All I know is he caught 1, passes for a load of yards and was a big part of winning us two Super Bowls. I admit that I usually see things from a black and gold prospective. But you know what, the Steelers have been fun to cheer for since I was a kid and they have six Championships to show for it. Hines will be missed!!!! Ohiodeclan : Ward was the dirtiest player on a team with a long history of dirty players. He wasn't dirty and played within the rules.
The only questionable hit I ever saw him make was on Rivers a couple years back. It was a bit high, but clean. He just didn't see it coming. He should be a Hall of Famer. I'm a browns fan, glad to see him retire. I never saw him as dirty, but definitely intense and physical. Bob from Winston Salem, N. Ward ended Keith Rivers ' rookie season with an unnecessary play. The play is going out of bounds, Rivers is at jogging speed trailing the play, Ward lines him up and lays him out breaking his jaw in two places.
Ward plays hard, big deal. See Jared Allen and Troy Polomalu made the top ten too. Sounds like some of the leagues best are hated for playing hard nose. So let me get this right. SI does a poll, of only players, during training camp, and then they do an article about it? Sounds like something National Enquirer might do. Not exactly scientific. But after reading that Troy was actually on the list, I think the players and how many are still on NFL rosters?
I think SI should release the names of who was polled and who they voted for. Now THAT would make a great story. As a Steeler fan I have watched Hines play every game since he joined the team. He is clearly a hard hitter and aggressive, but dirty?
Considering his career overall, I would say absolutely no way. I am glad he is on my team, and if he was on yours, you would love him. A WR is considered to be the dirtiest palyer in the league? Sounds like a compliment. It says I have to register when I am already logged in. I have to log out and log back in for it to work. Anyone else having this problem? Anyone who has played football before and did not try to put someone on their ass while doing it was playing the wrong sport. Yes, Hines is and The Steelers love it.
Do they not believe their players? Whats the problem with that? The rest of the nation that voted him the dirtiest player is wrong, and as usual, Steelers fans are right. He is definitely a great player. Why do you care? Steelers are a very successful team, so calm down. Rivers was trying to tackle the ball carrier.
Was Ward supposed to stand there and watch him do it? Quite a few current or past All-Pro players on the list. Hate Ward, for nor particular reason, but always liked his attitude. He is almost always smiling and enjoying himself. Or making funny comments. Wick… Agreed! Not a Steelers fan, but I am a Hines Ward fan. He is a man amongst a bunch of whiny, me-first boys! Think of the YAC he could have racked up if he would actually look to break a tackle.
Love to watch Hines play. Steeler nation should love this guy, I know I would if he was a Colt. Agreed SteelCurtnDee , We dont care, We as Steeler fans love this guy, the linebackers maybe need to learn to take a hit. Palmer09, you got it!
Finally, you understand what is really going on with us Steeler fans and the team! We are always right and everyone is always wrong. Give me a break. You dope. Ward hits hard and plays with enthusiasm. He is old school. You would love to have him on your team. Get over it. Do you stupid steeler fans even watch the games! When ward put the block on rivers, he led with his helmet. When you do that, yes, it is dirty. There is no doubt in my mind that Ward is the best blocking WR ever to play, but to that sort of thing on a consistent basis, would entitle him to the dirtiest player award.
Boy, this is funny! The douible standard is amazing.. The only reason SteelCurtnDee and other steeler fans were the first ones to post is because we know this story will bring the Steeler haters out of the woodwork. I agree with holeinone09 who said it sounds more like it was a poll where the players were asked who are you most afraid to get hit by, and then they just changed the title of the poll around to make the story juicier and build more angst towards the Steelers.
Good job Hines. Keep up the great work. You will be enshrined some day. Pervy… love your post. Palmer Where am I defending him? There is hope. I can see many reasons why people would hate Hines. I know I would if he didnt play for Pittsburgh. TP7 — you better recognize and respect. Hines Ward is my favorite wide receiver to watch play since Michael Irvin was in the league. While I believe Irvin to have set the modern day standard when it comes to physical play from the wide receiver position…Ward definitely continues that tradition.
Well, it looks to me as though most of these posts are Pro-Hines, even from non-Steeler fans. That shows a lot of character guys and I commend you for that. At least you can see that he is a hard hitting player and is arguably the best position player in the league. Steeler haters, quit hatin just for the sake of hatin. Of course the defensive guys are gonna say Hines is a cheap shot guy. What defensive player wants to admit he got knocked out by a little wide receiver?
Hines just plays the game man. Football is just like boxing, you got to protect yourself at all times. You play the game to win right?
Is he just supposed to let the defense have their way with him? I hope he passes his playing style on to the other receivers. I seem to remember Limus Sweed knocking someone out earlier in the year.
Keep up the good work Hines. Steeler Nation for Ever!!!! The Steelers are the premiere team in the NFL, and they have tough, hard-nosed premeire players. Where are all the sissy Raven fans? The longtime veteran loved to block opponents with the now outlawed blindside block, leading to several potential injuries.
His most notorious of such blocks came on former Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers, whose jaw Ward broke in Rivers missed the rest of the season from the block. In , he was suspended for violating the NFL performance-enhancing drug policy after he tested positive for anabolic steroid nandrolone. Like Ward before him, Merriman had a new rule created in his name, which stated any player who tested positive for steroids could not be voted to the Pro Bowl or receive any performance-based awards in the year they tested positive.
When you have a new rule made in your name because of dirty actions like this, you simply must make this list. Jones may have paved the way for dirty players in the NFL.
He certainly paved the way for sacks to be considered a statistic. In fact, the Rams legend tallied quarterback takedowns before they were even a quantified stat. But sacks are counted now. What are not are dirty plays, of which Jones had many as well. It worked in helping him sack the opposing quarterback, and also for ranking him on the list of the dirtiest players in NFL history.
While crack cocaine and underage prostitutes proved his undoing off the field, his violent playing style earned him his reputation on it. But his repeated hits that injured players in gruesome fashion and his multiple failed drug tests as a player still make him one of the dirtiest players ever as well. Smith is a decorated receiver who has the eighth-most receiving yards in NFL history with 14, and the 12th-most receptions with 1, He was hard-nosed receiver who finished with a great career.
But he was also known for being a hothead, which led to some undesirable consequences. For example, he got into a fight with then-teammate Anthony Bright before the season, breaking his orbital bone. He deserved every bit of his Hall of Fame status. Greene was known for a raging temper. His style of play was focused on making his opponents fear him, and they did. For example, he once kicked an opposing player in the junk as they lay on the ground, punched a Denver Bronco, and spit in the direction of famed Minnesota Viking Fran Tarkenton.
Meriweather was a dangerous safety who played with no regard for other players. Later in his career when he signed with the Washington Redskins, he was suspended for two games after illegal hits on Chicago Bears Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery. You just have to go low now, man. He was one of the best cornerbacks in the league during his prime. But he was also known for his brash, over-the-top style.
He was also suspended for using Adderall during the season, which he later appealed. And of course, who could forget his legendary rant after the Seahawks beat the 49ers in the NFC title game. He stopped receiver Michael Crabtree, made a choke gesture at Colin Kaepernick, and uncorked this gem to interviewer Erin Andrews:.
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