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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by steel1031, Jul 29, 2012.

  1. steel1031

    steel1031 Well-Known Member

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    I was wondering if we have ever let a player go after their rookie contract that ended up being a mistake? I know about holmes but i was glad to see him go. besides I dont think he was anything real special. I really cant remember anyone else, but I am sure i am forgetting someone. I am not saying wallace will be great, but I think if he walks we could regret it. he could latch on another afc team and kill our secondary.
     
  2. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    vrabel, leon searcy,thomas evrett are 3 i wish we would have kept. :cool:
     
  3. Coastal Steeler

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  4. steel1031

    steel1031 Well-Known Member

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    I was thinking about Searcy, I thought we might have kept him for 2 contracts. Forgot about vrabel all together
     
  5. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Vrabel of N.E.? I wasn't even aware we ever had him :lolol: I liked Searcy though.
     
  6. oldschool

    oldschool Well-Known Member

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    Hardy Nickerson.

    Randel El maybe, but I don't think he applies.
     
  7. JD99

    JD99 Well-Known Member

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    Chad Brown is another I think of. Possibly Willie Williams too.
     
  8. Steeltradition83

    Steeltradition83 Well-Known Member

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    Holmes wasn't anything special?? I have to disagree, while I think he made some very dump mistakes off the field. He was clutch when we needed him the most, not to mention he absolutely dominated the Raven defense.
     
  9. steel1031

    steel1031 Well-Known Member

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    I am not saying he sucked. special to me is fitzgerald, the two johnsons and even steve smith. I hope you dont put santonio in that class. I am glad we had him and he helped us win alot of games. I just dont think it will ever be a decision we will regret.
     
  10. diehardsteel

    diehardsteel Well-Known Member

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    Holmes was special (super bowl mvp) but overall not as special as these guys especially when you factor in the off field and locker room issues he brings to a team.
     
  11. troybellringer55

    troybellringer55 Well-Known Member

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    Holmes was indeed a special player, the guy was a beast during the 2008 playoffs. I don't even think we beat the Chargers in the divsional round if it wasn't for Holmes.
     
  12. Steeltradition83

    Steeltradition83 Well-Known Member

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    I know when mike Wallace dropped a pass that hit him right in the hands on fourth down in the Super Bowl I missed Holmes. I'm not saying he was a fitz either but you can tell me he isn't one of the reasons we have 6 trophys. Fortunately we have been blessed with Antonio brown.
     

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