Ben pay's tribute to Ward

***Bayz101*** · 03-01-2012, 02:12 PM

Ben Roethlisberger remember stepping into the huddle in his first year as a starting NFL quarterback.

“He was Hines Ward, one of the best receivers in the game. I got a chance to be in the huddle with him and Jerome Bettis. He made me better. It didn’t matter if I threw a good ball or a bad ball, 99 percent of the time he’d catch it, whether it was with one hand, off a helmet, or off a defender. He made me a much better quarterback and player,” Roethlisberger told Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Roethlisberger called Ward Wednesday night to thank him, and left a message on Ward’s voicemail. He said that Ward will always be a Steeler, no matter what happens in 2012.

Read more: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...cotchery-back/

***Bayz101*** · 03-01-2012, 02:14 PM

I like what Ben says of Cotchery, and it matches my previous thoughts of him. Cotch is a lockeroom leader and veteran. We need to get him back.

StainlessStill · 03-01-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bayz101

I like what Ben says of Cotchery, and it matches my previous thoughts of him. Cotch is a lockeroom leader and veteran. We need to get him back.

100% agreed. Ben said it all with his actions on how much he liked Cotchery when he got him his first T.D in Cincy last season. Ben started dancing around like a 10 year old all over again. The media asked him why he got so excited and he said "I don't know, I guess I was just glad to give Cotch his first T.D" or somewhere along those lines.

Ben likes him and word has it Cotchery has had "productive" talks as of today. Good news!

***Bayz101*** · 03-01-2012, 02:40 PM

I sure hope we ink him. He's already said he wants a long-term deal, and that will require some more cap room. Expect to lose some more veterans in the coming days.

tanda10506 · 03-01-2012, 02:50 PM

IMO Cotchery is a must sign now. Wallace may not be here, Sanders is always injured, Ward is gone.

stb_steeler · 03-01-2012, 04:45 PM

Im glad Ben finally called Hines.... Was beginning to wonder when the Ben wont contact Hines thread was gonna start.....

GMU Steeler · 03-01-2012, 04:56 PM

It always felt in the past whenever we needed a first down there was Hines with the catch and smile. I always got a kick of hearing other teams whine about him because you know they would have loved to had him. Hines will be missed but certainly not forgotten by this fan.

Sixburgher · 03-01-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tanda10506

Sanders is always injured

Why is it that every time a young player sustains an injury, they're immediately labeled as "injury prone"?

MasterOfPuppets · 03-01-2012, 05:36 PM

FrancoLambert · 03-01-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tanda10506

IMO Cotchery is a must sign now. Wallace may not be here, Sanders is always injured, Ward is gone.

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Couldn't agree with you more.
Cotch is a solid WR. Not spectacular but generally dependable and a team guy.
He would improve the WR depth chart on most if not all teams.

03-01-2012, 02:12 PM	#1
*Bayz101* Renegade Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mansfield Posts: 5,500 Gender: Male Member Number: 18856 Thanks: 131 Thanked 329 Times in 213 Posts	Ben pay's tribute to Ward Ben Roethlisberger remember stepping into the huddle in his first year as a starting NFL quarterback. “He was Hines Ward, one of the best receivers in the game. I got a chance to be in the huddle with him and Jerome Bettis. He made me better. It didn’t matter if I threw a good ball or a bad ball, 99 percent of the time he’d catch it, whether it was with one hand, off a helmet, or off a defender. He made me a much better quarterback and player,” Roethlisberger told Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Roethlisberger called Ward Wednesday night to thank him, and left a message on Ward’s voicemail. He said that Ward will always be a Steeler, no matter what happens in 2012. Read more: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...cotchery-back/ __________________ "Either you're playing dumb, or it's not an act". -Judge Judy www.facebook.com/surgemovement

03-01-2012, 02:14 PM	#2
*Bayz101* Renegade Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mansfield Posts: 5,500 Gender: Male Member Number: 18856 Thanks: 131 Thanked 329 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Ben pay's tribute to Ward I like what Ben says of Cotchery, and it matches my previous thoughts of him. Cotch is a lockeroom leader and veteran. We need to get him back. __________________ "Either you're playing dumb, or it's not an act". -Judge Judy www.facebook.com/surgemovement

03-01-2012, 02:40 PM	#4
*Bayz101* Renegade Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mansfield Posts: 5,500 Gender: Male Member Number: 18856 Thanks: 131 Thanked 329 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Ben pay's tribute to Ward I sure hope we ink him. He's already said he wants a long-term deal, and that will require some more cap room. Expect to lose some more veterans in the coming days. __________________ "Either you're playing dumb, or it's not an act". -Judge Judy www.facebook.com/surgemovement

03-01-2012, 02:50 PM	#5
tanda10506 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phelan, CA Posts: 1,768 Gender: Male Member Number: 17319 Thanks: 92 Thanked 47 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Ben pay's tribute to Ward IMO Cotchery is a must sign now. Wallace may not be here, Sanders is always injured, Ward is gone.

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GMU Steeler Team President Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,292 Member Number: 16173 Thanks: 3 Thanked 75 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Ben pay's tribute to Ward It always felt in the past whenever we needed a first down there was Hines with the catch and smile. I always got a kick of hearing other teams whine about him because you know they would have loved to had him. Hines will be missed but certainly not forgotten by this fan.

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