Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers has played a vital role in two Super Bowl championships. As a reward, Ward signed a four-year contract extension with the Steelers that will pay him more than $20 million.
The 33-year-old wide receiver will now be under contract until after the 2013 season. Prior to this extension, Ward was going to be a free agent after the end of the 2009 NFL season.
Even as Ward’s speed has declined, he remains a very good wide receiver. He’s regarded by many as the best blocking wideout in the NFL and he has a knack for coming …read more

5. Hines Ward
Although he says he is 100% sure to play in the Super Bowl, Hines Ward will be playing with a sprained MCL. Will he be able to help the Steelers or will he be a liability out on the field?
4. Kurt Warner
At 96 years of age, Kurt Warner is the oldest human to play in a Super Bowl. When upright, he’s dangerous. Will the Steelers be able to get him on his back?
3. Ben Roethlisberger
In his last Super Bowl, Ben Roethlisberger was horrible. While technically he has a Super Bowl ring, Pittsburgh won despite of his play. Can …read more

Last month, Hines Ward delivered a blow that broke the jaw of Cincinnati Bengals rookie linebacker Keith Rivers. On Sunday, the Bengals will play against Ward and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Not so quietly, some members of the Bengals have been mentioning the possibility of revenge. Ward, who is undoubtedly the most physical wide receiver in the NFL, says he isn’t worried.
And, honestly, he shouldn’t be worried.
If the Bengals could execute on the football field, they’d have more than one win as they enter Week 12 of the season. A couple of Bengals players will likely look to take a cheap shot …read more