OK everyone....Hines Ward is one of the most consistent wideouts in the game...how many receivers going into 2007 are looking for their 7th straight season of at least 975 yards? Hines Ward is...how many are considered the greatest blocking receiver of his generation, or have gone to 4 straight probowls, or have a Superbowl MVP? Hines Ward does...
BUT...since Pittsburgh is a winning, run-oriented franchise, who usually shuts down the passing attack halfway through the 3rd quarter to bleed the clock, Hines Ward loses 200 or 300 receiving yards each year, that pass-oriented offenses, like the Colts or the Rams receivers, don't lose.
Do you think the Hall Of Fame will REALIZE, that receiving for 900 yards in Pittsburgh, is like receiving for 1,200 in some cities? Plus, Harrison/Wayne/Bruce/Holt/Owens/etc played most of their careers inside, or fairweather towns. Hines has to snag balls in 10 degree snowstorms! Will the Hall realize he's disadvantaged statistically where he plays?
2007-10-25
19:37:22
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