Late Sunday night, wide receiver Santonio Holmes was shocked to be informed by his old team the Pittsburgh Steelers that he had been traded to the New York Jets, and early in the next day, he was stunned with another announcement that he is suspended for the first four regular-season games. Well, at least now he has time to get accustomed his role as a Jets receiver before appearing in his new Jets jersey.
The suspension will delay Holmes’ Jets regular-season debut to Week 5 and the Jets won’t have to pay him anything for the first four weeks. The suspension without pay is taken as punishment for the receiver’s violation against the league’s substance abuse policy. Actually it’s a risky move for the Jets to accept the deal for him with the Steelers as Holmes could be suspended for a whole season if he violates the league’s policy again.
What caused the Jets to be determined to acquire troubled Holmes from the Steelers could simply be the receiver’s talent in football. The 2009 Super Bowl MVP had his best season in 2009 with 79 catches for 1,248 yards and five touchdowns and has had 235 catches for 3,835 yards and 20 touchdowns since being drafted out of Ohio State by the Steelers as a first round pick in 2006.
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Steelers QB Big Ben is fine enough to play this week
His fourth concussion since 2006 kept the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger from playing in his No. 7 NFL jersey against the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday, but it seems not to affect his playing status for this Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders.
Coincidently, three years ago after he sustained the concussion while playing against the Atlanta Falcons in 2006 season, he also played the game against the Raiders without spending much time to take care of his head, and that game became one of the worst games of his career-he threw four interceptions, the Steelers lost to the Raiders at 13-20 and it was one of the Raiders’ only two wins of that season. Fortunately for this season, there is one game to miss after sustaining concussion and before playing against the Raiders, so Roethlisberger can have about two weeks to take care of his concussion.
The Steelers did not practice on Monday, but Roethlisberger still worked out on his own. No problem, according to Coach Mike Tomlin. And it is very likely that the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback will be available to play this Sunday.
It does not sound credible somewhat. Early last week after the overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on No.22, no one knew the quarterback had sustained concussion during the game and was having headaches. It was until Saturday when a team doctor recommended that Roethlisberger no to play that the quarterback was announced not to play last weekend’s game against the Ravens. Surprises and worries caught many people. They just have to worry whether history will repeat while Big Ben plays against the Raiders after suffering his second concussion in less than a year. Hope all have been honest with their words.
Coincidently, three years ago after he sustained the concussion while playing against the Atlanta Falcons in 2006 season, he also played the game against the Raiders without spending much time to take care of his head, and that game became one of the worst games of his career-he threw four interceptions, the Steelers lost to the Raiders at 13-20 and it was one of the Raiders’ only two wins of that season. Fortunately for this season, there is one game to miss after sustaining concussion and before playing against the Raiders, so Roethlisberger can have about two weeks to take care of his concussion.
The Steelers did not practice on Monday, but Roethlisberger still worked out on his own. No problem, according to Coach Mike Tomlin. And it is very likely that the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback will be available to play this Sunday.
It does not sound credible somewhat. Early last week after the overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on No.22, no one knew the quarterback had sustained concussion during the game and was having headaches. It was until Saturday when a team doctor recommended that Roethlisberger no to play that the quarterback was announced not to play last weekend’s game against the Ravens. Surprises and worries caught many people. They just have to worry whether history will repeat while Big Ben plays against the Raiders after suffering his second concussion in less than a year. Hope all have been honest with their words.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Polamalu has not been ready to practice
For those who care the Pittsburgh Steelers and the team’s star safety Troy Polamalu, they may have to continue worrying about the player’s injury on left knee, as he has not been ready to practice yet.
Wearing a heavy brace, Polamalu just watched his teammates practicing Wednesday and did not take part in any drills on his own. 30 minutes before the practice ended, he limped off the field without answering any question. It seemed that he will very likely not be able to wear back his Steelers jersey and play this Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Injuring the knee ligament while tackling the Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson last Sunday, Polamalu would miss more games just a few weeks after he returned from last injury, which he got during the Steelers season opener and caused him to miss four games.
Wearing a heavy brace, Polamalu just watched his teammates practicing Wednesday and did not take part in any drills on his own. 30 minutes before the practice ended, he limped off the field without answering any question. It seemed that he will very likely not be able to wear back his Steelers jersey and play this Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Injuring the knee ligament while tackling the Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson last Sunday, Polamalu would miss more games just a few weeks after he returned from last injury, which he got during the Steelers season opener and caused him to miss four games.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Vikings CB Winfield was listed doubtful against Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers may feel a bit eased when they learned that the Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield was listed doubtful for Sunday’s game. It just made it more possible for them to keep their 100-yard streak.
