Hines Ward good to go for week 1 (1 Viewer)

[Wingnut]

Per espn (no link yet)

Even if Hines plays, I see Cedrick Wilson as a decent start week one.

Joe's edit - Updated as he's good to go now according to Cowher.

 

[steelerfan1]

heath might be a good play as well.

 

[zamboni]

This was posted yesterday, but no matter.

Even if Ward suits up, I'm not liking this situation. This could be something that nags him all year, a la Horn last year.

 

[Mik789fl]

As I recall Ward was bothered by a hammy last year as well and many weeks was questionable only to suit up and play. He posted pretty fair numbers. I look for him to play Thursday.

 

[Bristol]

As I recall Ward was bothered by a hammy last year as well and many weeks was questionable only to suit up and play. He posted pretty fair numbers. I look for him to play Thursday.

IMO, Ward is one of the most overrated WR's in the league.

 

[Noahs Troopers]

As I recall Ward was bothered by a hammy last year as well and many weeks was questionable only to suit up and play. He posted pretty fair numbers. I look for him to play Thursday.

IMO, Ward is one of the most overrated WR's in the league.

 

[shadyridr]

As I recall Ward was bothered by a hammy last year as well and many weeks was questionable only to suit up and play. He posted pretty fair numbers. I look for him to play Thursday.

IMO, Ward is one of the most overrated WR's in the league.

Fantasy wise?

 

[TheBradyBunch]

Cowher expects him to practice today, fwiw!:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06246/718745-66.stm

It's the first home game after winning the Super Bowl and Hines is apparently healthy enough to be playing softball. He'll be in the lineup...we're talking about Hines freakin' Ward afterall!

 

[Wingnut]

Cowher expects him to practice today, fwiw!:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06246/718745-66.stm

It's the first home game after winning the Super Bowl and Hines is apparently healthy enough to be playing softball. He'll be in the lineup...we're talking about Hines freakin' Ward afterall!

Id be surprised if he doesnt play

 

[H.K.]

Steelers | Ward practices Sunday

Sun, 3 Sep 2006 22:58:59 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (hamstring) practiced Sunday, Sept. 3. Head coach Bill Cowher said, "Hines got through the whole practice and seemed pretty good at the end. He's good and ready to go."

 

[lloyd christmas]

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[SuperJohn96]

But isn't Charlie Batch the starting QB?

:ew:

 

[NoCheese]

Steelers | Ward practices Sunday

Sun, 3 Sep 2006 22:58:59 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (hamstring) practiced Sunday, Sept. 3. Head coach Bill Cowher said, "Hines got through the whole practice and seemed pretty good at the end. He's good and ready to go."

Wow, is this GOOD news. He'll be limited by Batch for the 1st 2 weeks, but I think he'll pick up where he left off starting in Week 3

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

Steelers | Ward practices Sunday

Sun, 3 Sep 2006 22:58:59 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (hamstring) practiced Sunday, Sept. 3. Head coach Bill Cowher said, "Hines got through the whole practice and seemed pretty good at the end. He's good and ready to go."

Wow, is this GOOD news. He'll be limited by Batch for the 1st 2 weeks, but I think he'll pick up where he left off starting in Week 3

Any chance with Batch in that Ward actually does better than might have been expected, at least target-wise?

 

[HoTnickZ]

Steelers | Ward practices Sunday

Sun, 3 Sep 2006 22:58:59 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (hamstring) practiced Sunday, Sept. 3. Head coach Bill Cowher said, "Hines got through the whole practice and seemed pretty good at the end. He's good and ready to go."

Wow, is this GOOD news. He'll be limited by Batch for the 1st 2 weeks, but I think he'll pick up where he left off starting in Week 3

Any chance with Batch in that Ward actually does better than might have been expected, at least target-wise?

I could honestly see this happening, but at the same time shopping him after he gets a 2 TD week might not be such a bad idea either.

 

[foxman]

But isn't Charlie Batch the starting QB?:ew:

I am considering letting him ride the pine, but I do have a decent alternative.That said, he'll likley go nuts with Batch in there and finish with a couple hundred yards and 2 receiving TD's and 1 passing.