Steelers Hines Ward Jaw-Dropping "I'll Pay The Fine" 2009 Response Was First Sign Of Coming Rebellion Against The NFL

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are a beloved cornerstone franchise with a zealous fan base. The Rooney family has been at the forefront of important changes to NFL hiring practices. They put their money where their mouth was by hiring Mike Tomlin when he demonstrated he was the best man to succeed Bill Cowher 16 years ago. The Steelers and their players are also renegades who have repeatedly defied the NFL when they have disagreed with league policy.

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[warriors42]

ward was one of the toughest if not the toughest receivers to ever play the game. missed him the day he left and still miss him today. I really hope he gets his gold jacket sooner than later.

 

[Drink IRON City]

ward was one of the toughest if not the toughest receivers to ever play the game. missed him the day he left and still miss him today. I really hope he gets his gold jacket sooner than later.

EXCELLENT post warriors42.

Hines was a very talented and special player. There were many great players in his time here and he carved out a “notice me” in his blocking style and tough-ness.

He fit right in with the toughness of STEELERS football.

Need more of that attitude on this current team.


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[Drink IRON City]

The league didn’t just fine STEELERS players, they took to tuning the officiating against them to a new level. The “Rog” made it his personal attach once the CBA was voted against by the STEELERS.

It was a ****-ed up situation in regards to fairness and the STEELERS getting penalized.

Our OL was the least penalized in the NFL, then suddenly they were the MOST penalized……… how did that occur??

That whole era of pussification was surrounded by the cheating ****-ers and **** prick t*mmyb*y’s favorability and special treatment……..

****, this areticle got me wanting to get the

RED
HOT
POKER

out and give the “Rog” and all cheatriots everything affiliated,……… a free ride on it…..


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[SteelerFan448]

Ward was one of the faces of the franchise. You cannot tell the story of the NFL without talking about Hines Ward during his playing days and combined with his regular season, and especially postseason, production he should be in the Hall of Fame. Definition of a physical tone setter on offense.

 

[warriors42]

Ward was one of the faces of the franchise. You cannot tell the story of the NFL without talking about Hines Ward during his playing days and combined with his regular season, and especially postseason, production he should be in the Hall of Fame. Definition of a physical tone setter on offense.

people tend to forget that everything he accomplished he did with out an ACL in his right knee. the man was nothing short of amazing to watch. when a receiver makes line backers and DBs nervous and want to know where you are on every play.. well you that guy deserves a gold jacket.

 

[Drink IRON City]

He bent people BACKWARDS…………………..

Any questions….?


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[Drink IRON City]

I think Ed Reed is still trying to ask his question………

WTF just hit me…….. ?

He thinks he’s still playing that6 same game…………..


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[Steelr4evr]

I love that Ward was only a Steeler and to me the very definition of what one is. Mr.Ward could have played with those guys in the 70's and fit right in.

I want to see Ward and L.C.Greenwood in the HOF soon.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I love that Ward was only a Steeler and to me the very definition of what one is. Mr.Ward could have played with those guys in the 70's and fit right in.

I want to see Ward and L.C.Greenwood in the HOF soon.

MOST certainly !!

I wonder if it’s a “to many STEELERS in the hall” syndrome holding them out ?


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[Steelr4evr]

MOST certainly !!

I wonder if it’s a “to many STEELERS in the hall” syndrome holding them out ?


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