Hines Ward caught more passes for more yards and more touchdowns than anyone in Steelers history and introduced the devastating wide receiver block -- almost always delivered with a smile on his face -- to the modern National Football League.
Wednesday, the Steelers delivered the toughest body-blow to Mr. Ward's 14-year career when they announced their plans to release him, without ever asking him to take a pay cut. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12061/1213661-66-0.stm#ixzz1ntQbrdLH
Shacks' Take: This shows two parts of pro sports that are hard to stomach for fans of a team and a loyal player. Seeing the Steelers cut one of the greatest players of their recent successes is a sad end for someone you instantly think of when you recall the team in Black and Gold. But watching Ward play as a shadow of the force he once was in any other uniform would be just as sad. You always hope cornerstone players can finish their careers on their own terms with the franchise they are associated with, but this is a harsh reminder, storybook endings are rare in modern sports
No comments:
Post a Comment