local rivalry. The Jets Suck!
Debbie Does
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As a Browns fan I as well hate the $tealer$ but TP's a helluva football player.
Wamu
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We'll see if that's the case this coming season. I still think they are getting older vice younger.
Whitey0302
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Troy will do the right thing for the team and himself, you can count on that.
Mangler.
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You want that mix. The worst thing you can do is be all young or all old. Teams that keep and start most of their draft picks are the lousy teams.
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