After a disappointing Super Bowl loss, but otherwise remarkable season, Steelers veteran wide receiver Hines Ward has vowed to return next year via his facebook page.
On Monday, February 7th, Ward posted on his Fan Page:
“I’m at a total loss for words. I’m honestly emotionally drained. I wanted to win so badly. I left everything out on that field. I’m so disappointed in how we played. I want to apologize to the Steeler Nation for not bringing the 7th one home where it belongs this time. We all know what happened in the game. My mom and others have said that we had a great year if you look at where we started and where we ended up playing in the Super Bowl. I guess so but this game hurts. SORRY we fell short of our goal. But I personally am determined to win it next year. All the more reason for me to come back and do my part.”
Ward was drafted by the Steelers in the 3rd round of the 1998 draft. Ward has stated in past interviews that he has a personal career goal of 1000 receptions. He currently has 954 career receptions, which ties him with Randy Moss for 8th on the NFL all time list. Only 7 players in NFL history have ever broke the 1K reception mark, with Jerry Rice topping the list at 1,549.
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