Of course it’s been a tough offseason for Santonio Holmes, but seeing this below has to be somewhat of a surprise, and that’s the Steelers are not all that happy with Holmes, and that they will let him walk as a free agent next offseason:
It sounds like this will be the final year for wide receiver Santonio Holmes in Pittsburgh. Ken Liard of ESPN Radio 1250 Pittsburgh is told that Holmes doesn’t believe the Steelers will pay him what he believes he’s worth when it comes time to negotiating a contract extension (his current deal expires after the 2010 season) and that Holmes would rather play in a big market after this season. Couple this with what Steelers Insider Ed Bouchette of the Post Gazette has said, that the organization is “furious” about Santonio’s language and brashness on his Twitter account (twitter.com/santonio10), and it adds up to a near-future parting of the ways between the Black and Gold and their former 1st round pick (2006) and former Super Bowl MVP.
Sure Holmes’ mouth may be too big and gets him in trouble, but the last time I looked around the league, I didn’t see a lot of choir boys playing wide out. Bottom line, Holmes is already a Super Bowl MVP, and has made big plays throughout his career so far, so the Steelers better think twice before they simply let him walk away.
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Mike
April 8, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Trade him now !!
The Tony
April 8, 2010 at 9:43 pm
We have to sign him at all cost. Ward probably only has a year maybe two left and then we have Wallace. I cant imagine the Steelers letting Holmes walk without a backup plan. Maybe we if Dez Bryant drops to us maybe we draft him or trade up to get him. If we draft a reciever within the first two rounds then I can pretty much gaurantee Holmes will be gone.
mark
April 9, 2010 at 10:34 am
BYE! A Super Bowl was won when Burress left and he was replaced by Cedric Wilson. Holmes is gettting to BIG for Pittsburgh? Fine. Wallace replaces Holmes and Im sure someone will pick up the roster spot when the tragic day comes when Ward retires. Honestly guys, I cant worry about a player who thinks he is too big or talented to stay in Pittsburgh. Do I want him back? Only if he wants to be back. The franchise has lost many VERY talented players who made a name in Pittsburgh and went on to big things. But the Steelers have always endured. Lets see what next season brings and lets see if the team shells out to keep our now “underappreciated” WR.