The Steeles new number 1 team need heading into the off season just became Nose Tackle. The Steelers lost Casey Hampton to an ACL tear in the game against Denver. Now the report is that Chris Hoke is going to retire due to his injury. Steve McLendon has been a good spot player but he is not the answer.
Hoke retiring was expected. He had the neck injury and had not returned all season. He is over 10 years in the league and is ready to retire. Hoke was a great back up for the Steelers and will be missed.
What was not expected was the loss of Casey Hampton. If it is an ACL tear, which they do not report ACL unless it is torn so it most likely is, then Hampton is on his way to retirement as well. Casey will be 35 before the start of next season. He suffered an injury that takes 9-12 months to heal on someone who is not putting 350 lbs of pressure on a knee every time he steps. We all have seen it takes 2 full years to get back to full strength on an ACL. Casey does not have t...
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