Winfield was injured last Sunday in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens and did not practice all week. Benny Sapp would likely get the starting job in his place if Winfield cannot play Sunday. But Winfield’s absence, coupled with the bumps and bruises affecting safety Madieu Williams and backup safety Husain Abdullah, will make life much easier for Ben Roethlisberger, the quarterback in Steelers jersey and the Steelers second-ranked passing offense.
Fortunately, starting running back Adrian Peterson, ankles injured, right tackles Phil Loadholt with ankle injury and backup safety Eric Frampton, also ankle injured, are all probable for Sunday game. Punt returner Darius Rey with hamstring injured is also doubtful. And along with Williams and Abdullah, Vikings kick returner and receiver Percy Harvin was questionable with shoulder injury.
Winfield was injured last Sunday in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens and did not practice all week. Benny Sapp would likely get the starting job in his place if Winfield cannot play Sunday. But Winfield’s absence, coupled with the bumps and bruises affecting safety Madieu Williams and backup safety Husain Abdullah, will make life much easier for Ben Roethlisberger, the quarterback in Steelers jersey and the Steelers second-ranked passing offense.
Fortunately, starting running back Adrian Peterson, ankles injured, right tackles Phil Loadholt with ankle injury and backup safety Eric Frampton, also ankle injured, are all probable for Sunday game. Punt returner Darius Rey with hamstring injured is also doubtful. And along with Williams and Abdullah, Vikings kick returner and receiver Percy Harvin was questionable with shoulder injury.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Steelers safety Polamalu not likely to play Sunday
After being limited in practices on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu seemingly will not play against the Lions in Detroit on Sunday.
Since the five-time Pro Bowl player tore the medial collateral ligament in his left knee on Sept. 10 while playing against the Tennessee Titans, he has not played any game by so far during the season. He has neither taken part in full practice since he returned to field on Wednesday. And usually a Steelers player returning from an injury must go through at least one full practice before playing a real game, so it was very unlikely Polamalu could play this Sunday in Detroit. But since he has been able to take limited part in practice, we may see the No. 43 Steelers jersey again in the game against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 18.
Another injured Steelers player, running back Willie Parker, was held out for the practices on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and has been ruled out for this Sunday’s game. Replacement Rashard Mendenhall, who ran 165 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s 38-28 victory over the San Diego Chargers, may start again this Sunday against the Lions.
Since the five-time Pro Bowl player tore the medial collateral ligament in his left knee on Sept. 10 while playing against the Tennessee Titans, he has not played any game by so far during the season. He has neither taken part in full practice since he returned to field on Wednesday. And usually a Steelers player returning from an injury must go through at least one full practice before playing a real game, so it was very unlikely Polamalu could play this Sunday in Detroit. But since he has been able to take limited part in practice, we may see the No. 43 Steelers jersey again in the game against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 18.
Another injured Steelers player, running back Willie Parker, was held out for the practices on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and has been ruled out for this Sunday’s game. Replacement Rashard Mendenhall, who ran 165 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s 38-28 victory over the San Diego Chargers, may start again this Sunday against the Lions.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Steelers QB Roethlisberger was injured during practice
Half an hour before the Pittsburgh Steelers final training camp ended Thursday, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger unfortunately hurt his foot and was carted off at the end of workout with an ice pack on the back of the ankle.
Roethlisberger, known as the “Big Ben”, led the Steelers to a record sixth Super Bowl victory last season and finished last season 3,301 yards on 281-of-469 passing with 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. It was said that offensive tackle Max Starks stepped on the signal-caller's foot, but Roethlisberger was not removed from the field immediately and taken to a hospital. Instead, he was sitting on a cooler before he was carted off. So possibly the injury was no more serious than a sprain and it will not take long before the quarterback wears back his steelers jersey.
The two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback’s injury became the second major mishap of the Steelers’ three-week-old camp after right guard Darnell Stapleton left to undergo a knee surgery. The injury ended abruptly what might have been the best of Roethlisberger’s six NFL training camps and will prevent him from playing in the Steelers’ exhibition game Saturday at Washington.
Roethlisberger, known as the “Big Ben”, led the Steelers to a record sixth Super Bowl victory last season and finished last season 3,301 yards on 281-of-469 passing with 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. It was said that offensive tackle Max Starks stepped on the signal-caller's foot, but Roethlisberger was not removed from the field immediately and taken to a hospital. Instead, he was sitting on a cooler before he was carted off. So possibly the injury was no more serious than a sprain and it will not take long before the quarterback wears back his steelers jersey.
The two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback’s injury became the second major mishap of the Steelers’ three-week-old camp after right guard Darnell Stapleton left to undergo a knee surgery. The injury ended abruptly what might have been the best of Roethlisberger’s six NFL training camps and will prevent him from playing in the Steelers’ exhibition game Saturday at Washington.
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