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Hines Ward Says Santonio Holmes Trade Will Hurt The Steelers
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As far as the Steelers are concerned, Santonio Holmes is gone but definitely not forgotten. The big-play wideout and Super Bowl XLIII MVP was acquired by the Jets in the offseason at the fire-sale price of a fifth-round pick after the Steelers tired of Holmes' off-field incidents. Pittsburgh opened training camp yesterday, and receiver Hines Ward said Holmes' departure was both unfortunate and potentially harmful to the Steelers' playoff chances. "I just hate that it had to end on that note," Ward said of Holmes' unceremonious trade to the Jets. "He's still a great talent and a great kid who got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. He made some bad decisions, but what player doesn't?" Holmes will miss the first four regular-season games for the Jets, and Ward is convinced that will change Holmes' attitude. "I think that, by ending the way it did, it's a humbling experience for him," Ward said. "It let Santonio know that you're never bigger than the game. I think he's a changed guy, and I look for him to have a productive career."

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Well it certainly doesn't help, but It can be overcome.
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Wallace has the potential to fill that spot and more. He's bigger, faster and stronger than Holmes. Having said that...yeah, of course losing Holmes hurts. It'd be nice to have a bigger, faster and stronger 3rd WR.
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obviously holmes will need to be replaced but i don't disagree with the move the steelers made.

on a related note: i've always liked how ward plays on the field but sometimes i wish he would just shut his fucking mouth and keep his opinions to himself. i don't know if the guy is just an attention whore and says controversial shit to be in the news or what but so much of what he says is unnecessary and doesn't do any good for anyone.
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He said it was potentially harmful. As losing a top-player on any team would be. He's not really saying anything we all didn't know already. But yeah Captain...you're right. He should keep his mouth shut. But he is one of the leaders on the team so he's a go to guy for the media.
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on a related note: i've always liked how ward plays on the field but sometimes i wish he would just shut his fucking mouth and keep his opinions to himself. i don't know if the guy is just an attention whore and says controversial shit to be in the news or what but so much of what he says is unnecessary and doesn't do any good for anyone.
Maybe Ward prepares on his life after football, as the Steelers spokesman
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Maybe Ward prepares on his life after football, as the Steelers spokesman
i could definitely see ward being an interesting analyst .......... he just says whatever is on his mind .......
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He did attend the NFL's Media Boot Camp this past summer...
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what isn't always helpful
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