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Ward’s return in 2012 has mixed reactions from fans

Found February 16, 2012 on Steelers Depot: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Ultimately, it may be the salary cap,  salary restructuring or just simply an assessment that the team needs to move on that decides Hines Ward's fate and whether he will remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers and retire as a member of the team.  A lot of analysis around the league and media circles has gone into how, even if he were to remain with the team, he'd be relegated to the position of a receiver on the special teams.  The fact that Steelers fans love the play and service Ward has given to the Steelers has never been in doubt.  The discussion, however, has divided fans into two very distinct Read more [...]
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  • No issue, They went out of their way for you to get the record because thats all you whined about to the media. Now its time to go off into the sunset. Even if someone signs Mike Wallace your time has come and its time to move on. I love Hines and I'd rather not see him get any more concussions or fire up the Ravens because they enjoy knocking you out. Please retire before you get released.
    by Jollyrob68   February 16, 2012   Reply    
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