[And if anyone still insists on believing the Steelers aren’t competitive when it comes to paying their players, Ward answered that as well.] I think they went out of their way, ... This (contract) was far more than what I expected. |
[Wide receiver Hines Ward will not argue the facts: The Steelers' first-team offense is struggling. The unit failed to score a touchdown in four preseason games and failed to convert on more than 80 percent of their third-down attempts. When told that coach Bill Cowher said the team is not where it needs to be, Ward said.] What team is at their peak right now? ... It's just a process. We have to grow and keep on working. |
A day ago, nobody wanted to give us a chance. We came out and we did what we had to do. We knew it would be tough to come into Indianapolis, and they beat us pretty good the last time. This is kind of redemption for us. |
A thousand yards? If that's how you judge me as a football player, then you need to continue judging me. Me not hitting 1,000 yards doesn't mean I'm any less of a receiver. This year, it was all about me ... playing consistent. |
And for me to have my name mentioned among some of the Super Bowl MVPs that played in the Super Bowl, words can't describe it. It's totally a dream come true. |
Are you a little envious? Yeah, I can say that. Everywhere I go, those guys are flashing it every time. It's always motivation. |
As a receiver, you just have to continue blocking to help the running backs out, and when called upon on third down and passing situations, you got to come up big like we did. |
As far as numbers-wise, it’s between my agent and the organization, |
As far as the city and him with cornrows and stuff, they love everybody, |
As players and coaches, we all want to reach our goal. It's up to us to go out there and perform. |
As veteran guys, we understand this is a crucial month for us, |
At this point, mentally, the season's been long for both teams. Physically, we're fine. At this point, everybody's banged up. What motivates us is we're one game away from the Super Bowl. |
At times, he looked kind of rattled, just frustrated with himself because he wanted to play better than he did. |
Ben actually looked to the left and I had a hitch route. It was only about six yards, so when he came back to me, I kind of figured Champ was driving on me and that's not how you want to start the game, with a pick for a touchdown. |
Ben doesn't put up numbers like Peyton Manning, he just wins. |