YoloinOhio Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/04/report-steelers-s-troy-polamalu-has-decided-to-retire/ Not surprising but the game will miss him Edited April 10, 2015 by YoloinOhio
The Wiz Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 I'm sure he's got a few more years left in him... For head and shoulder commercials that is. Was always a gamer.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 One of the greatest players of our generation. I have a co-worker who is close friends with the Polomalus. I will be curious if there is an inside scoop on this.
BillsPride12 Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 He was a gamer no doubt, glad he got to win a Super Bowl. He will be missed
Big C Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 He has definitely not been the same player the past few seasons, so the decision makes sense. One of the best, most aggressive defensemen I've had the pleasure of watching.
UticaBill Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 He is just one of those players that was fun to watch and a maniac on the field. Gave his all every play, but his play took its toll.
BuffaloBill Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 Great player... He will be in Canton for sure...
ganesh Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 He was a game changer....He could fly on the field. Had the pleasure of watching him play @ Heinz field several times. The Steeler Nation will miss him
Mark80 Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 overrated. gave up as much as he took away There always has to be that one guy, doesn't there?
BarleyNY Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 overrated. gave up as much as he took away That's how he ended his career (the last couple seasons or so), but it sure wasn't what his game was about during his peak. He was absolutely a game changer. Even the injury knock is a little hollow. He played recklessly - and fast. That's going to take its toll. I expect him to make it to Canton. Incidentally, I heard that the Steelers were pushing him to retire so they wouldn't have to cut him. That's strictly a PR thing. It does increase the possibility of him un-retiring in a few months, however. That'd probably mean following Lebeau to TEN. He isn't nearly the player he was, but he could certainly find a role on an NFL roster.
dave mcbride Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) overrated. gave up as much as he took away You're wrong. Take a look at his 2005, 2008, and 2010 seasons rater than what he did the last two. Also look at the Steelers' team defensive stats in his prime years. Edited April 10, 2015 by dave mcbride
Canadian Bills Fan Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 Thats going to be one fluffy looking bust CBF
BillsFanM.D. Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 He irritated the crap out of me....because he was a terrific player on a team that I can't stand. Great career!
YoloinOhio Posted April 10, 2015 Author Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) overrated. gave up as much as he took awayThat's inevitable when a player has been as great as Troy his whole career, it is more noticeable when play will drop off at the end. At least he realized it and didn't go sign with another team to keep playing. Imo can't imagine how anyone could think he was overrated for his career. Apparently the Steelers wanted him to retire; they didn't want to cut him if they didn't have to. They carried his cap hit this whole time while he made his decision. Respect. Edited April 10, 2015 by YoloinOhio
EmotionallyUnstable Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 He irritated the crap out of me....because he was a terrific player on a team that I can't stand. Great career! Yep. I hated all the hype he got too. Outstanding player but he bothered me
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