Ward's Last Home Game...

[TampaSteelGirl]

I hope he comes back at least 1 more year!!!

[Goodfrom55]

I hope he comes back at least 1 more year!!!

Agreed. But to do so, Hines will have to restructure his contract. He's due to make over 4 mill in 2012.

[BlacknGold Bleeder]

Ben threw the ball what 44 times last night,,,not one to Hines.I love Hines and all he has given the STEELERS,but with him not even getting a look last night I don't think he has much of a chance.

I clearly think he is able to get 9 catches,because of that dam bubble screen they love to throw BUT he must have pissed in BA cornflakes or something because he ain't even getting a look.

[coldrolled]

Agreed. But to do so, Hines will have to restructure his contract. He's due to make over 4 mill in 2012.

We need to sign cotch for 4 years.

[Callax]

I am a MASSIVE Hines Ward fan... I have said he is not the most physically gifted WR, but he has gotten the most out of his skills. He is and always will be a hard worker that will find ways to beat you....

Having said that, I highly doubt he will get 9 receptions unless it is a blowout early and they throw him on every pass play.
He will most likely get a total of 7 catches over the next 2 games..leaving him short.
I also believe that Cotchery should be resigned as Hines' successor, NOT EVER HIS REPLACEMENT!!!
Hines will come back and the Steelers will ask him for a rework of his contract. They will not pay him 4 million outright for him to be the 4th or 5th wr.
This pains me to write this, but he is not the player he was just 2 years ago....
Hines is my favorite, hard work brains and phycho mentality to play 110% every play!

[Goodfrom55]

We need to sign cotch for 4 years.

Yessir. He bring a toughness to the team that Hines is "leaving behind". Competitor, not selfish, good locker room guy.

Maybe the Steelers will hire Hines as the WR coach next year - partially joking here.

[StillersSound]

We need to sign cotch for 4 years.

Yep! Love Hines but I don't like the way he ended his career. Dancing with the stars, dui, etc. Seems like he got a little selfish this year too, didn't see that smile when he was on the sidelines and Cotchery was in. I think Cotchery gave us a better chance to win.

I do see him getting his 9 catches at home against the Lambs

[CowherPower]

I think Cotchery gets a new deal if he wants it next year. He may want to go somewhere else to get more playing time but I'd love to see him back.

As for Hines, this is his swan song in 2011, get him his record!

[SteelerJay]

I love ward, he was a true die hard steeler, he gave his all in my eyes when he was out on the grid iron.

But his time is done there is no point honestly in him playing... What to maybe get 1-2 catches at most every other week? if that!

ward is a great steeler and he will be remembered by that and die a steeler forever.

BUT there is no way he gets 9 catches

[connecticutsteel]

they will restructure the remaining 2 yrs and he will play them out.Cothery will resign reguardless of playing time. He could have signed with theRavens and got more playing time he said he signed cause Tomlin was the Head Coach and cause there is a chance every year to play ion the super bowl